Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer

Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer - Defense Search OVERVIEW Are you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting Defense/Aerospace company? Then we've got the right team for you In this role, you're responsible for the duties listed below. Immediate opening for a Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer in Reston, Virginia who possesses: * Active TS/SCI with CI Poly* 4+ years of experience as a cybersecurity engineering, with strong hands-on automation and platform engineering experience* 3+ years of hands-on experience implementing and monitoring security controls using government frameworks and standards* CISSP, or equivalent certification that satisfies DoD 8140* Experience with Splunk, Fortify, and Cloud Prisma Email resumes to and call 858.866.8676. FULL DESCRIPTION: As Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer I, you'll will play a critical role in safeguarding digital assets by designing, implementing, and maintaining robust cybersecurity infrastructure. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to identify vulnerabilities, develop solutions, and ensure compliance with security protocols and industry standards. Staying informed about emerging trends and threats in the cybersecurity landscape, you will proactively enhance defenses through innovative tools and methodologies. Additionally, you will conduct risk assessments, implement security controls, and support incident response efforts to minimize risks and maintain the integrity of our systems and data. The selected candidate will be responsible for: * Design, implement, and manage security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, endpoint protection, and encryption mechanisms to ensure the organization's networks and systems remain secure.* Conduct regular security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in systems, networks, and applications, and analyze and investigate anomalies and security breaches, taking appropriate actions to mitigate risks.* Monitor network traffic, system logs, and security alerts to detect and respond to potential security incidents, and develop and implement incident response plans to effectively address security breaches, incidents, and breaches.* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures, and work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, software development, and compliance, to integrate security into all phases of the development lifecycle and ensure a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity.* Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of security processes, procedures, and configurations, and prepare detailed reports on security findings, incidents, and actions taken. The selected candidate will also possess: * Active TS/SCI with CI Poly.* CISSP, or equivalent certification that satisfies DoD 8140.* 4+ years of experience as a cybersecurity engineer, with strong hands‑on automation and platform engineering experience.* 3+ years of hands-on experience implementing and monitoring security controls using government frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST SP 800‑53, RMF, ICD 503, FISMA, FedRAMP) and applying STIGs (Linux preferred).* Hands‑on experience with clo=.0* ud‑native security, including IaC, containers, Kubernetes/OpenShift, and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub, Bitbucket), and securing these solutions at IL5 to IL6+ across NIPR, SIPR, and/or JWICS.* Expert experience in log collection and analysis (e.g., Splunk), using advanced queries to identify security anomalies, and leveraging those insights for incident response, forensic analysis, and daily, weekly, and monthly security checks that support continuous monitoring under NIST RMF.* Experience with application and cloud security tools (e.g., Fortify, Acunetix, Prisma Cloud).Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Salary Range: $180k/year For immediate and confidential consideration, please email your resume to and call 858.866.8676. More information can be found at www.defensesearchusa.com