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Security Engineer (Active Top Secret Clearance Required)

DC - Washington💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-26 → 2026-09-26

Core

Ensure security and integrity of systems, networks, and data across the enterprise for federal civilian, defense, and intelligence community customers.

Role type

Senior individual contributor security engineer

Builds

Secure system configurations, network security controls, and compliance with RMF guidelines

Domain

Federal government contracting / Cybersecurity

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

RMF implementation, Security Configuration Management (SCM) tools, IDS/IPS, vulnerability assessment, firewall administration, Identity and access management, Application security, Data-at-rest encryption, Secure network architectures, Information Assurance Assessment and Authorization (A&A)

Preferred skills

Penetration testing, Virtual machine encryption, Knowledge of APTs, phishing, social engineering, NAC, anti-malware technologies

Technologies

Tripwire, CyberArk, Windows Active Directory (AD)

Responsibilities

Implement and manage security measures in accordance with RMF guidelines; Utilize SCM tools to maintain secure system configurations; Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot security platforms; Implement and manage IDS/IPS capabilities and perform vulnerability assessments; Configure and manage firewall and network security controls; Apply identity and access management principles; Support application security initiatives and data protection requirements; Conduct security assessments and support A&A activities; Monitor, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity threats; Collaborate with teams to remediate security risks; Ensure compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements; Document security configurations and remediation activities

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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