Security Engineer – Mid
Location
Virginia
Posted
29 days ago
Salary
Not specified
8 yrs expEnglishAWSCloudCyber Security
Job Description
• Support planning, assessment, and implementation of Zero Trust principles across classified environments
• Evaluate identity, device, network, application, and data protection controls
• Assess Zero Trust maturity against DoD Zero Trust reference architectures
• Provide recommendations to reduce implicit trust and strengthen access control enforcement
• Oversee SIEM and SOAR operations for classified networks
• Analyze security logs, alerts, and correlated events to identify threats and anomalous behavior
• Perform traffic pattern analysis to detect lateral movement, unauthorized activity, and data exfiltration risks
• Support incident response investigations and forensic analysis
• Oversee vulnerability management and advanced vulnerability analysis efforts
• Assess mission risk across enterprise, tactical, and mission networks
• Ensure the security posture of complex, interconnected classified systems
• Cloud Security: Configure and manage AWS Security toolsets (CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Inspector, Security Hub)
• Provide technical guidance to engineering, operations, and compliance teams
• Support cybersecurity strategy development and continuous process improvement
• Stay current with emerging threats, adversary TTPs, and evolving DoD cybersecurity guidance
Job Requirements
- Master’s Degree + 5 years of relevant experience or Bachelor’s Degree + 8 years of relevant experience
- Active Top Secret Clearance Required
- 5+ years of experience in information assurance, cybersecurity, or security engineering
- IAT Level III Certification: Must possess one of the following: CASP+ CE, CCNP Security+, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, or CCSP
- Extensive experience supporting RMF in classified C5ISR and IIR environments
- Strong hands-on experience with ACAS, ESS, SIEM/SOAR, SCAP, DISA STIGs, and Burp Suite
- Demonstrated expertise in traffic pattern analysis and advanced vulnerability analysis
- Expert knowledge of NIST 800-series publications and DoD cybersecurity requirements
- Proven ability to lead complex cybersecurity and compliance efforts across multiple systems
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability
- Training & Development
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