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Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

ITC Defense
Posted onFeb 1, 2026
LocationCharleston, South Carolina, United States (Hybrid)
Employment typeFull-time
Location: Charleston, SC

Position: Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (hybrid)

Overview: ITC Defense is seeking to hire a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer in support of U.S. Navy /Air Force CYP (Child Youth Programs) CCTV Lifecycle Support Service program.

Responsibilities:
  • Design, implement, and maintain cybersecurity architectures and security controls across networks, systems, and applications
  • Apply security best practices aligned with NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, and Zero Trust frameworks
  • Evaluate, integrate, and manage security tools such as SIEM, SOAR, EDR, IDS/IPS, DLP, and IAM
  • Lead or support threat detection, incident response, forensic analysis, and remediation activities
  • Conduct threat modeling, security design reviews, and root cause analysis
  • Perform security assessments, risk analysis, and vulnerability management, including remediation tracking
  • Coordinate penetration testing activities and report on security metrics and overall risk posture
  • Support compliance, audit, and ATO efforts (e.g., NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, CMMC, FedRAMP)
  • Develop and maintain security documentation, policies, procedures, and incident response playbooks
  • Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders across government and contractor teams
  • Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, or related technical field
  • Minimum of ten (10) years of demonstrated experience preparing, implementing, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity policies and standards.
  • DoD 8570.1M–compliant certification at one or more of the following levels:
    • Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I
    • Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I
    • Information Assurance System Architect and Engineer (IASAE) Level I
  • Experience supporting DoD RMF A&A/ATO activities, including control implementation, documentation, ongoing compliance, and POA&M management
  • Proven experience with vulnerability assessment, risk analysis, remediation tracking, and cybersecurity incident response
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with NIST, CMMC, Zero Trust, and cloud security frameworks (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Hands-on expertise with security tools (SIEM, SOAR, EDR, IDS/IPS, DLP, IAM) and vulnerability management.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills to assess risks and develop solutions.
Why work at ITC Defense:
  • Employer Supplemented Health Insurance
  • Employer Paid Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
  • 3% Biweekly 401(k) Contribution
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
  • Competitive Salaries with Performance Incentives
  • A positive working environment with supportive teammates and leadership
ITC Defense Corp. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or protected veteran status. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Employment with ITC is at-will. For further information on our equal opportunity protections as part of the employment process, please see http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf and http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

ACCESSIBILITY- Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and that, if requested, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation for purposes of participating in the application/selection process with ITC. Please refer to our website www.itcdefense.com/careers for further information on all our EEO/VEVRAA policies.

Thank you for your interest in ITC Defense!

ITC Defense Corp. is a dynamic, technology-based HUBZone small business providing systems engineering, software development, IT, cybersecurity, supply chain management, and logistics solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and global defense market.

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