Principal Cyber Security Engineer

Principal Cyber Security Engineer | Chantilly, VA, United States | Hybrid

This employer is seeking a highly motivated Principal Cyber Security Engineer to join a dynamic team. The role is critical in supporting system accreditation efforts and enhancing the overall security posture of complex systems within a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional looking to make a significant impact on critical infrastructure.

The Role

• Design, implement, and maintain complex systems and infrastructure supporting key business objectives.
• Deploy solutions to proactively mitigate cyber threats while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues, providing recommendations for improved security.
• Plan and execute system upgrades, patches, and migrations, and develop disaster recovery plans.
• Develop system monitoring and alerting strategies and mentor junior team members.
• Assess security control performance and evaluate potential system security risks to implement corrective actions.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of additional experience in lieu of degree.
• 7+ years of cyber security experience.
• Demonstrated experience with accreditation processes and ICD 503 requirements.
• Experience meeting security compliance using RMF, information assurance tools, or DoD STIGs.
• Proven ability to work across a large team to drive security initiatives within complex systems.
• Experience with network inventory and documentation, including security compliance, patching, and authentication.
• Current DoD 8570 certification meeting IAT Level II requirements.

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and support critical national security missions.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities.
• Engaging work on complex, intertwined systems and data flows.

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