Job Title:
Security Engineer
(Contingent Upon Award)
Hiring Company:
Diligent Consulting Inc.
Client:
Government Publishing Office (GPO)
Location:
Washington, D.C. (Hybrid/On-site)
Remote:
Must reside within commuting distance of GPO HQ in Washington, D.C. for required monthly and ad hoc in-person meetings
Clearance:
Public Trust or ability to obtain (higher clearance may be required)
Estimated Period of Performance:
September 1, 2025 – September 30, 2029
Overview:
This position is contingent upon contract award.Diligent Consulting Inc. is seeking a skilled Security Engineer to support the Government Publishing Office (GPO) under the SecDevOps Program, a federal cybersecurity modernization effort. This program enhances GPO’s enterprise security posture through the implementation of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), secure DevOps practices, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.As a Security Engineer, you will be responsible for implementing and managing key security technologies and controls aligned with both Zero Trust enforcement and Risk Management Framework (RMF) objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deploy, configure, and manage Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, and Zscaler.
- Implement and enforce Conditional Access policies to support identity- and device-based trust enforcement.
- Design and manage technical security control implementations that support RMF compliance.
- Document control implementations and test results for audits, assessments, and compliance tracking.
- Collaborate with other security engineers, compliance analysts, and system administrators to ensure integrated, mission-aligned solutions.
- Support incident response teams with security tool insights and enhancements when needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
- Experience:
- 10 years of related technical experience in cybersecurity engineering, enterprise security architecture, or security operations.
- Certifications (Preferred):
- Microsoft SC-200, CompTIA Security+, or CISSP
- Other Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Security Clearance (or higher, as required).
- Reside within commuting distance of Washington, D.C. for required on-site activities.
Why Join Diligent?
Diligent Consulting Inc. is a veteran-owned, mission-focused IT and cybersecurity services provider. Supporting the GPO’s SecDevOps initiative means helping modernize and protect federal digital infrastructure. You'll join a collaborative team of experts working to implement secure, cutting-edge solutions that enable government transparency and resilience.
