Lead Cybersecurity Engineer

Overview

Remote
On Site
Depends on Experience
Full Time

Skills

cyber
network security
SIEM
crowdstrike
endpoint security
vulnerability management

Job Details

Title: Lead Cybersecurity Engineer

Reston, VA, or Remote

Full-time
Required Skills; Bachelor s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
5+ years of cybersecurity experience, with at least 2+ years in a leadership role.
Expertise in network security, cloud security (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform), identity management, endpoint security (Crowdstrike preferred), vulnerability management platforms (Qualys preferred) and SIEM platforms (Sumo Logic preferred).
Strong understanding of risk management frameworks (NIST CSF, MITRE ATT\&CK, FedRAMP).
Proven track record of managing security incidents and implementing proactive defense strategies.
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Security Clearance.
Preferred Skills;
Master s degree in Cybersecurity or related field.
Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP, CCSP, or SANS GIAC.
Experience with Zero Trust architecture and secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC).
Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, etc.) for automation.
Other Required Skill Requirement;
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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