Cybersecurity Engineer

Overview

Remote
$50 - $65
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Identity Management
Endpoint Protection
FedRAMP
Good Clinical Practice
Google Cloud Platform
Cisco Certifications
Cloud Security
Communication
Cyber Security
Amazon Web Services
Auditing
CISSP
Certified Ethical Hacker
SIEM
Regulatory Compliance
Reporting
Risk Assessment
Risk Management
SANS
Microsoft Azure
Network Security
OSCP
Penetration Testing
Python
Qualys
CISM
DevOps
Incident Management
Leadership
Management
Stakeholder Management
Mentorship
Scripting
Security Clearance
Security Controls
Software Development
Vulnerability Management

Job Details

Cybersecurity Engineer

Client: General Services Administration (GSA)

POP: 12+ months

Location: Remote; Must report on-site if local to Reston, VA

SCOPE

Cybersecurity Engineer to drive organization's cybersecurity strategy.

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.

TASKS

  • Developing, executing, and improving enterprise cybersecurity programs.
  • Managing and mentoring a team of cybersecurity professionals.
  • Overseeing threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and security monitoring.
  • Architecting and implementing advanced security controls (identity & access, endpoint protection, cloud security, SIEM).
  • Collaborating with IT, DevOps, and business stakeholders for security integration.
  • Serving as a SME on regulatory compliance (NIST, CIS).
  • Conducting risk assessments, penetration testing, and security audits.
  • Reporting security posture and metrics to leadership.
  • Staying updated on emerging cyber threats/tools/trends
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