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The selected candidate will provide technical leadership across security architecture, risk management, and continuous monitoring efforts.\r\nResponsibilities\r\nDesign, implement, and maintain cybersecurity solutions aligned with industry frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).\r\nPerform vulnerability assessments, security control reviews, and risk analyses.\r\nMonitor systems for security incidents and support incident response and remediation efforts.\r\nDevelop and enforce security policies, procedures, and best practices.\r\nConfigure and manage security tools (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection).\r\nCollaborate with engineering teams to integrate security controls into system architectures.\r\nConduct security audits and support continuous monitoring activities.\r\nMaintain security documentation, including system security plans and risk tracking.\r\nProvide technical guidance to junior cybersecurity staff.\r\nMinimum Qualifications\r\nU.S. Citizenship.\r\nCurrent IAT Level III or IAM Level II certification (e.g., CISSP, CASP+ CE, or equivalent).\r\n8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, or a related field.\r\nExperience with risk management frameworks (e.g., RMF, NIST-based approaches).\r\nExperience with vulnerability assessment tools (e.g., Nessus or similar).\r\nKnowledge of security architecture and network security principles.\r\nExperience with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection.\r\nFamiliarity with Windows, Linux, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or similar).\r\nStrong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.\r\nDesired Qualifications\r\nExperience in enterprise environments.\r\nFamiliarity with compliance and risk tracking tools.\r\nExperience with Zero Trust concepts.\r\nScripting or automation experience (e.g., Python, PowerShell).\r\nExperience with DevSecOps or container security.\r\nEducation\r\nBachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred, OR an Associate's degree plus ten (10) years of recent specialized experience, OR 12 years of recent specialized experience.\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"C3el","rawCompany":"c3el","city":"Washington","state":"DC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-08T01:30:00.153Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.05","title":"Information Security Engineers","slug":"information-security-engineers"},{"code":"15-1212.00","title":"Information Security Analysts","slug":"information-security-analysts"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"},{"code":"541519","title":"Other Computer Related Services","slug":"other-computer-related-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Security Operations Engineer","description":"Job Title\r\nCybersecurity Engineer – Senior\r\nLocation\r\nWashington, DC\r\nEligibility\r\nDue to the nature of the work and contract requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.\r\nDescription\r\nC3EL is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to support security initiatives in Washington, DC. 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