Security Engineering Lead - Clearance Required

Cydecor is a premier Federal Government solutions provider, delivering differentiated innovations in mission systems and business platforms. We leverage leading-edge secure systems and software development, backed by industry-leading subject matter expertise, and business intelligence to enable decision-support and remain ahead of ever-evolving national security challenges. Our success rests squarely on three bedrock principles: People, our center of gravity; Mission, what inspires us; and an unyielding commitment to Excellence, what separates us.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Security Engineering Lead to support an enterprise cybersecurity program delivering 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) services. This role serves as the technical lead for SOC security engineering and modernization efforts, including the integration and sustainment of SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and IDS/IPS platforms across enterprise environments.

Responsibilities include:

• Engineer, integrate, and maintain SOC tools and platforms, ensuring effective configuration management and performance optimization
• Lead integration and sustainment of SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and IDS/IPS technologies across enterprise environments
• Advance Zero Trust principles across cloud and on-premises environments
• Expand automation capabilities to improve efficiency and coverage across security operations
• Enhance telemetry coverage to improve visibility across enterprise systems
• Assess and evaluate emerging technologies to enhance security capabilities
• Develop technical reports and implementation plans to support modernization initiatives
• Support continuous improvement of enterprise security architecture and engineering practices

Here's what you need (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in security administration systems and support
• A+, Security+, or Network+ certification
• Strong working knowledge of security services, networking, security policy, and consulting
• Experience installing, configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting network security solutions and related monitoring tools
• Experience supporting L2/L3 network devices, Network Admission Control (NAC), and 802.1x
• Experience working with firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN solutions, web application firewalls, content filtering, and NetFlow analysis
• Advanced working knowledge of encryption algorithms and secure communications
• Strong understanding of SIEM technologies and embedded systems security
• Advanced knowledge of network and data communication protocols
• Familiarity with NIST, FISMA, and Common Criteria regulations and standards
• Experience with network-based IDS/IPS technologies and modes of operation
• Experience evaluating new technologies and processes to enhance security capabilities
• Experience testing security solutions using industry-standard analysis criteria
• Experience delivering technical reports and formal documentation on test findings
• Experience responding to information security issues across the project lifecycle

Bonus Points If You Have (Desired Qualifications):

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Experience with scripting languages such as Bash or PowerShell
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Ability to solve complex technical problems
• Ability to learn and support new systems and applications
• Self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple concurrent tasks effectively

Security Clearance:

• Active Secret (TS eligible desired)

Education:

• Bachelor's degree

Work Schedule:

• Monday-Friday, Hybrid

Compensation and Benefits:

Cydecor offers a comprehensive compensation package including Health and Dental Insurance, Vision and Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, 401(K) + company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Company Holidays, Tuition and Professional Development Assistance and more.

What We Believe

We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Cydecor has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.

Tags: Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, SOC, SIEM, SOAR, EDR, IDS, IPS, Network Security, Zero Trust, Security Architecture, Security Operations Center, Threat Detection, Security Monitoring, Firewalls, VPN, Web Application Firewall (WAF), NetFlow, Encryption, Secure Communications, NIST, FISMA, Common Criteria, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, Automation, Bash, PowerShell, Federal Government, Cleared Jobs, Secret Clearance, Cyber Defense

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Cydecor is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/AA). All employment and hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, nationality, gender, ethnic origin, disability, age, sex, gender identity & expression, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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