Job Description

**ACTIVE TS/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED**

Join Our Team as a Cybersecurity Engineer – Shape the Future of Secure Technology!

We’re looking for an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to join our dynamic team and help design, implement, and maintain robust cybersecurity infrastructure across both on-premises and cloud environments. If you’re passionate about cutting-edge technology, cloud services, and building secure systems, this is the role for you!

How You’ll Make an Impact:

As a Cybersecurity Engineer, you'll work at the forefront of securing complex systems by deploying, configuring, and maintaining cybersecurity solutions on both Windows and Linux operating systems. You will leverage cloud services like EC2, EBS, ELB, S3, and RDS to create innovative and efficient security solutions.

Your role will be essential in developing and enhancing cybersecurity capabilities across the enterprise, collaborating with teams to meet business and mission goals. You’ll evaluate and recommend improvements to existing systems, ensuring they align with industry best practices while also meeting both current and future capacity needs.

You will also be involved in evaluating and implementing key cybersecurity technologies, as well as representing customer needs in technical discussions with government agencies. Your expertise will contribute to developing detailed roadmaps for future capabilities, as well as testing and documenting network upgrades to ensure secure, seamless implementations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build, deploy, configure, and maintain both on-premises and cloud-based cybersecurity infrastructure and applications running on Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Engineer and implement cloud-based cybersecurity solutions utilizing services like EC2, EBS, ELB, S3, and RDS.
• Research and deploy enterprise-wide cybersecurity solutions and enhancements to align with customer mission goals.
• Recommend technology upgrades and changes to improve performance and align with industry standards and best practices.
• Provide detailed guidance on hardware/software selection, implementation techniques, and tools to meet current and future business needs.
• Represent customer requirements in technical exchanges with other government agencies.
• Develop and maintain architecture diagrams and capability roadmaps.
• Assist with creating and executing test plans, documenting network upgrades, and obtaining customer approval prior to implementation.
• Lead or support teams and task efforts as needed.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and external assessors to manage security assessments and the authorization process.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Expertise: Deep knowledge in one of the following areas and familiarity with others: Network Detection and Response (NDR), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs), Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), F5 platforms, and email/web security gateways.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure and security principles, including compute, storage, and transport.
• Operating Systems: Expertise in both Windows and Linux server environments.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional writing and communication skills, with the ability to develop detailed reports and deliver presentations to senior management.
• Self-Starter: Ability to work independently with minimal guidance, taking initiative to drive solutions.
• Experience: 6+ years of technical experience in network/cybersecurity engineering, including working with large-scale enterprise/global networks in complex environments with an emphasis on DoD capabilities.
• Experience in Modernization: Proven track record of modernizing enterprise cybersecurity systems.
• Clearance: Must hold a TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a Polygraph.
• Certifications: Must hold certifications as per DoD 8140.01 and 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical Officer (IAT) Level III and Information Assurance System Architecture and Engineering Specialist (IASAE) Level II.

Location: Springfield, VA (Customer Site)

If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to make an impact in cybersecurity while working with the latest technologies, we’d love to hear from you! Join us and help shape the future of secure, cloud-based infrastructures.

Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $135-145k. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.
• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Accrued PTO, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and more!

D2 Consulting is committed to a merit-based recruitment process and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. As a Veteran-Owned Small Business, we particularly welcome applications from veterans who have the requisite skills and experience. Job applicants that are interested in one of our openings and may require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, should contact us to request an accommodation.