Careers at Cinteot

Position Summary:

The Information System Security Officer (ISSO) provides senior-level cybersecurity engineering and compliance support to the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Internet Enterprise (IE) under the CTAS Task Order. This role is responsible for ensuring mission systems achieve and sustain Authorization to Operate (ATO) through implementation of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and transition from legacy DIACAP requirements. The ISSO – Level 3 acts as both a technical and compliance leader, bridging vulnerability management, STIG/SRG application, and documentation development to create complete and accurate accreditation packages. This position serves as a senior-level resource, providing mentorship to mid-level and junior ISSOs, while interfacing with Government stakeholders, Information System Security Managers (ISSMs), and Authorizing Officials (AOs).

Key Responsibilities:

The ISSO is expected to perform duties that span both hands-on technical tasks and high-level compliance oversight. Core responsibilities include:

• Leading the development, maintenance, and validation of RMF and A&A artifacts, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), configuration management records, and testing documentation.
• Implementing and validating compliance with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirements Guides (SRGs) to maintain technical baselines across supported systems.
• Managing and analyzing results from vulnerability scanning and compliance tools such as ACAS, HBSS, and CMRS, and ensuring timely remediation of findings in accordance with IAVM directives.
• Preparing and submitting comprehensive accreditation packages in eMASS, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of submissions to meet contract and PWS requirements.
• Conducting and documenting Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) activities, ensuring objective assessment of control implementation and risk posture.
• Supporting and preparing for Command Cyber Readiness Inspections (CCRI), Security Assessment Visits (SAV), and Cooperative Vulnerability Penetration Assessments (CVPA) by creating corrective action plans, briefing results, and tracking closure of findings.
• Providing mentorship and guidance to junior ISSOs, ensuring proper interpretation of DoD cybersecurity policy and consistent application of standards across the team.
• Contributing to recurring deliverables such as Policy Compliance Reports, Risk Assessment Reports, and Directorate-level cybersecurity briefings, ensuring all outputs meet QASP Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs).

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.
• Must hold and maintain an appropriate DoD 8140.03 / 8570.01-M certification baseline for this labor category (e.g., Security+, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent as required).
• At least 7 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, RMF/DIACAP accreditation, and compliance documentation in DoD environments.
• Expertise in the application of DISA STIGs/SRGs, ACAS/HBSS vulnerability analysis, and eMASS package preparation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience producing accreditation documentation and presenting risk findings to senior stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity or related discipline.
• Experience supporting DISA programs and preparing for CCRI inspections.
• Advanced certifications such as CISSP-ISSAP or CISM.

Clearance Requirement:

