Security Engineer – Lead (R-00161)

Team: Security Analyst Team

Location: D.C./ MD / VA, Arlington VA

Commitment: Full-Time

Workplace Type: onsite

Job Responsibilities

This role will design, implement, and strengthen technical security capabilities that support RMF execution, FISMA requirements, and secure enterprise operations. This position calls for a senior engineer who can translate federal security requirements into operational controls, support engineering improvements across enterprise systems, and provide hands-on leadership in both enterprise and classified environments.

Job Duties

• • Lead cybersecurity engineering activities supporting enterprise systems and security capabilities 
  • Design, implement, and improve technical security controls and engineering practices 
  • Support implementation and optimization of security engineering practices aligned to RMF and FISMA requirements 
  • Assist with development and maintenance of secure configurations, engineering standards, and technical documentation 
  • Support technical implementation of continuous monitoring and automation capabilities 
  • Support engineering efforts tied to operational security tooling and platform effectiveness 
  • Provide engineering guidance for security monitoring, infrastructure protection, systems hardening, and secure integration 
  • Use MITRE ATT&CK to help identify control gaps, express defensive coverage limitations, and recommend technical remediation priorities 
  • Support implementation, administration, and engineering activities related to Splunk Enterprise Security 
  • Coordinate with operational, engineering, and government stakeholders on technical implementation priorities 
  • Support assessments, engineering reviews, and security improvements across systems and environments 
  • Ensure engineering deliverables are accurate, complete, and aligned with mission needs 

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field; or equivalent experience 
• Strong experience in cybersecurity engineering, systems security, and enterprise technical implementation 
• Experience translating security requirements into technical designs and operational controls 
• Experience supporting secure enterprise environments, including complex and high-visibility federal systems 
• Familiarity with RMF-driven control implementation, secure system integration, engineering governance, and continuous monitoring support 
• Experience using MITRE ATT&CK to assess defensive coverage, identify security engineering gaps, and support remediation planning 
• Experience with Splunk Enterprise Security administration and security engineering support 
• Ability to work effectively in classified environments within government controlled secure facilities 
• Strong technical writing, engineering documentation, and stakeholder communication skills 

Required Certifications

• CISSP 
• ISSEP 
• Splunk Certified Enterprise Security Admin 

• Clearance Required
  Top Secret/SCI Clearance (Final)