Senior Information Security Engineer

POSITION: Senior Information Security Engineer

What You'll Be Doing

• Configure, maintain, and optimize advanced security technologies, including Palo
Alto firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), SIEM platforms such as QRadar,
endpoint protection, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions.
• Lead the development and implementation of security controls, standard operating
procedures (SOPs), and security policies designed to strengthen the organization's
security posture and support regulatory and contractual compliance.
• Perform incident response, malware analysis, threat investigations, vulnerability
assessments, and other security operations activities.
• Administer and optimize security platforms such as Trellix ePO to maintain effective
protection, visibility, and operational readiness.
• Manage DLP solutions, including platform administration, configuration, policy
development, tuning, monitoring, and incident support.
• Conduct penetration testing and security assessment activities, document
findings, and develop actionable remediation recommendations for leadership and
key stakeholders.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for cybersecurity technologies, processes, and
infrastructure, providing technical guidance, mentoring, and training across the
organization.
• Lead security modernization initiatives, including migrations from Trellix to
CrowdStrike and QRadar to Elastic.
• Work closely with engineering, IT, security, and business teams to identify security
risks and develop practical solutions that support both mission and operational
requirements.

The Impact You Will Have

• Strengthen the resilience of critical systems, networks, and data against evolving
cyber threats.
• Advance organizational compliance with CMMC Level 2 and applicable Department
of Defense security requirements in support of customer, contractual, and
business objectives.
• Improve incident detection, investigation, and response capabilities, reducing
operational risk and minimizing the potential impact of cybersecurity events.
• Drive continuous improvement across security operations through technical
expertise, security engineering, process optimization, and modernization initiatives.
• Provide teams and leadership with actionable security guidance, technical
expertise, training, and informed recommendations.
• Support the secure adoption of new technologies and cybersecurity capabilities
while balancing mission requirements, operational needs, and risk.
• Help establish a mature, sustainable security program capable of supporting
current and future government and commercial requirements.

What You'll Need

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or
a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in IT, Cybersecurity Operations, Security Engineering, or a
related field, including experience working in or supporting a Security Operations
Center (SOC) environment.
• Proficiency in at least two scripting languages, such as Python, PowerShell, or
Bash.
• Working knowledge of Linux environments; experience with SELinux is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with cybersecurity technologies such as QRadar, Palo Alto
firewalls, Trellix ePO, CrowdStrike, Elastic, IPS, endpoint security, and DLP
solutions.
• Current DoD IAT Level II certification or the ability to obtain an appropriate
certification within the required timeframe.
• Familiarity with CMMC Level 2 requirements, the Risk Management Framework
(RMF), DISA STIGs, and applicable DoD cybersecurity requirements.
• Strong understanding of threat intelligence, vulnerability management, incident
response, security monitoring, and cybersecurity operations.
• Experience developing, reviewing, and maintaining technical documentation,
security procedures, SOPs, and related operational documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate
complex security issues clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Who You Are

• Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and think
critically in high-pressure situations.
• An effective communicator who works well across technical, operational, and
leadership teams.
• A proactive problem solver who takes ownership of issues and follows them
through resolution.
• Comfortable working in an environment where cybersecurity, engineering,
compliance, and mission requirements intersect.
• Customer- and mission-focused, with the ability to translate technical security risks
into practical recommendations.
• A collaborative technical leader who can influence stakeholders, build consensus,
and drive security initiatives across the organization.
• Committed to continuous learning and staying current with evolving cybersecurity
threats, technologies, and defensive practices.