Cyber Automation Engineer (VA, Alexandria)

RiVidium is seeking a Cyber Automation Engineer to support our planned MODES III team supporting Military Community and Family Policy (MC&FP). This role supports IT, Cybersecurity, and Data Operations ? Core Operations and helps deliver mission-focused outcomes for service members, families, and related stakeholders. Directly responsible for PWS C.5.3.2 cybersecurity compliance; maintains privileged security oversight, manages RMF control validation, eMASS updates, ATO renewals, vulnerability remediation, and continuous monitoring in support of 24/7 operational posture. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and support automation that improves cybersecurity operations, efficiency, and reporting.
• Help streamline repetitive tasks, data handling, and operational workflows through secure automation.
• Coordinate with analysts and engineers to identify automation opportunities and integrate solutions.
• Maintain documentation and support continuous improvement of automation capabilities.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor?s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• Relevant experience aligned to the role and labor category; openings may be filled at Mid (5-8 yrs), Senior (10-15 yrs).
• Ability to satisfy applicable Government personnel security requirements for the assigned role. For IT and cybersecurity workforce positions, applicable DoD 8140 training and certification requirements will apply upon award.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills in a mission-focused delivery environment.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity operations, engineering, compliance, or analysis activities relevant to the role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting AWS GovCloud, secure cloud operations, or mission-critical enterprise systems.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery, change control, and evidence-based reporting in Federal or DoD environments.
• Experience working in environments with cybersecurity, RMF, privacy, resilience, and continuous monitoring requirements.

Work Setting

This role is expected to support work in the Alexandria, Virginia area, with on-site support at the DoD Mark Center or other customer-approved locations as required. Hybrid support in the Alexandria, Virginia area is expected, with on-site support as required by the customer.