Cybersecurity System and Software Engineer

Company Description
Cybermonic specializes in providing AI-driven solutions for advanced cyber threat hunting. Using cutting-edge technology, Cybermonic’s AI agents help organizations analyze cyber data, investigate alerts, hunt for threats, and uncover vulnerabilities in existing defenses. With seamless API integrations, these tools enable immediate threat detection without being reliant on the size or expertise of a security operations team.

Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role for a Cybersecurity Systems Engineer, based in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area. The engineer will design, implement, and maintain secure systems, ensuring robust application, network, and information security frameworks.

Qualifications

• Python Software Engineering: Minimum of 5 years of experience architecting and writing production-ready Python software.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Proven ability to build and deploy applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Security Clearance Eligible: Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
• Self-Directed Learner: A high degree of autonomy and the ability to rapidly master new technologies or frameworks without formal training.
• Communication & Project Management: Strong ability to manage project timelines and communicate technical milestones to both internal team members and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• DARPA Background: Prior experience working on DARPA programs or similar high-intensity R&D government initiatives.
• Cybersecurity Operations: Hands-on experience with operational cybersecurity, including threat detection, incident response, or network defense.
• DoD Systems Expertise: Familiarity with DoD Information Systems, including knowledge of RMF (Risk Management Framework) or navigating Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.
• Mission Experience: Practical experience deploying software into operational DoD environments or tactical edge networks.