Security Engineer
Employment Type: Full-time, W2 position with Cogent People Inc. This is a direct hire position with full benefits.
Location: Hybrid Columbia MD 3 times a week OR Remote (as applicable to role)
Work Authorization Requirements
To comply with government contracting requirements, candidates must meet all of the following:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or valid EAD holder
- Must have lived in the United States for at least 3 of the past 5 years
- Must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Sponsorship (H-1B) is not available for this position (now or in the future).
Candidates who do not meet these requirements will not be considered.
Clearance Requirement
Public Trust required or ability to obtain, depending on assignment.
About Cogent People Inc.
Cogent People Inc. is a government consulting and technology services firm supporting mission-critical federal and commercial programs. We deliver secure, scalable, and modern digital solutions across complex IT environments.
Our teams thrive at the intersection of engineering excellence and mission impact, building systems that matter.
Job Overview
Cogent People Inc. is seeking a Security Engineer to implement and validate security controls across applications and environments in support of CMS and federal security requirements.
This role is responsible for supporting secure system configurations, vulnerability management, and compliance activities aligned with FISMA, FedRAMP, and CMS standards. The Security Engineer works closely with the ISSO and other security stakeholders to ensure continuous monitoring and compliance readiness.
The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on security engineering experience in enterprise or regulated environments, with familiarity in DevSecOps practices and federal security frameworks.
This position may be contingent upon contract award.