Base-2 Solutions, LLC
Base-2 Solutions, LLC

Cybersecurity Engineer 3

Reston, VA, US • Posted 19 hours ago • Updated 6 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
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Job Details

Skills

  • Pivotal
  • Management
  • Firewall
  • Intrusion Detection
  • Endpoint Protection
  • Encryption
  • Collaboration
  • Network
  • Software Development
  • Documentation
  • Cyber Security
  • Continuous Monitoring
  • Auditing
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Splunk
  • Security Controls
  • NIST SP 800 Series
  • RMF
  • Risk Management Framework
  • ICD
  • FISMA
  • FedRAMP
  • DevSecOps
  • Network Protocols
  • Operating Systems
  • Incident Management
  • Forensics
  • Fortify
  • Cloud Computing
  • Effective Communication
  • CISSP
  • DoD
  • Security Clearance
  • Continuous Integration
  • Business Development
  • PPO
  • Point Of Sale
  • HMO
  • Life Insurance
  • Taxes
  • Apache Flex
  • Microsoft Windows NT

Summary

  • Requisition ID: 5002
  • Standard Title: Cyber Security Engineer
  • Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph
  • Location: Reston, VA
  • Work Type: On-Site
  • Shift: First
  • Referral Eligibility: Eligible
  • U.S. Citizenship Required? Yes

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Cybersecurity Engineer 3 to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in safeguarding digital assets and sensitive information. The ideal candidate is a dedicated cybersecurity professional with a strong understanding of current threats and vulnerabilities and the ability to implement robust security measures. The Cybersecurity Engineer 3 will contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of cybersecurity infrastructure while staying current on emerging trends, regulatory frameworks, and security best practices.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Design, implement, and manage security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, endpoint protection, and encryption mechanisms.
  • Conduct regular security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in systems, networks, and applications.
  • Develop and implement incident response plans to effectively address security incidents and breaches.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Monitor network traffic, system logs, and security alerts to detect and respond to potential security incidents.
  • Analyze and investigate anomalies and security breaches, taking appropriate actions to mitigate risks.
  • Work closely with IT, software development, compliance, and other cross-functional teams to integrate security into all phases of the development lifecycle.
  • Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of security processes, procedures, and configurations.
  • Prepare detailed reports on security findings, incidents, and actions taken.
Required Qualifications
  • Active Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph.
  • 7+ years of experience as a cybersecurity engineer with a specialization in designing and building implementations of required security controls.
  • Experience implementing continuous monitoring and auditing of solutions for compliance with security controls.
  • Strong skills in specifying and implementing log collection into tools such as Splunk.
  • Experience querying and analyzing aggregated logs to identify security-relevant anomalies or risks.
  • Strong experience implementing security controls from government regulatory frameworks and security standards, including NIST SP 800-53, RMF, ICD 503, FISMA, and FedRAMP.
  • Experience implementing controls for cloud, container, and DevSecOps services and solutions within IL5 to IL6+ environments.
  • Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and infrastructure components.
  • Proficiency in incident response, security incident handling, and forensic analysis techniques.
  • Experience with security tools such as Fortify, Acunetix, and Prisma Cloud.
  • Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • CISSP or equivalent certification to support DoD 8140 requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Not specified.
Required Education and Experience Equivalency
  • High School Diploma/GED: N/A
  • Associate Degree: N/A
  • Bachelor's Degree: 7 years of experience.
  • Master's Degree: 7 years of experience.
  • PhD: 7 years of experience.
Required Certifications
  • CISSP or equivalent certification to support DoD 8140 requirements.
Required Security Clearance
  • Active Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph.

Pay & Benefit Highlights
Compensation
  • Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity).
  • Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral.
  • Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent).
Health
  • 100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
  • Choose from multiple plan options with CareFirst, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare, including PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans.
  • 100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
  • 100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
Income Protection
  • 100% company-paid premiums for short-term disability.
  • 100% company-paid premiums for long-term disability.
  • 100% company-paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D).
  • 100% company-paid premiums for life insurance up to $200,000.
Retirement
  • 401(k) with immediate vesting: 4% company match plus a 4% non-elective company contribution (8% total).
  • 401(k) pre-tax and Roth options.
Leave
  • Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).
  • 11 paid floating holidays.
Work-Life Balance
  • Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work periods (contract and project-dependent).

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  • Dice Id: 90984897
  • Position Id: 6a92aea5ca4bdf76e6ed745799023b7f
  • Posted 19 hours ago
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