Responsibilities
- Conduct ongoing security assessments using NIST, FISMA, CISA, and federal guidelines and recommend corrective actions.
- Perform systems engineering and maintenance aligned with standards.
- Implement and troubleshoot security solutions across LAN, Azure, and wireless environments.
- Evaluate and improve cybersecurity operations strategy and align with best practices.
- Configure and operate cybersecurity tools (SIEM, Syslog, NDR, EDR, firewalls, M365 security, Defender for Cloud, CDM).
- Collaborate with CISO and Privacy Officer to enhance cybersecurity and privacy programs.
- Integrate security requirements into applications and IT services.
- Monitor systems, analyze logs, and conduct threat hunting.
- Develop security orchestration and automation capabilities.
- Execute continuous monitoring and assess control effectiveness.
- Develop detection and response policies and automation.
- Perform incident response activities per NIGC plan.
- Develop incident handling procedures.
- Ensure proper logging and data retention for investigations.
- Collect metrics and produce threat/risk reports.
- Develop and maintain security documentation and SOPs.
Requirements
- Authorization to permanently work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CASP+, Security+, CCSP, AZ-500, SC-100/200, etc.)
- Minimum 6 years of continuous experience in cybersecurity operations, systems security, or related field
- Demonstrated experience applying NIST guidelines, FISMA, CISA directives, and federal security standards
- Hands-on experience with Security tools (SIEM, EDR, NDR, Syslog, firewalls, M365 security, Defender for Cloud, CDM), Azure cloud security, and networking technologies (LAN, wireless)
- Experience conducting security assessments, continuous monitoring, and threat hunting
- Experience conducting incident response and incident handling procedures
- Ability to develop security automation, detection/response policies, and cybersecurity strategies
- Proven ability to perform with minimal supervision at a senior level
- Must meet Public Trust clearance and federal compliance requirements
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Financial benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Paid leave
- Professional development
- Tuition assistance
- Work-life programs
- Award programs for exceptional performance and service standards
Work Arrangement
On-site — Washington, D.C.
Additional Information
- Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week are eligible for benefits.
- Other offerings may be provided for employees not working at least 20 hours a week.
- Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- Must meet Public Trust clearance and federal compliance requirements.
