Security Engineer & Operations - Mid

1 month ago
Full-time
Mid Level
Cybersecurity
ARETUM

ARETUM

Leading government contractor providing technology-enabled mission support services to federal agencies worldwide.

Construction & Engineering

Description

  • Plan, assess, and support implementation of Zero Trust principles across classified environments.
  • Evaluate identity, device, network, application, and data protection controls and assess Zero Trust maturity against DoD reference architectures.
  • Oversee SIEM and SOAR operations for classified networks, including log and alert analysis and tuning.
  • Perform traffic pattern analysis to detect lateral movement, unauthorized activity, and data exfiltration risks.
  • Support incident response investigations and forensic analysis as part of security operations.
  • Oversee vulnerability management and perform advanced vulnerability and mission risk analysis across enterprise, tactical, and mission networks.
  • Configure and manage AWS security toolsets such as CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Inspector, and Security Hub.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering, operations, and compliance teams and serve as a technical authority/escalation point.
  • Contribute to cybersecurity strategy development, continuous process improvement, and staying current with emerging threats and DoD guidance.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree + 5 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor’s degree + 8 years of relevant experience.
  • Active Top Secret clearance required (position supports a federal government contract).
  • Applicants must be U.S. citizens currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
  • 5+ years of experience in information assurance, cybersecurity, or security engineering.
  • IAT Level III certification required; possess one of the following: CASP+ CE, CCNP, Security+, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, or CCSP.
  • Extensive experience supporting RMF in classified C5ISR and IIR environments and proven ability to lead complex cybersecurity and compliance efforts across multiple systems.
  • Hands-on experience with ACAS, ESS, SIEM/SOAR, SCAP, DISA STIGs, and Burp Suite, plus demonstrated expertise in traffic pattern analysis and advanced vulnerability analysis.
  • Expert knowledge of NIST 800-series publications and DoD cybersecurity requirements.
  • Preferred: extensive AWS security experience, experience supporting Department of War/DoD/intelligence community mission systems, advanced certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CAP, GSLC), experience implementing or assessing Zero Trust architectures, familiarity with cross-domain solutions and interconnected system authorization, and hands-on SIEM/SOAR tuning experience.
  • Willingness to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and adhere to applicable safeguarding and compliance requirements, and willingness to travel occasionally (expected <10%).

Benefits

  • Health care plan covering medical, dental, and vision
  • Retirement plan (401k)
  • Life insurance (basic, voluntary, and AD&D)
  • Paid time off and family leave (maternity and paternity)
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Remote work with occasional travel (typically less than 10%)

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