Cyber Security Engineer

$70,000 - $170,000/Yr

Dev Technology - Bethesda, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Bethesda, MD

About the position

The Cyber Security Engineer will play a crucial role in enhancing the cybersecurity posture of mission-critical systems for federal clients. This position involves leading the design, deployment, and management of cybersecurity solutions, conducting security assessments, and providing mentorship to junior engineers. The role requires a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating security risks while staying updated on emerging threats and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, deployment, and management of cybersecurity solutions to safeguard information and systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement effective cybersecurity policies, procedures, and standards.
• Conduct comprehensive security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability analysis to identify and address complex security risks.
• Stay updated with emerging cyber threats and trends and provide strategic recommendations for implementing new security technologies and best practices.
• Oversee security incident response and coordinate rapid response and mitigation efforts.
• Design, implement, and maintain secure network architectures, including firewalls, load balancers, and intrusion prevention systems (IPS).
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure secure cloud adoption and configuration.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior security engineers and analysts.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience as a Cyber Security Engineer or related field.
• Experience with Cisco ASA, Cisco FirePOWER, F5 LTM and GTM load balancers, Juniper SRX firewall, and Nessus.

Benefits

• Generous and flexible time-off policy
• Flexible work schedules and telework options, including remote work availability for eligible projects
• Career development opportunities including a mentorship program, technical and management training through Dev University, hands-on learning through DevLab, tuition reimbursement, and paid training opportunities
• Industry-leading benefits including a choice of two health plans that include dental and vision, flexible spending account, commuter benefits, life insurance, and more
• 401K matching with immediate vesting and end of year profit sharing
• Regular team and company social events including our annual party, happy hours, fitness challenges, and more
• A focus on community engagement including company wide support activities, employer match for donations, and time off for volunteer efforts