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Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer with Security Clearance
Cornerstone DefenseReston, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 13 Jul 2026
Quick Overview
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer Reston, VA Active TS/SCI with poly As a Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in safeguarding our organizations digital assets and sensitive information. The ideal candidate is a dedicated professional with a strong background in cybersecurity, a deep understanding of current threats and vulnerabilities, and the ability to implement robust security measures. As a Cybersecurity Engineer, you will contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of our cybersecurity infrastructure while staying abreast of emerging trends in the field Company Overview: Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation's toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don't look any further than Cornerstone Defense. Job Responsibilities: * Design, implement, and manage security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, endpoint protection, and encryption mechanisms to ensure the organizations networks and systems remain secure. * Conduct regular security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in systems, networks, and applications. * Develop and implement incident response plans to effectively address security breaches, 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 cross-functional teams, including IT, software development, and compliance, to integrate security into all phases of the development lifecycle and ensure a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity. * Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of security processes, procedures, and configurations. Prepare detailed reports on security findings, incidents, and actions taken. Required Skills: * 7+ years of experience as a cybersecurity engineer with a specialization in designing and building implementations of required security contr ols; and implementing continuous monitoring and auditing of solutions for compliance with security contr ols. * Strong skills in specifying and implementing log collection into tools such as Splunk, and performing querying and analysis of aggregated logs to identify security-relevant anomalies or risks * Strong experience in implementing security contr ols from government regulatory frameworks and security standards (e.g., NIST SP 800-53, RMF, ICD 503, FISMA, FedRAMP). * Experience with implementing contr ols 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 * Active TS//SCI clearance with CI poly
Skills
Encryption
Splunk
Prisma
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