AI Summary
Join a high-performing cybersecurity team supporting classified secure enclaves. Deliver enterprise-grade cybersecurity services. Conduct technical security assessments and design tailored cybersecurity solutions.
Key Highlights
Conduct and review technical security assessments of computing environments
Design and engineer tailored cybersecurity solutions
Automate security monitoring, vulnerability scanning, threat hunting, and reporting workflows
Analyze security posture trends and deliver actionable findings
Implement and validate security controls in accordance with DoD policies
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Relocation assistance
Up to 10% travel (mostly U.S., some overseas)
Active TS/SCI clearance
Job Description
Information Systems Security Engineer – Level 3
Arlington, VA (Relocation Assistance)
Opportunity Overview
Join a high-performing cybersecurity team supporting the design, development, and sustainment of classified secure enclaves. In this role, you will serve as a senior Information Systems Security Engineer delivering enterprise-grade cybersecurity services.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct and review technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability and compliance gaps
- Design and engineer tailored cybersecurity solutions to enable defensive cyber threat emulation and defensive operations
- Automate security monitoring, vulnerability scanning, threat hunting, and reporting workflows
- Analyze security posture trends and deliver actionable findings to the ISSM/ISSO
- Recommend risk-based mitigations for emerging threats and vulnerabilities
- Implement and validate security controls in accordance with DoD policies (confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation)
- Incorporate lessons learned from exercises, penetration tests, and compliance audits into system modifications
- Support risk acceptance decisions during certification, accreditation, and continuous monitoring activities
Required Qualifications
- Current DoD-approved Level III cert (e.g., CISSP, CASP+, CISM, CCSP, GSLC, etc.)
- Strong hands-on skills in at least one of these areas:
- Active Directory (AD, ADFS, certificates, WSUS)
- ePO, Splunk, Tenable/ACAS, STIG/SCAP automation, YUM
- Azure (VPN gateways, Monitor, Log Analytics, Automation)
- 5–8 years of real cybersecurity or systems engineering experience
- Bachelor’s degree (CS, IT, Engineering) + 3 years leading tech teams OR equivalent experience/certifications if no degree
- Active TS/SCI clearance
- Able to work onsite in Arlington, VA (live nearby or willing to Relocate)
- Okay with up to 10% travel (mostly U.S., some overseas)
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of formal leadership experience in cybersecurity, cloud security, or defensive cyber operations
- Current Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-500, AZ-104, etc.) or equivalent cloud security credentials
- Prior experience supporting RMF/A&A processes in classified DoD or IC environments