Cyber Security Consultant III at Edgesource%20corporation

COMPANY OVERVIEW For over 25 years, Edgesource Corporation has served as an innovative technology service provider for the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of State (DOS), the U.S. Intelligence Community, Law Enforcement, and other federal, state, and commercial clients locally, nationally, and abroad. From providing boutique technical solutions in support of the DOD Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS) mission set to addressing the most critical Cybersecurity threats facing our nation as a prime contractor with the DHS Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), a career at Edgesource is an opportunity to do meaningful, interesting, and impactful work. POSITION OVERVIEW The Cyber Security Consultant supports the security aspects of DevSecOps implementations by ensuring that systems, pipelines, and applications meet required security and compliance standards. This role works closely with DevSecOps engineers, developers, and security stakeholders to integrate and validate security controls across the development lifecycle. The Cyber Security Consultant focuses on implementing and maintaining security tools, conducting vulnerability assessments, and supporting compliance activities within cloud and on-premise environments. They help identify risks, recommend mitigations, and ensure security practices are consistently applied across systems and pipelines. This role contributes to maintaining a strong security posture by supporting continuous monitoring, assessment, and improvement of security controls in alignment with program and customer requirements. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Demonstrated experience supporting cybersecurity engineering activities within a program or enterprise environment. - Must be able to obtain and maintain a favorable contractor fitness determination - Experience working with security tools and practices in cloud and/or DevSecOps environments. - Ability to support vulnerability scanning, risk identification, and mitigation efforts. - Experience supporting compliance with security frameworks (e.g., NIST, RMF, FedRAMP, or similar). - Minimum 7–10 years of experience in Information Technology with a focus on cybersecurity. - Experience integrating security tools into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., SAST, DAST, container scanning). - Ability to assess security risks and support implementation of mitigation strategies. - Experience supporting audit, compliance, and accreditation activities. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills related to security issues. - Ability to collaborate with DevSecOps and engineering teams to ensure secure system design and operation. - Strong written and verbal communication skills, including documenting findings and recommendations. - Demonstrated ability to stay current with evolving cybersecurity threats and best practices. - High professional discretion and ability to operate in sensitive, high-security environments. WORKING AT EDGESOURCE As an ISO 9001:2015 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised small business, Edgesource specializes in providing a variety of technical solutions to include software development, database services, enterprise networking, data center virtualization, and management support. We are always seeking top-talent to join our team in helping to address the most critical technical challenges facing our nation. At Edgesource, we understand that our employees are our greatest asset, and as such we offer a wide array of benefits to support the well-being of our staff to include: - Flexible PTO Policy + 11 Paid Holidays - Flexible Work Schedules (Remote / Hybrid) - Medical / Dental / Vision / Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - 401k Plan with Match - Tuition & Professional Development Support - Commuter Benefits - Bonus & Employee Referral Programs - Career Growth Opportunities DISCLAIMER All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Edgesource is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact our Recruiting Department by email at [Upgrade to PRO to see contact] or by phone at (703) 837-0550