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Top Secret
Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
Unspecified
IT - Security
Beltsville, MD (On/Off-Site)
Lead Cybersecurity Engineer – Linux & Cloud Integration
Federal Strategic Cyber Programs
Locations: Rosslyn, VA & Beltsville, MD
Work Model: Hybrid (On-site and Remote)
Position Overview
ICS is seeking a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer with deep expertise in Linux systems and cloud integration to support high-impact Federal Strategic Cyber Programs. This senior technical role is ideal for an engineer who thrives at the intersection of cybersecurity architecture, enterprise tool integration, and secure cloud engineering. You will lead the design and deployment of security capabilities that protect mission-critical systems across hybrid on-premises and cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design, integration, and deployment of enterprise cybersecurity tools and platforms.
Engineer and harden Linux-based systems, performing system builds, configurations, performance tuning, and security hardening.
Integrate cybersecurity solutions such as Tenable, Splunk, endpoint protection platforms, and related tools into existing enterprise workflows.
Develop, test, and maintain Terraform Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) to automate secure provisioning in Microsoft Azure and on-premises environments.
Collaborate closely with network, infrastructure, and operations teams to transition engineered solutions into sustained Operations & Maintenance (O&M).
Support vulnerability management processes, including scanning, reporting, remediation, and enterprise integration.
Participate in system integration testing, validation, and deployment, ensuring secure configurations and compliance.
Produce high-quality engineering documentation, including architecture diagrams, configuration baselines, and technical procedures.
Evaluate emerging cybersecurity technologies and recommend innovative solutions to enhance enterprise security posture.
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years of relevant experience, or
Master’s degree with 7+ years, or
PhD with 4+ years, or
4 additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
Certifications
Candidates must possess one of the following certifications or obtain prior to start date (continued certification required):
CASP+ CE
CCNA CyberOps, CCNA-Security, CCNP Security
CEH, CFR, CISA
CISSP (or Associate)
Cloud+, CySA+
GCED, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP
SCYBER
VCA DCV, PPDA
Agile IC, SNOW App Dev
Technical Expertise
Advanced Linux system administration in enterprise environments, including:
Shell scripting
Performance tuning
Troubleshooting and hardening
Hands-on cloud integration experience.
Demonstrated experience in:
Cybersecurity engineering and enterprise tool integration
System hardening and secure configuration management
Enterprise system integration, testing, and deployment
Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
Experience supporting and securing Microsoft Azure environments.
Strong understanding of network protocols, hybrid architectures, and distributed systems troubleshooting.
Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53, RMF, and FISMA compliance frameworks.
Clearance & Citizenship
U.S. citizenship required
Active Secret clearance required
Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Experience automating and securing Azure cloud infrastructure using Terraform or similar IaC tools.
Expertise managing Linux-based systems in secure, high-availability environments, including:
Patching
Access control
Logging and monitoring
Hands-on experience with enterprise cybersecurity platforms such as:
Tenable
Splunk
CrowdStrike
Palo Alto
Proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation and tool integration.
Experience leading or mentoring teams in Agile or SAFe environments.
Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
Why Join ICS
At ICS, you’ll engineer security solutions that protect some of the nation’s most critical systems. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex cybersecurity initiatives across hybrid enterprise environments while working alongside mission-driven professionals dedicated to federal cyber defense. You’ll influence architecture, mentor engineers, and deploy technologies that directly strengthen national security.
Federal Strategic Cyber Programs
Locations: Rosslyn, VA & Beltsville, MD
Work Model: Hybrid (On-site and Remote)
Position Overview
ICS is seeking a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer with deep expertise in Linux systems and cloud integration to support high-impact Federal Strategic Cyber Programs. This senior technical role is ideal for an engineer who thrives at the intersection of cybersecurity architecture, enterprise tool integration, and secure cloud engineering. You will lead the design and deployment of security capabilities that protect mission-critical systems across hybrid on-premises and cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design, integration, and deployment of enterprise cybersecurity tools and platforms.
Engineer and harden Linux-based systems, performing system builds, configurations, performance tuning, and security hardening.
Integrate cybersecurity solutions such as Tenable, Splunk, endpoint protection platforms, and related tools into existing enterprise workflows.
Develop, test, and maintain Terraform Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) to automate secure provisioning in Microsoft Azure and on-premises environments.
Collaborate closely with network, infrastructure, and operations teams to transition engineered solutions into sustained Operations & Maintenance (O&M).
Support vulnerability management processes, including scanning, reporting, remediation, and enterprise integration.
Participate in system integration testing, validation, and deployment, ensuring secure configurations and compliance.
Produce high-quality engineering documentation, including architecture diagrams, configuration baselines, and technical procedures.
Evaluate emerging cybersecurity technologies and recommend innovative solutions to enhance enterprise security posture.
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years of relevant experience, or
Master’s degree with 7+ years, or
PhD with 4+ years, or
4 additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
Certifications
Candidates must possess one of the following certifications or obtain prior to start date (continued certification required):
CASP+ CE
CCNA CyberOps, CCNA-Security, CCNP Security
CEH, CFR, CISA
CISSP (or Associate)
Cloud+, CySA+
GCED, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP
SCYBER
VCA DCV, PPDA
Agile IC, SNOW App Dev
Technical Expertise
Advanced Linux system administration in enterprise environments, including:
Shell scripting
Performance tuning
Troubleshooting and hardening
Hands-on cloud integration experience.
Demonstrated experience in:
Cybersecurity engineering and enterprise tool integration
System hardening and secure configuration management
Enterprise system integration, testing, and deployment
Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
Experience supporting and securing Microsoft Azure environments.
Strong understanding of network protocols, hybrid architectures, and distributed systems troubleshooting.
Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53, RMF, and FISMA compliance frameworks.
Clearance & Citizenship
U.S. citizenship required
Active Secret clearance required
Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Experience automating and securing Azure cloud infrastructure using Terraform or similar IaC tools.
Expertise managing Linux-based systems in secure, high-availability environments, including:
Patching
Access control
Logging and monitoring
Hands-on experience with enterprise cybersecurity platforms such as:
Tenable
Splunk
CrowdStrike
Palo Alto
Proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation and tool integration.
Experience leading or mentoring teams in Agile or SAFe environments.
Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
Why Join ICS
At ICS, you’ll engineer security solutions that protect some of the nation’s most critical systems. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex cybersecurity initiatives across hybrid enterprise environments while working alongside mission-driven professionals dedicated to federal cyber defense. You’ll influence architecture, mentor engineers, and deploy technologies that directly strengthen national security.
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