{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"fda2a41ca84794765f8a7bf6","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fda2a41ca84794765f8a7bf6","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fda2a41ca84794765f8a7bf6","title":"Cybersecurity Engineer 3","description":"Requisition ID: 4059\nStandard Title: Cyber Security Engineer\nRequired Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph\nLocation: Reston, VA\nWork Type: On-Site\nShift: First\nReferral Eligibility: Eligible\nU.S. Citizenship Required? Yes\nPosition Summary\n\nWe 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.\n\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nDesign, implement, and manage security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, endpoint protection, and encryption mechanisms.\nConduct regular security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in systems, networks, and applications.\nDevelop and implement incident response plans to effectively address security incidents and breaches.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.\nMonitor network traffic, system logs, and security alerts to detect and respond to potential security incidents.\nAnalyze and investigate anomalies and security breaches, taking appropriate actions to mitigate risks.\nWork closely with IT, software development, compliance, and other cross-functional teams to integrate security into all phases of the development lifecycle.\nMaintain thorough and accurate documentation of security processes, procedures, and configurations.\nPrepare detailed reports on security findings, incidents, and actions taken.\nRequired Qualifications\nActive Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph.\n7+ years of experience as a cybersecurity engineer with a specialization in designing and building implementations of required security controls.\nExperience implementing continuous monitoring and auditing of solutions for compliance with security controls.\nStrong skills in specifying and implementing log collection into tools such as Splunk.\nExperience querying and analyzing aggregated logs to identify security-relevant anomalies or risks.\nStrong experience implementing security controls from government regulatory frameworks and security standards, including NIST SP 800-53, RMF, ICD 503, FISMA, and FedRAMP.\nExperience implementing controls for cloud, container, and DevSecOps services and solutions within IL5 to IL6+ environments.\nStrong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and infrastructure components.\nProficiency in incident response, security incident handling, and forensic analysis techniques.\nExperience with security tools such as Fortify, Acunetix, and Prisma Cloud.\nEffective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.\nCISSP or equivalent certification to support DoD 8140 requirements.\nPreferred Qualifications\nNot specified.\nRequired Education and Experience Equivalency\nHigh School Diploma/GED: N/A\nAssociate Degree: N/A\nBachelor's Degree: 7 years of experience.\nMaster's Degree: 7 years of experience.\nPhD: 7 years of experience.\nRequired Certifications\nCISSP or equivalent certification to support DoD 8140 requirements.\nRequired Security Clearance\nActive Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph.\nPay & Benefit Highlights\nCompensation\nCompetitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity).\nEmployee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral.\nAdditional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent).\nHealth\n100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents.\nChoose from multiple plan options with CareFirst, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare, including PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans.\n100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents.\n100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.\nIncome Protection\n100% company-paid premiums for short-term disability.\n100% company-paid premiums for long-term disability.\n100% company-paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D).\n100% company-paid premiums for life insurance up to 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