Senior Cybersecurity Operations Engineer

NIGC Cybersecurity Engineer

The mission of the NIGC is to (1) promote tribal economic development, self-sufficiency, and strong tribal governments; (2) maintain the integrity of the Indian gaming industry; and (3) ensure that Tribes are the primary beneficiaries of their gaming activities.

The National Indian Gaming Commission was created by Congress through the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 (P.L. 100-497). The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) established the NIGC as an independent federal agency within the Department of the Interior (DOI). IGRA was enacted with the express purpose to support and promote tribal economic development, self sufficiency, and strong tribal governments through the operation of gaming on Indian Lands. IGRA provides a legal framework structured to safeguard tribes as the primary beneficiaries of their gaming operations, shield Indian gaming from corrupting influences, and ensure that the games offered are fair and honest. IGRA created the NIGC to protect tribal gaming as a means of generating revenue for tribal governance and tribal communities.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge and skills of information systems security principles, NIST guidelines, FISMA, CISA, and federal directives, to conduct ongoing security assessments of installed systems and networks with a view to recommend corrective actions.
• Perform systems engineering and maintenance activities according to established standards.
• Apply knowledge of Networking Technologies including LAN, MS Azure, and Wireless management in security solutions implementation and troubleshooting.
• Develop NIGC security operations capabilities by evaluating current strategies and pursuing alignment with best practices.
• Ensure the effective configuration and daily operations of tools that support the NIGC cybersecurity strategy. Such tools include SEIM integration, Syslog, Network Detection and Response (NDR), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Firewalls, M365 Cloud security, Defender for Cloud, and Continuous Diagnostics & Mitigation (CDM) capabilities.
• In collaboration with CISO and Privacy Officer develop plans, techniques, and measurable objectives to improve the development of cybersecurity and privacy measures that meet NIGC goals for protecting sensitive information.
• Collaborate with other teams on the integration of NIGC Applications and IT services to consider security implications and ensure that NIGC security requirements are met.
• Maintain threat awareness and monitor NIGC information systems for exploits and any suspicious activities. Analyze aggregated logs from security tools and perform regular threat hunting activities.
• Develop Security Orchestration and Automation capabilities.
• Adhere to Continuous Monitoring practices to evaluate the effectiveness of implemented security controls and execute proactive threat hunting activities to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of NIGC information systems.
• Develop detection and response configuration policies to increase automation.
• Execute Incident Response activities to include all associated actions according to the NIGC incident response plan.
• Develop Incident handling procedures.
• Validate that sufficient and relevant information is captured and retained from security tools to support actionable security awareness and incident investigations.
• Collect security operations performance and NIGC security posture management metrics and prepare NIGC threat reports to inform risk management decisions.
• Develop and maintain accurate security operations documentation including the preparation of standard operating procedures for recurring tasks.

Qualifications

A minimum of six (6) years of continuous, progressively responsible experience in cybersecurity engineering, security operations, or a related information security field, including hands-on experience with security tools (e.g., SIEM, EDR, NDR) and implementing continuous monitoring and incident response activities within enterprise environments.

Ability to Obtain a Public Trust:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Public Trust clearance. Candidates must be eligible to complete all required background investigation steps and meet applicable federal security requirements as a condition of employment.

Education

A Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred. Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CISSP, or equivalent) may be substituted for a formal degree. Demonstrated hands-on experience performing the required responsibilities is mandatory and may not be substituted.

Compensation

Salary Range: $125,000 – $155,000

This range represents a good faith estimate based on current market conditions, internal compensation structures, and the expected scope of work. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Final compensation will be determined based on contract funding, labor category alignment, and candidate qualifications, including experience, technical expertise, and geographic considerations. As part of our recruitment process, we continuously evaluate market conditions and candidate availability to ensure competitive and equitable compensation.

Location and Work Hours

Work shall be performed primarily onsite at the NIGC Headquarters located at 550 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20024. Limited remote work may be authorized at the discretion of the designated Federal Task Manager.

The standard work schedule shall be Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Benefits and EEO

At Ardent Eagle Solutions, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees and their families:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off

This job description is intended to describe the general scope of work and level of work that is needed to perform while on task with Ardent Eagle Solutions. Other duties may be assigned. Selected candidates may undergo a government security investigation and must fulfill eligibility criteria for accessing classified information. US citizenship may be a prerequisite for certain roles. Ardent Eagle Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to disability or protected veteran status.