Cybersecurity Engineer 3 with Security Clearance

Job Description Position Summary We are seeking a skilled and motivated Cybersecurity Engineer 3 to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in safeguarding digital assets and sensitive information. The ideal candidate is a dedicated cybersecurity professional with a strong understanding of current threats and vulnerabilities and the ability to implement robust security measures. The Cybersecurity Engineer 3 will contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of cybersecurity infrastructure while staying current on emerging trends, regulatory frameworks, and security best practices. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, endpoint protection, and encryption mechanisms.

• Conduct regular security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in systems, networks, and applications.

• Develop and implement incident response plans to effectively address security incidents and breaches.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.

• Monitor network traffic, system logs, and security alerts to detect and respond to potential security incidents.

• Analyze and investigate anomalies and security breaches, taking appropriate actions to mitigate risks.

• Work closely with IT, software development, compliance, and other cross-functional teams to integrate security into all phases of the development lifecycle.

• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of security processes, procedures, and configurations.

• Prepare detailed reports on security findings, incidents, and actions taken. Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph.

• 7+ years of experience as a cybersecurity engineer with a specialization in designing and building implementations of required security controls.

• Experience implementing continuous monitoring and auditing of solutions for compliance with security controls.

• Strong skills in specifying and implementing log collection into tools such as Splunk.

• Experience querying and analyzing aggregated logs to identify security-relevant anomalies or risks.

• Strong experience implementing security controls from government regulatory frameworks and security standards, including NIST SP 800-53, RMF, ICD 503, FISMA, and FedRAMP.

• Experience implementing controls for cloud, container, and DevSecOps services and solutions within IL5 to IL6+ environments.

• Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and infrastructure components.

• Proficiency in incident response, security incident handling, and forensic analysis techniques.

• Experience with security tools such as Fortify, Acunetix, and Prisma Cloud.

• Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• CISSP or equivalent certification to support DoD 8140 requirements. Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified. Required Education and Experience Equivalency

• High School Diploma/GED: N/A

• Associate Degree: N/A

• Bachelor's Degree: 7 years of experience.

• Master's Degree: 7 years of experience.

• PhD: 7 years of experience. Required Certifications

• CISSP or equivalent certification to support DoD 8140 requirements. Required Security Clearance

• Active Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph. Pay & Benefit Highlights Compensation

• Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity).

• Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral.

• Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent). Health

• 100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents.

• Choose from multiple plan options with CareFirst, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare, including PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans.

• 100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents.

• 100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents. Income Protection

• 100% company-paid premiums for short-term disability.

• 100% company-paid premiums for long-term disability.

• 100% company-paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D).

• 100% company-paid premiums for life insurance up to $200,000. Retirement

• 401(k) with immediate vesting: 4% company match plus a 4% non-elective company contribution (8% total).

• 401(k) pre-tax and Roth options. Leave

• Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).

• 11 paid floating holidays. Work-Life Balance

• Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work periods (contract and project-dependent). NT