Cybersecurity Engineer 3 with Security Clearance

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 contr ols. * Experience 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. * Experience querying and analyzing aggregated logs to identify security-relevant anomalies or risks. * Strong experience implementing security contr ols from government regulatory frameworks and security standards, including NIST SP 800-53, RMF, ICD 503, FISMA, and FedRAMP. * Experience 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. 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