Sr Cyber Security Engineer

Job Title: Sr Cyber Security Engineer
Location: Reston, VA
Type: Contract
Compensation: $83.33 - $87.00 per hour
Work Model: Remote (Needs to be in office 1 time/month)
Hours: 40.0

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements security solutions aligned with organizational strategies and security requirements.
• Architects and engineers trusted security systems into secure environments.
• Assists with day-to-day support and engineering support of cybersecurity solutions.
• Configures, customizes, and maintains cybersecurity software and hardware.
• Analyzes system logs for performance and security anomalies.
• Provides security requirements to system design architects and project managers.
• Advises management on cybersecurity policies, processes, and procedures.
• Develops implementation and deployment plans in line with organizational goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant IT security experience.
• Proven experience with application security, secure SDLC, DevSecOps, cloud security, and vulnerability management.
• Deep understanding of OWASP top 10, API security, and modern exploit techniques.
• Hands-on experience with security testing tools such as SAST, DAST, IAST, SCA, and manual penetration testing.
• Experience with cloud native security platforms like Wiz, CrowdStrike, or similar solutions.
• Hands-on experience securing AWS environments including IAM, EC2, S3, Lambda, EKS, CloudTrail, Security Hub, and GuardDuty.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes and container security, including Amazon EKS, RBAC, network policies, image security, and container hardening.
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, SOC2, CIS Benchmarks, MITRE ATT&CK.
• Experience with CI/CD platforms, DevOps tools, and secure pipeline practices.
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex risks and recommendations.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, AWS Security Specialty, CISA, GWEB are preferred.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, TeamPeople, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.