Job#: 3033203 Job Description: Sr Cyber Security Engineer (SME)Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition and continuation of employmentDescriptionA leading systems integrator is seeking a highly qualified Cyber Security Subject Matter Expert (SME) to serve as the Chief Cyber Security Engineer supporting a large-scale digital infrastructure network design and deployment program for the U.S. Department of Defense.
This individual will act as the technical authority and cybersecurity strategist, responsible for ensuring compliance and securing all aspects of the network architecture. The role involves designing and implementing robust, scalable, and compliant cybersecurity solutions to protect sensitive data, defend against evolving cyber threats, and ensure the integrity, availability, and resilience of mission-critical network infrastructure.
Responsibilities include integrating advanced security technologies into network designs, establishing policies for access control and data protection, and ensuring alignment with DoD, NIST, and other applicable cybersecurity frameworks. The Chief Cyber Security Engineer will also serve as a trusted advisor, collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering teams, mentoring cybersecurity professionals, and providing oversight of security testing, monitoring, and incident response activities to support a secure and resilient deployment.
This position is remote with up to 25% travel.
Required Qualifications & Experience- Master's degree in Cyber Security, Cyber Engineering, or a related technical field with 8+ years of relevant experience
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- Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Cyber Engineering, or a related technical field with 10+ years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrated technical leadership in cybersecurity architecture, design, and deployment efforts.
- Proven ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams and provide senior-level technical guidance.
- Extensive experience designing and implementing cybersecurity solutions for complex networked environments.
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity compliance frameworks and standards applicable to high-security environments.
Desired Qualifications & Experience- Experience supporting Network Operations Centers (NOC) and/or Security Operations Centers (SOC).
- Familiarity with large-scale government acquisition, test, and operational environments.
- Experience with carrier-class networks, cloud infrastructure and operations, and cross-domain solutions.
- Professional cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CySA+, CISM, and/or CASP+.
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
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