Sr. Cyber Security Engineer

IT Cyber Security

Travel Required: Up to 10%

Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

• Design, implement, and maintain secure infrastructure, systems, and solutions to support enterprise cybersecurity operations.
• Monitor security alerts and events, perform initial triage and analysis, and escalate incidents as needed.
• Investigate potential security incidents using SIEM, endpoint, network, and other security tools to determine scope, impact, and remediation steps.
• Support incident response activities, including containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident documentation.
• Develop, tune, and improve security detections, rules, playbooks, and operational procedures to enhance SOC effectiveness.
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify vulnerabilities, strengthen controls, and protect systems, applications, and data.
• Document findings, actions taken, and incident details clearly and accurately in accordance with procedures and reporting requirements.
• Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and apply that knowledge to defensive operations.

What You Will Need:

• Minimum of 6+ years of overall work experience, preferably in cybersecurity, information technology, or a related technical support or engineering role.
• Bachelors degree from an accredited university.
• Strong understanding of security operations, incident response, and common cyber threats.
• Experience with SIEM tools, log analysis, and endpoint or network security concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize and respond to alerts in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and follow established procedures.
• Must be able to work full time and support SOC operations as needed.
• US Citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a public trust; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their public trust prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience with tools such as Splunk, QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel, or similar SIEM platforms.
• Security certifications such as Security+, CySA+, GSEC, or equivalent.
• Exposure to incident response, threat hunting, vulnerability management, or malware analysis.
• Basic scripting or automation skills (Python, PowerShell, or similar).
• Prior experience leading SOC shifts or mentoring junior analysts.

The annual salary range for this position is $92,000.00-$153,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus