CyberSecurity Engineer SME

The Marlin Alliance, Inc. is seeking dedicated and experienced Cybersecurity Engineer SME to join our team. This role resides within the Data pillar and involves designing and automating security pipelines to enhance software security posture within a DevSecOps framework. Responsibilities include automating vulnerability scans, implementing mitigations, and managing automated Docker container builds. The role may require the development of multi-enclave security pipelines, contingent on binary modification levels accepted by RAISE+. A Secret Clearance is required for this role.

Established in 2002, The Marlin Alliance is seeking to hire highly skilled individuals to support mission critical projects within the Navy. We are looking for motivated individuals to lead and support digital transformation, data science and analytics, and automation projects for variety of Navy clients. Individuals must be able to function in a fast-paced work environment and able to adapt quickly to rapidly changing requirements and technologies. Using your comprehensive knowledge of various technologies, you will design, develop, and implement solutions to support Navy mission owners in their digital transformation journey.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure zero critical and high vulnerabilities across production and development environments.
• Manage and document Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms) for medium-level findings.
• Maintain continuous burndown of medium-level vulnerabilities.
• Develop and implement mitigations in compliance with ISSM-approved timelines based on vulnerability severity.
• Enhance security automation processes for streamlined vulnerability remediation.
• Work closely with cybersecurity and development teams to improve security best practices within DevSecOps pipelines.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 10 + years relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience with Tekton for CI/CD automation.
• Proficiency in Docker containerization and security hardening.
• Strong understanding of security vulnerability management within a DevSecOps pipeline.
• Familiarity with secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) principles.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• DoD Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) qualification desired; must meet or be capable of satisfying DoD 8140 requirements.
• Experience with Kubernetes, container security scanning tools, and infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.
• Familiarity with AI/ML-driven security automation and anomaly detection.

Education and Certification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related discipline).
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Security+, CISSP, CEH, CISM) are a plus.

Citizenship and Clearance requirement:

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• TS eligible; active TS-SCI security clearance desired.

Location: On site; San Diego, CA; NAVWAR

Work Environment and Mental/Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions, absent undue hardships.

• This is a fully remote position. Candidates must have reliable internet access and a suitable workspace for virtual collaboration.
• Must be able to perform work in a stationary position at a minimum of 50% of the time.
• Must have the ability to operate computer and other office productivity machinery consistently during work hours.
• Must have the ability to communicate, exchange and review information and ideas in an in-person or virtual setting through the use of online tools and available communication mediums.
• While this is primarily a remote role, occasional travel or in-person meetings may be required
• Occasional movement or traversing of ones environment may be required.
• Constant use of mental alertness.
• Frequent work under deadlines.

The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position as deemed necessary

Job Classification:
Associate II
$150,000 - $180,000

Disclaimer:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.