Cybersecurity Engineer
Core
Design, implement, and maintain enterprise cybersecurity controls, monitor and respond to security incidents, and support Zero Trust architecture and compliance across cloud, network, and endpoint environments.
Role type
Senior IC cybersecurity engineer (federal)
Builds
Enterprise security posture, incident response capabilities, and compliance artifacts for federal programs
Domain
Federal government cybersecurity, cloud security, Zero Trust architecture
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
SIEM operations, EDR/XDR management, IAM implementation, vulnerability assessment, incident response, cloud security (AWS/Azure), Zero Trust principles, security documentation
Preferred skills
NIST 800-53/RMF/FISMA frameworks, vulnerability management platforms, cloud-native security automation
Technologies
Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, QRadar, Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, AWS, Azure, Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7
Responsibilities
Design and maintain enterprise cybersecurity controls; Support IAM initiatives including RBAC, MFA, and privileged access; Monitor, investigate, and respond to security incidents; Conduct vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation; Secure cloud environments including AWS and Azure; Perform incident response and root cause analysis; Support continuous monitoring and Zero Trust initiatives; Develop and maintain security documentation and compliance artifacts; Collaborate with DevSecOps and development teams; Support audit readiness and federal compliance activities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC