Cybersecurity Operations Engineer

Responsibilities & Qualifications RESPONSIBILITIES The Cybersecurity Operations Engineer will implement and maintain defensive cyber controls aligned with ODNI’s Zero Trust and ICAM policies. Core responsibilities include: Deploy and configure endpoint security tools (CrowdStrike, Tanium, Defender). Design and enforce identity and access policies using Okta, LDAP, and certificate authorities. Monitor and respond to alerts in Splunk, ELK, and other SIEM platforms. Write detection logic and correlation rules for threat identification and mitigation. Support audits, POA&M resolution, and incident response activities. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph. Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information security, or IT. 5+ years of hands‑on cyber defense or blue team experience. Experience with SIEM platforms, endpoint agents, and network security tools. Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture, ICAM, and enclave hardening. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Certified Splunk Architect, CISSP, or equivalent. Knowledge of CNSSI 1253, NIST 800‑171, and ICD 503 standards. Prior experience supporting CDM or IC cyber modernization programs. Familiarity with enclave‑level incident response and containment procedures. Overview We are seeking a Cybersecurity Operations Engineer to support the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) as part of a dynamic, mission‑driven team. This engineer will play a key role in designing, delivering, and supporting secure, agile solutions that enable ODNI to execute its intelligence integration and national security mission. This position offers the opportunity to work across classified environments, contribute to enterprise transformation, and help implement next‑generation capabilities aligned with ODNI's modernization priorities. Additional Job Information WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Location: Bethesda, MD. Occasional travel within the National Capital Region (NCR) Type of environment: Varies Noise level: Low Work schedule: “Normal work hours” constitute on average 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week (excluding breaks and meal periods) within standard operational hours occurring 0600-1800, Monday-Friday, excluding Federal holidays. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs. Amount of Travel: 10% PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE U.S. Citizenship Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph OTHER INFORMATION Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. 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