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Cybersecurity Engineer 3

Reston, VA, US • Posted 2 days ago • Updated 5 hours ago

Full Time

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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

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: 3358
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).

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 90984897
Position Id: ae3b9bee1f9628402167e346ae67f55c
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