Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Description

The team protects enterprise environments that support critical customer work by running specialised cybersecurity applications, strengthening system security, and improving day-to-day efficiency.

You will partner with technical teams and customers to build security capabilities, automate routine work, and keep operations secure and dependable across the enterprise.

The role suits someone who handles change well and enjoys working through complex problems. The company's customer work supports national safety missions.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, patch, and back up and restore cybersecurity applications, and provide engineering and system administration support for them.
• Build and manage scan policies, audit files, scan jobs, dashboards, and reports, including for Tenable Nessus and ServiceNow integrations.
• Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for cybersecurity technologies, keeping work aligned with customer policies, procedures, and TASKORDs.
• Fix vulnerability scanning problems and respond to requests quickly by phone, email, and messaging platforms.
• Find processes to automate and write scripts that cut repetitive work and collect metrics.
• Support Assessment and Authorization (A&A) by keeping documents current, preparing security artifacts, and resolving technical conflicts.
• Review policies, customer feedback, and workflows, then recommend changes that raise efficiency and improve security posture.

Requirements

• Hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Have a bachelor's degree or 4+ years of additional relevant experience.
• Bring 5+ years of working with cybersecurity tools in an enterprise environment.
• Have hands-on experience with Tenable products and enterprise vulnerability scanning operations.
• Know Windows and Linux administration, operating system hardening, TCP/IP networking, and core network security concepts well.
• Show proven skill in enterprise scanning, continuous monitoring, host and network defense, and intrusion detection.
• Turn functional cybersecurity needs into technical requirements and apply principles such as defense-in-depth and resilience.
• Communicate clearly, stay organized, troubleshoot effectively, and support customers well.
• Hold an active IAT Level II certification, or be able to obtain it within 30 days of hire.
• Desired: experience with AWS services and ServiceNow.
• Desired: familiarity with federal cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST SP 800-37 (RMF) and NIST SP 800-137 (Continuous Monitoring).
• Desired: experience developing automation and scripting solutions that optimize workflows.
• Desired: ability to work effectively in a rapidly changing setting while managing several priorities.
• Desired: strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Conditions

Based in Chantilly, VA, as a full-time regular employee, with up to 10% local travel.

Minimum clearance to start is TS/SCI with polygraph.

Final salary depends on factors including location, federal contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant experience, skills, education, and certifications.

The proposed salary range is $103,800 - $218,100.

The position depends on funding and may not be filled immediately; similar roles are consistently open, and applicants may be considered for other positions at the company.

Benefits

• Flexible time off that lets you take the time you need.
• Access to robust learning resources to support your growth.
• Competitive compensation and a broad benefits mix covering healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off.