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Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (Washington)

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (Washington)

ClearanceJobsWashington, DC, US
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Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

At ValidaTek, we modernize and optimize IT services to solve some of the most critical challenges facing federal civilian and defense agencies. From customers to partners to top-talent employees, ValidaTek puts people first, empowering them to exceed expectations and transform government organizations. Our success starts and ends with our people, so we built a company where great people can do great things, with the resources and autonomy to make decisions that transform organizations. We operate as one team of diverse people, united by a passion for continuous growth and optimization. Our commitment to quality and performance optimization is the reason why our IT Service Projects and New Development Projects have been appraised at CMMI Maturity Level 5, positioning us as one of a handful of elite companies to receive the highest form of third-party validation.

We are seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer who will be responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of IT systems within a highly technical DISA program. This role involves designing, developing, and implementing cybersecurity solutions, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with DoD security policies and best practices.

Responsibilities

  • Security Requirements Analysis : Analyze and define security requirements for multilevel security (MLS) systems, ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards.
  • Solution Engineering & Integration : Design, develop, and integrate security solutions to meet MLS and information assurance requirements.
  • Security Audits & Compliance : Conduct security audits, perform risk assessments, and recommend strategies for risk mitigation.
  • Security Documentation & SOPs : Generate system-level security documentation and support the development of System Operation Procedure (SOP) documents.
  • IT Governance & Risk Management : Apply knowledge of IT governance requirements, encryption and decryption capabilities, and risk mitigation strategies to establish secure solutions.
  • Threat & Vulnerability Analysis : Perform vulnerability and risk assessments across computer systems and applications throughout the system development life cycle (SDLC).
  • Security Architecture Development : Design, analyze, and implement security features for system architectures, ensuring robust information assurance.
  • System Security Integration : Provide expert-level integration and implementation of cybersecurity solutions across various IT environments.
  • Technical Problem-Solving : Identify and resolve cybersecurity-related technical issues, providing engineering and technical support to mitigate threats.

Qualifications

  • Security Clearance : Active Top Secret / SCI clearance
  • Education : Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
  • Experience : Minimum 8 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, system security, or information assurance, preferably within a DoD or federal agency environment (DISA experience highly preferred).
  • Certifications (Preferred) :
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • Security+ or other DoD 8570.01-M certifications (IAM / IAT Level III preferred)
  • Skills & Competencies :
  • Expertise in DoD security frameworks, risk management, and compliance (e.g., NIST 800-53, RMF, FedRAMP).
  • Strong understanding of encryption, intrusion detection / prevention systems (IDS / IPS), and cybersecurity best practices.
  • Proficiency in security tools such as SIEM, firewalls, vulnerability scanners, and endpoint protection platforms.
  • Experience with secure system design, cloud security, and network defense strategies.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills to interact with stakeholders and leadership.
  • ValidaTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to verify authorization to work in the United States. Offers of employment will be contingent upon passing a post-offer background check.

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