Active Top Secret

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Cribl Engineer to serve as the principal technical authority for observability pipelines built on Cribl Stream and Cribl Edge. This role is designed for a senior technologist with deep expertise in log/telemetry routing, large-scale data engineering, and enterprise-grade observability architectures. You will shape pipeline strategy, design complex routing and transformation logic, drive platform reliability, mentor senior engineers, and serve as the top technical escalation point for Cribl-related challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead architecture and design for Cribl Stream/Edge across multiple enclaves and data domains.
• Build high throughput pipelines (multiTB/day) with advanced routing, filtering, enrichment, and replay workflows.
• Optimize system performance, worker topology, CPU/memory distribution, queues, and transport mechanisms.
• Engineer secure data flows with masking, tokenization, RBAC, PKI/TLS, and other governance controls.
• Integrate pipelines with SIEM/analytics ecosystems (Splunk, Elastic, SaaS telemetry platforms, cloud services).
• Develop HA/DR patterns, reliability frameworks, fleet health metrics, and failure mode response processes.
• Maintain reusable Cribl packs, shared patterns, runbooks, and operational standards.
• Serve as the senior escalation point for Cribl issues; interface with vendor engineering as required.
• Mentor engineers, conduct design reviews, drive engineering excellence, and enforce architectural standards.
• Support cross functional teams (security, cloud, analytics, infrastructure) on logging and telemetry strategy.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in logging, observability, or SIEM engineering.
• 5+ years architecting enterprise scale log/telemetry pipelines.
• 3+ years hands-on with Cribl Stream and Cribl Edge in production environments.
• Demonstrated success operating and scaling pipelines at 5–10+ TB/day.
• Expert-level experience with Splunk forwarding/ingestion, source type management, and indexing practices.
• Strong Linux fundamentals; scripting expertise (Python/Bash); Git; automation (Ansible/Terraform).
• Strong understanding of transport protocols (HTTP, TCP, TLS/MTLS), Kafka, S3/object storage.
• Experience designing secure data flows, including encryption, RBAC, secrets management, and compliance controls.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor senior engineers and lead technical decision making.
• Certified Cribl Certified Engineer (CCOE) or equivalent Cribl product expertise.
• Must possess the following DoD 8570.01-M certifications or be willing to obtain within 30 days of hire:
• Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II certification (currently Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, GICSP, or CND).
• IAT Level III certification requirements (currently CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, or GCIH).
• Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) - Infrastructure Support (IS) certification requirements (currently CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND).
• Must possess a TS/SCI with Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise creating and maintaining Cribl Packs and reusable pipelines.
• Experience with cloud telemetry (AWS, Azure, hybrid) and cross-domain data movement patterns.
• Familiarity with NIST / CIS control frameworks and secure engineering practices.
• Experience building observability frameworks for large distributed systems.
• Vendor engagement experience (Cribl PS, product teams, troubleshooting escalations).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.

Company Culture:

At Cinteot, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued. We prioritize innovation and continuous improvement, encouraging our employees to share ideas and drive change. Join us to be part of a culture that promotes growth, diversity, and excellence.

E4/E3 Software Engineer

Work Location: Herndon, VA

• • TS/SCI with adjudicated CI Poly required prior to start
  • Must have a customer approved security certification:
  • Security+, SSCP, CISSP, or CASP
  • Familiar with one or more of the following object-oriented software languages:
  • C#, Java, C++

Job Summary:

Cinteot is seeking a skilled DevOps Systems Engineer to join our dynamic Information Technology team in Herndon, VA. This role is integral to our Data Centric-Multi-Level Secure® (DC-MLS®) Enterprise team, focusing on the deployment and support of high-performance computing programs and other critical contracts. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in Unix/Linux systems and a passion for automation and continuous integration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy and manage DevOps processes and tools to enhance system performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement automation strategies.
• Utilize scripting languages for configuration management and automation tasks.
• Ensure the security and integrity of systems through compliance with best practices.
• Maintain documentation for system configurations and processes.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in Linux, scripting/software development, and configuration management.
• Proficiency in Python, Perl, Korn, Bourne/Bash, Ansible, and other shell scripting.
• Experience with revision control software (CVS, SVN, Git, GitLab, GitLab CI).
• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop DevOps deployment automation processes.
• Security+ Certification is required.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) plan with company contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement for professional development.
• Generous paid time off policy, including your birthday!

Company Culture:

At Cinteot, we foster an inclusive environment that values diversity and encourages professional growth. We believe in empowering our employees to take initiative and innovate in their roles. Join us in making a difference!

Cinteot is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

MuleSoft Developer

Cinteot is seeking an experienced MuleSoft Developer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is in Herndon, VA. The qualified applicant will become part of Cinteot's Department of State (DOS) Consular Systems Modernization (CSM) Program, for the Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT). This initiative is intended to modernize and consolidate the operational environment under a common technology framework to better support the services provided to CA’s customers.

Roles and Responsibilities:

· Use your technical proficiency with MuleSoft to design and develop business functionalities using inbuilt CRM/CX technologies and functionalities.

· Understand Business Requirements, perform impact analysis and assess technical challenges/feasibility in achieving required business outcome.

· Work with stakeholders to design, develop, document, and implement solutions on the MuleSoft platform and API development standards.

· Identify ongoing risks and pain points throughout the project, develop and implement mitigation measures.

· Work with system architects and support team members to address security and compliance (e.g. section 508, FISMA) requirements related to the setup of MuleSoft and Salesforce platform sandbox and development environments.

