Chief Cybersecurity Architect with Palo Alto Expertise

3 days ago


Herndon, Virginia, United States ALTA IT Services Full time
Senior Security Engineer Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Security Engineer to join our team at ALTA IT Services. This role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining a robust security posture to protect our IT infrastructure and data from cyber threats.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in security architecture, threat detection and response, and security operations management. They will work collaboratively with other teams to ensure our security posture aligns with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement secure system architectures, controls, and procedures aligned with industry best practices (NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK) and compliance frameworks.
  • Champion the integration of security considerations throughout the software development lifecycle (DevSecOps).
  • Stay informed on emerging security threats and trends to proactively improve our security posture.

Security Architecture & Design:

  • Implement and tune security monitoring tools (SIEM, XDR) for effective threat detection and incident response.
  • Lead incident response activities, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery.
  • Develop and maintain security playbooks to ensure efficient incident handling.

Threat Detection & Response:

  • Manage and maintain security processes, ensuring continuous operational readiness and system protection.
  • Provide technical and analytical leadership for evaluating and recommending new security tools and technologies (cloud security, container security).
  • Collaborate across the organization to integrate security initiatives with business objectives.

Salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

This is a hybrid position requiring you to live within commuting distance from Herndon, VA. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.



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