NV5 Geospatial (NV5G) is actively recruiting qualified and cleared Geospatial Cyber Security Engineer s to support national security client sites in the Northern Virginia and St. Louis, MO areas. Candidates will support critical DoW and Intel missions and programs. You will focus on cybersecurity engineering, risk management, and compliance across cloud and on-prem systems, supporting system authorization, vulnerability management, and secure operations in classified environments. A Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility or an active TS/SCI are required conditions of employment.
Work Environment:
• Location: St. Louis, MO Area (St. Louis, MO and/or St. Charles, MO)
• Travel up to 15% of the time
• Applying RMF processes to support system Assessment & Authorization (A&A), including control selection, implementation, assessment, and continuous monitoring
• Developing, reviewing, and maintain security documentation such as SSPs, POA&Ms, SARs, and ATO artifacts in tools such as XACTA or eMASS
• Conducting vulnerability assessments and compliance scans (e.g., ACAS) and tracking remediation of findings and IAVM requirements
• Implementing and validating security controls aligned with NIST 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and related DOD guidance
• Supporting system hardening, patching, and configuration management in compliance with STIGs for Linux, Windows, and network devices
• Monitoring systems for security events and supporting incident response and risk mitigation activities
• Assessing security impacts of system changes and supporting configuration control boards (CCBs)
• Collaborating with systems engineers, administrators, and DevSecOps teams to integrate security throughput the system lifecycle
• Providing cybersecurity risk input to program leadership, Authorizing Officials (AOs) and stakeholders
Required Qualifications:
• US citizenship with Active or Current (within two years of active) Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, DevOps, or related technical field
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher certification (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CISSP)
• Experience with RM, A&A, POA&M, and ATO documentation (XACTA/eMASS)
• Hands-on vulnerability scanning and compliance tracking (ACAS, IAVM)
• Experience securing Linux and Windows systems, STIGs, patching, and system hardening
• Knowledge of NIST 800-series publications and incident response processes
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaborative skills
Preferred Qualifications:
• Scripting or development experience (Python, Java, React)
• DevSecOps tools and pipeline experience
• Experience with Linux (RedHat/CentOS), database, web apps, or big data platforms
• Familiarity with Agile environments and tools (Jira, Confluence)
• Experience with NIST SP 800-171 and Systems Security Engineering (SSE)
Clearance Requirement:
• Active/Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.
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NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.
• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid Life & AD&D
• Company paid Disability
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
NV5 delivers technology-enabled engineering, consulting, and geospatial solutions that help clients plan, design, and optimize infrastructure, buildings, utilities, and environmental systems. We bring together technical expertise, data, and innovative thinking to create resilient, high-performance assets. As part of TiC Solutions, alongside Acuren, we share a purpose: to shape and strengthen the physical world.
Our work starts with our people. We invest in their growth and never compromise on safety. We work as one team across disciplines and geographies, bringing diverse perspectives and a shared purpose to complex challenges.
At NV5, we take pride in high-quality work that creates lasting value for our clients. We challenge the status quo, continuously improve, and turn insight into smarter designs, plans, and solutions. Join us to contribute your expertise and collaborate with our teams to help shape the infrastructure and systems the world relies on.