Cybersecurity Engineer (5372)

Metrostar Systems - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As a Cybersecurity Engineer at MetroStar, you will play a crucial role in protecting the organization's digital assets and sensitive information. This position involves designing, implementing, and maintaining cybersecurity infrastructure while staying updated on emerging threats and vulnerabilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity and a commitment to safeguarding the organization's networks and systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, endpoint protection, and encryption mechanisms.
• Conduct regular security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in systems, networks, and applications.
• Develop and implement incident response plans to effectively address security breaches and incidents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Monitor network traffic, system logs, and security alerts to detect and respond to potential security incidents.
• Analyze and investigate anomalies and security breaches, taking appropriate actions to mitigate risks.
• Work closely with IT, software development, and compliance teams to integrate security into all phases of the development lifecycle.
• Maintain thorough documentation of security processes, procedures, and configurations, and prepare detailed reports on security findings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Active TS//SCI clearance with CI poly.
• At least 6 years of experience as a cybersecurity engineer with a specialization in security controls implementation and continuous monitoring.
• Strong skills in log collection and analysis using tools such as Splunk.
• Experience in implementing security controls from government regulatory frameworks and security standards (e.g., NIST SP 800-53, RMF, ICD 503, FISMA, FedRAMP).
• Experience with cloud, container, and DevSecOps services within IL5 to IL6+ environments.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and infrastructure components.
• Proficiency in incident response, security incident handling, and forensic analysis techniques.
• Experience with security tools such as Fortify, Acunetix, and Prisma Cloud.
• Effective communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to various stakeholders.
• CISSP or equivalent certification to support DoD 8140 requirements.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package
• Professional growth opportunities
• Valuable time to recharge