Security Engineer (Cross-Functional) - SME

Description

The company is a technology firm that works only with the US federal government, serving defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health clients.

The role centers on protecting applications and infrastructure, running security operations, building incident response plans, and securing cloud and web platforms.

The work emphasizes cyber resiliency and platform security, and keeps the organization's data protected and aligned with security policy.

The team is collaborative and invests in members' growth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee security for several applications and platforms so they stay protected from threats.
• Write and carry out plans for responding to and recovering from incidents.
• Build monitoring and alerts that flag unusual activity.
• Work with industry partners to give the government security advice.
• Run and improve secure cloud infrastructure and software under security governance policies.
• Set up, maintain, and upgrade cloud computing environments and core infrastructure.
• Manage communication security (COMSEC) assets and serve as key custodian for crypto key management systems.
• Keep the company's website and online transactions secure.
• Deploy firewall and encryption technologies to keep systems secure.
• Manage user access, track compliance violations, and write security policies.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 10 years of experience in security engineering.
• Skill in cyber resiliency and security planning.
• Experience testing the security of web applications and platforms.
• A solid grasp of cloud technology operations and security.
• Knowledge of critical application data and where vulnerabilities lie.
• The ability to correlate data for detection, remediation, monitoring, and feedback.
• Experience with Internet firewall and encryption technologies.
• An active Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, or TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is required, depending on the position.

Conditions

Pay is based on a base range of $109,500 to $213,500 USD for roles in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia.

Actual pay depends on factors such as office location, role, skill set, and experience.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis with no fixed deadline.

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

• A wide variety of benefits.
• Hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training to help you grow and learn.