CareerPlan

Cyber Security Engineer

Washington, DCFull-time$106k–$206k2026-10-30 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorshipCitizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Design, implement, monitor, and maintain security systems to protect networks, applications, and data from cyber threats while ensuring federal compliance.

Role type

Senior Cyber Security Engineer (Federal)

Builds

Secure network and application environments for US federal government clients

Domain

US Federal Government Cybersecurity

Required skills

Security system design and implementation, Penetration testing, Vulnerability assessment, Incident response, Security policy development, Cloud security, Networking, IAM, Logging, CI/CD workflows

Preferred skills

ATO lifecycle management, POA&M management, Scrum/Agile participation

Technologies

Cloud platforms, Networking tools, IAM solutions, Logging frameworks, Version control systems, CI/CD pipelines

Responsibilities

Conduct security audits and penetration tests, Monitor systems for anomalies and investigate incidents, Develop and enforce security policies and procedures, Support federal security compliance activities including ATO lifecycle, Participate in Scrum and Agile team activities, Write security documentation

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC