Lead Cyber Project Engineer (TS/SCI - DC Metro)

GuidePoint Security - Springfield, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Springfield, VA

501-1,000 employees

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Lead Cyber Project Engineer will be responsible for building, deploying, configuring, and maintaining cybersecurity infrastructure and applications in both on-premises and cloud environments. This role requires a deep understanding of cybersecurity solutions and the ability to implement them effectively to support customer business and mission goals. The position demands strong technical expertise, particularly in cloud services and operating systems, along with excellent communication skills to represent customer requirements and coordinate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build, deploy, configure, and maintain on-premises and cloud-based cybersecurity infrastructure and applications.
• Engineer and implement cybersecurity solutions leveraging cloud services such as EC2, EBS, ELB, S3, and RDS.
• Assist with research and implementation of enterprise-wide cybersecurity solutions/capabilities/enhancements.
• Evaluate and recommend changes and/or technology upgrades to address performance and standardization.
• Provide specific, detailed information for hardware and software selection and implementation techniques.
• Represent customer requirements in technical exchanges with other government agencies.
• Develop and maintain architecture diagrams and a roadmap for capabilities, operations, and technologies.
• Assist with development and execution of test plans and supporting documentation for network configuration upgrades.
• May serve as a team or task lead.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and external assessors to facilitate security assessments and authorization processes.

Requirements

• Deep expertise in Network Detection and Response (NDR), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs), Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), F5 platforms, email/web security gateways.
• Strong technical background with a thorough understanding of cloud infrastructure and security principles.
• Expertise in Windows and Linux server operating systems.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, including the ability to develop analytical documents and present to senior management.
• Ability to work independently with little direction and guidance.
• 6+ years related technical experience in network/cybersecurity engineering in a diverse environment with an emphasis in DoD capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience modernizing complex enterprise cybersecurity systems.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a Polygraph.
• Certified DoD 8140.01 and 8570.01-M IAT Level III and IASAE Level II.

Nice-to-haves

• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
• AWS Cloud Practitioner
• AWS SysOps Administrator
• AWS Solutions Architect

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical premiums (employee only $0 deductible and HSA plans) with 75% employer-paid family contributions.
• 100% employer-paid dental premiums (employee only) with 75% employer-paid family contributions.
• 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program.
• Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance.
• Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment.
• Pet Benefit Option.