Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Job Description

The Cybersecurity Engineer will design, implement, and manage cybersecurity solutions to ensure compliance with federal requirements, integrating security into the DevSecOps lifecycle. They will develop secure architectures, implement NIST and DoD security controls, conduct risk and vulnerability assessments, and manage tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and SIEM solutions. Responsibilities include embedding secure coding practices, conducting security testing (static/dynamic analysis, code reviews, penetration testing), integrating automated scans into continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and implementing authentication, authorization, and data protection measures. They will lead threat modeling, monitor and analyze security events, execute incident response procedures, and design Zero Trust architectures. This role involves developing security policies, performing audits, maintaining compliance documentation, and collaborating with teams to integrate security best practices. Staying current with emerging threats and technologies, they will enhance the organization's security posture and contribute to governance and threat intelligence efforts

Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree (or 4 years of additional experience) in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering
• 8 years of experience in DoD-compliant cybersecurity engineering
• Proficient with security controls, assessments, and security incident response
• Must meet DoD 8140 requirements

Security Clearance:

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance