Senior Security Engineering

Senior Security Engineer (Top Secret Clearance Required) The Senior Security Engineer is a part of a cloud security team responsible for supporting the design, development, and operations of secure cloud platforms across DOJ/FBI environments. This position is responsible for advanced threat detection, incident response planning, cyber resiliency strategy, and ensuring compliance with enterprise and federal security standards. The engineer collaborates across multiple FBI OCIO teams and external partners to protect mission-critical applications and infrastructure. Support the development of enterprise-wide cloud security policies, incident response plans, and cyber resiliency strategies. # Support design, implementation, and continuous improvement of secure cloud-based architectures and monitoring systems. # Analyze complex security data to detect, remediate, and prevent cyber threats. # Guide platform and application teams on secure coding and architecture best practices. # Oversee COMSEC operations and cryptographic key management systems (CKMS). # Ensure compliance with federal and industry standards, including NIST, CNSSI 4009, and DoD policies. # Mentor junior engineers and support security-related projects from concept through deployment. 8+ years of cybersecurity experience, with at least 3+ years in a cloud security role. ~ Deep technical knowledge of cloud security across enterprise and hybrid environments. ~ Expertise in security architecture, network defense, data protection, and threat modeling. ~ Demonstrated experience with incident response, log correlation, and risk assessment. Certifications such as CISSP , CCSP , AWS Security Specialty , or GCIH strongly preferred. Edgar Hoover Building, 935 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20535