Security Engineer

About the Role Work with an expert team focused on implementing and operating next‑generation security solutions for government and commercial clients. Perform hands‑on evaluation, implementation, and operation of leading security cyber defense tools and technologies. Apply in‑depth defense strategies to large and complex networks to rapidly identify vulnerabilities and threats, prioritize response actions, and develop effective countermeasures. Apply thought leadership in a highly collaborative and innovative work environment to solve complex security challenges. The role expands from engineering solutions to protect data and networks, supporting mission success for national security assets. Key Responsibilities Develop relationships quickly and easily with other teams, communicating the complexities of security with a wide variety of audiences, including senior management. Manage infrastructure and cybersecurity controls, including enhanced detection and vulnerability capabilities and improved event correlation in large enterprises. Contribute to risk and vulnerability assessments in network, system, and application areas, leveraging big‑data analytics and traditional security event types to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise. Engineer solutions to complex challenges for customers using knowledge of network engineering, system administration and Active Directory. Serve as a primary technical resource in protecting data and networks from malicious payloads and actors. Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience performing systems administration for Windows or Linux, including basic troubleshooting, installation or configuration, monitoring system performance or availability, and performing security upgrades. Experience with the deployment or daily maintenance of ForeScout CounterACT appliances. Experience with network engineering, including physical or logical port installation, switch configuration, VLANs, network firewalls, and network administration services such as Active Directory. Knowledge of multi‑domain architectures, including data center, WAN, and LAN in virtualized architectures. Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam. Academic credential and relevant experience: HS diploma or GED and 7+ years of experience; Associate’s degree and 5+ years of experience; Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience; or Master’s degree and 1+ year of experience. Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification such as SecurityX, CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, or equivalent within 30 days of start date. Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 Cybersecurity Service Provider – Infrastructure Support Certification (CSSP‑IS) such as CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND prior to start date. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of federal information security policies, standards, procedures, directives, frameworks, and assessment and risk management processes for enterprise systems. Ability to install and deploy ForeScout in a multi‑domain customer environment. Ability to integrate cybersecurity data using enterprise or custom data aggregation and analysis tools, including Splunk. Experience providing Tier II IT operations support, including ticket work and remediation. Strong independent initiative, ability to work without significant direction, and collaborate effectively with a team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including coordinating efforts and establishing customer relations. ForeScout Certified Administrator (FSCA) or ForeScout Certified Engineer (FSCE) certifications. Security Clearance Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required. Compensation Salary range: $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). Compensation is determined by location, individual education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific requirements. Benefits (Summary) Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement plans. Paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. Recognition awards for exceptional performance. Eligibility for full benefits for full‑time employees working at least 20 hours per week. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. The company is a committed non‑discriminator. #J-18808-Ljbffr