Basic Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, CIS, BIT, Engineering, or related field and 5 (five) years’ experience.

· At least 4 years’ direct experience in software development lifecycle.

· At least 3 years of experience in development of enterprise-level MuleSoft projects throughout implementation lifecycles with demonstrable success.

· 2-4 years of hands-on experience with MuleSoft Anypoint Platform.

· At least 3 years of experience with API lifecycles in all stages.

· Experience with designing, development and implementing workflows.

· Experience and understanding business requirements, working with stakeholders, and implementing complex integrations.

· Hands-on experience with implementing certificate-based security for Mule applications.

· Experience in Agile environments and methodologies.

· Must have an Active Secret (or higher) clearance. Interim clearances are acceptable.

· Certified MuleSoft Developer Level I or II.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience developing/deploying applications written in open languages and integration with Salesforce platform.

· Knowledge of, or previous experience designing enterprise secure services using REST based APIs including SOAP based APIs.

Software Engineer

Work Location: Herndon, VA

• TS/SCI with adjudicated CI Poly required prior to start
• Familiar with one or more of the following object-oriented software languages: C#, Java, C++
• Prefer experience with SQL, REACT, and/or Agile methodologies
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent Certification or ability to obtain one

Job Summary:

Cinteot in Herndon, VA is seeking a Full Time Software Test Engineer. In this role, you will collaborate with a team of 3 - 5 other developers to develop mission-critical software used around the world and engineer solutions to solve complex customer needs. The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of software development, software design practices, and database structures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and execute test plans and test cases for software applications.
• Identify, document, and track software defects and issues.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist in the development of automated testing solutions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in science and technology related disciplines such as Mathematics, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Cyber Security or related discipline.
• Must be a US Citizen; this position will require obtaining a government security clearance.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of basic software practices such as object-oriented programming, coding standards, unit testing, relational databases, and system administration.
• Familiarity with Agile Development Process is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits:

• Complete Insurance Coverage
• Blue Cross Medical, Delta Dental, Vision, Life
• 401k with Company Contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off (including your birthday!)

Company Culture:

At Cinteot, we prioritize our employees by providing diverse career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We emphasize empowering our employees by fostering innovation and integrity while exemplifying corporate responsibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Cinteot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER

REQUIREMENTS:

-Active TOP SECRET/SCI
-Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science
-10 years’ demonstrated experience in design, development, fielding, and sustainment of Java based web applications.
-Experience in development of HTML, JavaScript, CSS, SQL, Perl, graphics creation with Photoshop, Illustrator (Adobe Creative Suite), multimedia creating with Flash, action Script (Macromedia Studio)
-Exposure and/or experience with some or all of the following: ASP, PHP, React, NIFI, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, JavaServer pages and JAVA, XML, PHP Oracle, MS SQLServer, ColdFusion Server, CFML, CFScript IIS, Sencha Software tool, Python and Windows Server 2016R@ or higher.
-Experience in writing and reviewing SOP’s, process documents, CONOPS, and other technical documents
-Experience in multi-tiered architectures (Web, API, database tiers); Windows and Unix systems; IIS Web Servers; Multi-component, multi-tiered Systems integration; Understanding of load balancer’s; understanding of networking with multi-tiered architectures

CERTIFICATIONS:

-DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level III certification and compliance upon hire
-Baseline Certifications – CCNP Security, CISSP or equivalent

JOB DUTIES:

-Designs or implements complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards
-Perform quality control on team products
-Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interface
-Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met. Implement recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
-Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance
-Analyze and troubleshoot extremely complex software problems and provide solutions using the latest technologies
-Develop, integrate, test, maintain, and support high-performance, innovative software and web-based applications

Salesforce Developer – Mid

Cinteot is seeking a Salesforce Developer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is located in Herndon, VA. The qualified applicant will become part of Cinteot's Department of State (DOS) Consular Systems Modernization (CSM) Program, for the Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT). This initiative will modernize and consolidate the operational environment under a common technology framework in order to better support the services provided to CA’s customers.

Roles and Responsibilities:

· Perform app development, prototyping, testing and demonstrating capabilities to users.

· Perform code merges, resolve conflicts, deploy repositories to sandboxes and test environments, as well as assist deployments to higher environments and production.

· Build custom applications using declarative customization capabilities, e.g. flows and using App Builder.

· Design and provide solution recommendations and roadmaps for service modernizations using Salesforce Platform, both out-of-box capabilities and customized solutions.

· Work closely with Delivery Managers, Solution Architects, and directly with customers to architect Salesforce solutions to meet business requirements.

· Use your technical proficiency with the Salesforce platform to design and develop business functionalities using inbuilt CRM/CX technologies and functionalities.

· Map Salesforce capabilities, features and best practices against business and technical requirements by performing fit-gap analysis against Salesforce cloud, service, community, available tools available within AppExchange and Salesforce Platform.

· Document, maintain, and govern Salesforce solutions, both out-of-box capabilities and customized, to meet business requirements for service modernizations across their respective lifecycles. Work with systems architects and support team members to address security and compliance (e.g. section 508, FISMA) requirements related to the setup of Salesforce platform sandbox and development environments.

· Work on design and development of interfaces APIs and integrations from Salesforce to external systems.

· Ensure that the system accurately meets the defined expectations of the business, ensuring that proper testing is implemented, and performance and security requirements are closely monitored by working with development teams.

Basic Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years’ of experience or Master’s Degree and 3 years’ of experience.

· At least 3 years’ direct experience in Agile software development lifecycle.

· At least 2 years of experience in development of enterprise-level Salesforce projects throughout implementation of lifecycles with demonstrable success.

· Fluent in performing code merges of Salesforce git repositories, including conflict resolution.

· Experienced in deploying repositories to sandboxes and test environments.

· Experience in writing Visualforce, Apex classes/controllers, triggers, SOQL and SOSL.

· Proficiency in related tools (Data Loader, Workbench, Salesforce Platform IDE, and integrations of third-party tools with Salesforce).

· Experience designing, building, and implementing custom applications using the declarative customization capabilities of the Salesforce Platform

· Active Secret (or higher) clearance. Interim clearance acceptable.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Certified Force.com/Salesforce Platform Advanced Developer (DEV 501).

· Certified Salesforce Platform Developer I or equivalent experience.

· Experience developing/deploying applications written in open languages on Heroku and integration with Salesforce platform.

Job Summary:

As a Forescout Cyber Security Engineer at Cinteot, you will play a critical role in safeguarding our information technology infrastructure. Your expertise will be essential in managing cybersecurity controls and enhancing our detection capabilities within a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop relationships quickly and easily with other teams, communicating the complexities of security with a wide variety of audiences, including senior management.
• Manage infrastructure and cybersecurity controls, including enhanced detection and vulnerability capabilities and improved event correlation in large enterprises.
• Contribute to risk and vulnerability assessments in network, system, and application areas, leveraging big data analytics to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience performing systems administration for Windows or Linux, including troubleshooting, installation, configuration, and security upgrades.
• Experience architecting and designing IP networks, with the ability to develop and document network topologies.
• Knowledge of multi-domain architectures, including data center, WAN, and LAN in virtualized environments.
• TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a counterintelligence (CI) polygraph.
• Associate’s degree with 5+ years of experience, Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years, or Master’s degree with 1+ year of experience supporting IT projects. Experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification, including Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, GICSP, or CND Certification.
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification (CSSP-IS) prior to the start date.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with deployment or daily maintenance of Forescout CounterACT appliances.
• Knowledge of federal information security policies, standards, and risk management processes for enterprise systems.
• Ability to install and deploy Forescout in customer environments.
• Ability to integrate Cybersecurity data using enterprise or custom data aggregation and analysis tools, including Splunk.
• Ability to provide support in a Tier II IT operations and maintenance role.
• Self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Company Culture:

At Cinteot, we foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. We believe in empowering our employees to grow both personally and professionally in a supportive environment.