Cybersecurity Engineer
US$118,000 – US$138,000 / yr base salary
Posted 29 Sep 2026
Advertised as “1756 - Cybersecurity Engineer”
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- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Contract
- Full-time
- Visa sponsorship
- Offered
| Base salary | US$118,000 – US$138,000 / yr |
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CertificationsSecurity+
Field of studyCybersecurity Engineering (or related)
Study levelAssociate degree
CertificationsCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Sigma Defense is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team in Rome, NY.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Requirements
- 5+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience to support the implementation, assessment, and automation of cybersecurity controls across information systems and Microsoft Azure cloud environments.
- This position will work closely with a Senior ISSE and other engineering personnel to implement cybersecurity requirements, perform vulnerability assessments, support Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, and improve the automation of security and compliance processes.
- The ideal candidate has a foundation in cybersecurity engineering and DoD security requirements and is looking to expand hands-on experience with ACAS, Zero Trust, Microsoft Azure security, Azure Policy, Xacta, infrastructure automation, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
Mandatory Certifications:
- CompTIA Security+ is required.
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is preferred.
Computer Programs/Software:
- Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)
- Xacta
Personnel Clearance Level:
- Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active TS/SCI security clearance.
- Clearance may be sponsored for the right candidate.
Education Requirements:
- Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Cybersecurity Engineering or related field of study.
Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive):
- Work alongside senior cybersecurity engineers to implement and maintain security controls throughout the system lifecycle.
- Support cybersecurity requirements in accordance with the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF).
- Assist with implementation of Zero Trust security principles across systems, applications, cloud infrastructure, and supporting technologies.