1492 - Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Sigma Defense is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team in Patuxent River NAS, MD.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

• 3+ years as a Cybersecurity Architect or Lead Cybersecurity Engineer.
• Strong understanding of Operating System security, network security, and application security.
• Experience with security tools and technologies such as Identification, Authentication, and Authorization systems; host and network firewalls; Endpoint Security systems; Security Information and Event Monitoring systems; and Encryption systems.
• Experience with penetration testing and vulnerability assessment methodologies.
• Experience with security automation and scripting.
• Experience securing Tactical Platforms.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior engineers.
• Knowledge of Anti-Tamper Designs, Techniques, and Policies.
• Mandatory certifications: Security+ and RedHat Linux System Administration.
• Experience as a Security Architect, Enterprise Architect, or Information Systems Security Developer is preferred.

Personnel Clearance Level:

• Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active Secret security clearance.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science or related field of study.

Software/Programs Experience:

• Linux
• RedHat7
• ACAS
• DISA

Essential Job Duties (Not All-Inclusive):

• Security Architecture and Design
• Evaluate systems compliance with the cybersecurity architectural design, government/industry regulations, and best practices.
• Assist with implementing and maintaining secure architecture through securing systems, networks, and applications.
• Develop, document, and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Security Assessments and Risk Management
• Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and potential threats.
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies to address identified risks.
• Evaluate security logs and systems for unauthorized and/or suspicious activity.
• Incident Response and Security Operations
• Lead or participate in security incident response activities.
• Conduct post-incident analysis to identify root causes and prevent future incidents.
• Develop and maintain incident response plans and playbooks.
• Security Tooling and Automation
• Evaluate, select, and implement security tools and technologies.
• Develop and maintain security automation scripts and tools.
• Mentoring and Collaboration
• Collaborate with other teams and stakeholders to ensure security is integrated into all aspects of the system.
• Stay up to date with the latest security threats and technologies.

Salary Range: $130,000- $160,000 annually.

• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12 (Floating) Holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Highly Competitive Salary