Security Engineer

Must be able to work a W2 and be eligible to obtain a Public Trust

THINGS TO NOTE

• Previously have worked in government / federal space is strongly preferred
• Sitting in Eastern Time Zone is strongly preferred, can sit in any time zone but will work EST hours
• Must be fine with 4-6 week process as Public Trust takes that long to obtain

Description
Our client is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to support enterprise data protection, secure cross-domain transfer operations, insider threat monitoring, compliance auditing, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) initiatives across cloud environments. This position serves as a Senior operational engineering resource responsible for engineering, maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing enterprise DLP and secure data transfer capabilities using Forcepoint DLP and EverFox Data Guard technologies supporting endpoint protection, web traffic inspection, XML validation, protocol enforcement, multi-network data movement, and secure information exchange within a highly regulated federal environment.
The environment supports distributed infrastructure spanning multiple security domains and thousands of enterprise endpoints. Operational support includes EverFox Data Guard Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) ELS Nodes, Data Guard Web Adaptors, XML Plugins, UDP & TCP Adaptors, multi-network Data Guard deployments, and the Forcepoint DLP Suite supporting IP Protection, User & Data Security, endpoint DLP, and sensitive data governance operations. This role supports ongoing modernization efforts involving cloud data protection, secure transfer optimization, DLP policy standardization, and improved visibility into sensitive data movement across enterprise and cloud collaboration platforms.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered
10+ years of experience supporting enterprise cybersecurity engineering, DLP operations, secure transfer technologies, data protection programs within regulated environments, and DevSecOps experience
Hands-on experience with Forcepoint DLP technologies, EverFox Data Guard infrastructure, endpoint DLP deployments, and secure transfer operations
Experience supporting AWS cloud environments, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and Windows enterprise systems
Strong understanding of Data Loss Prevention architectures, cross-domain security concepts, sensitive data governance, insider threat monitoring, and secure data transfer technologies
Experience supporting compliance initiatives aligned to IRS-1075 Safeguards / SCSEM, NIST SP 800-53, DISA STIG, and FedRAMP requirements
Familiarity with enterprise integrations including SIEM platforms, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, ServiceNow, APIs, and automation workflows
Project Management, workflows, client facing interactions, clear verbal communication, solutioning/architecting, and consulting skills
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Engineer, maintain, and optimize enterprise DLP and cross-domain security platforms using Forcepoint DLP, Forcepoint DDR, Forcepoint DSPM, EverFox Data Guard technologies supporting endpoint protection, secure data transfer, web inspection, XML validation, content filtering, protocol enforcement, and controlled information exchange between segmented security boundaries
Configure and manage DLP and secure transfer policies supporting Endpoint DLP, Email DLP, Web DLP, Data at Rest (DAR), Data in Motion (DIM), Data in Use (DIU), and secure cross-domain communications across enterprise systems and cloud collaboration platforms
Support and administer Web Adaptors, XML Plugins, UDP & TCP Adaptors, and multi-network transfer solutions supporting secure movement of data between isolated or multi-classification network environments
Develop and tune DLP detection methods including Exact Data Matching, Fingerprinting, OCR, Dictionaries, Data Classification policies, content inspection rules, and insider threat monitoring workflows to improve detection capabilities and reduce false positives
Support enterprise endpoint deployments and troubleshoot Forcepoint endpoint agents, secure transfer workflows, authentication failures, policy enforcement issues, communication failures, performance degradation, and application compatibility conflicts across distributed enterprise environments
Troubleshoot complex operational issues involving TLS/SSL inspection, reverse proxies, secure web gateways, VPN connectivity, SMTP communications, UDP/TCP protocols, endpoint communications, XML validation failures, and secure cross-domain transfer operations
Support cloud and SaaS data protection initiatives involving Microsoft 365, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams, and enterprise collaboration platforms while improving visibility into sensitive data movement, exfiltration risks, and secure information sharing workflows
Deploy and maintain DLP and secure transfer policies aligned to IRS Safeguards / SCSEM, National Institute of Standards and Technology SP 800-53, DISA STIG, FedRAMP, and organizational cybersecurity standards while supporting audit readiness, compliance validation, incident investigations, and evidence generation activities
Integrate Forcepoint and EverFox platforms with enterprise technologies including Splunk, ServiceNow, Active Directory, enterprise proxy infrastructure, APIs, automation workflows, and operational reporting platforms
Participate in operational support activities, maintenance windows, incident response efforts, after-hours troubleshooting activities, and cross-team coordination efforts supporting enterprise DLP and secure transfer operations
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Herndon, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $82.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 26, 2026.

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We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

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About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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