Lead Cybersecurity Engineer - Active DoD Secret

This hybrid remote position is onsite as needed in Arlington, VA.

Must be local to VA, DC, MD States or within a 2-hour commute.

Due to Federal Government Security Clearance Requirements: U.S. Citizenship

Lead Security Engineer - Cloud & On-prem Integration

Do you thrive in complex environments safeguarding critical data? Are you a passionate leader with a knack for cloud and on-premise security solutions? If so, this Lead Security Engineer role might be your perfect fit! In this leadership role, you will be instrumental in building our organization's robust security posture. You will guide a talented engineering team and oversee the implementation and management of a comprehensive security ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership: Provide expert guidance to your team as they leverage diverse technologies like Azure/AWS Cloud, firewalls, web application firewalls, and more.
• Security Champion: Design and implement robust security systems that protect our data across on-premise and cloud environments, mitigating unauthorized access, loss, or modification.
• Incident Response Pro: Lead cyber security teams in effectively addressing security challenges using various tools, troubleshooting complex issues, and ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Security Operations Mastermind: Manage and maintain security appliances, tools, and infrastructure, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and ongoing maintenance.
• Threat Detection & Analysis: Possess a strong understanding of network protection devices (firewalls, IDS/IPS), log analysis, and threat detection methodologies.
• Cloud Security Expertise: Navigate the complexities of cloud security with experience in Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services (Azure Sentinel SIEM experience is a plus).
• Project Collaborator: Partner seamlessly with project and development teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Strategic Visionary: Develop and manage technology roadmaps for our security products, proposing well-researched recommendations based on best practices.
• Testing & Compliance Champion: Conduct thorough product testing and develop security capabilities aligned with customer requirements and industry standards like NIST and government regulations.

Required Skills:

• Active DoD Secret clearance. Must be eligible to obtain TS/SCI and suitability clearance
• 8+ years of experience leading and implementing layered security solutions across on-premise, cloud, and private cloud environments.
• Proven track record managing and implementing a Tenable environment (4+ years).
• Minimum 2 years of security-focused experience with AWS or Azure infrastructure and services.
• Deep understanding of cloud security architecture concepts (AWS & Azure).
• Expertise in engineering, operating, and managing layered security and SIEM integration.
• Demonstrated ability to handle security incidents across various operating systems.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) for clear and concise collaboration.
• Willingness to potentially work flexible hours.

If you are a passionate leader with a sharp mind for cloud and on-premise security solutions, we encourage you to apply!