True Zero Technologies

Security Engineer – Lead (R-00161)

True Zero Technologies  •  Onsite  •  13 days ago
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Job Description

True Zero Technologies, a veteran-owned small business, was founded on the principle that the purposeful enablement of people and technology in an organization directly ties to the quality of its outcomes. True Zero recognizes that those outcomes begin and end with our people, and that is what we have built a community of like-minded, driven, and passionate individuals and innovators who are aligned in a common goal of delivering top-tier services to our customers. Our culture and commitment have been recognized through numerous accolades, including being named one of the Best Places to Work in 2023 in two categories (“Prosperous and Thriving” ($5MM–$50MM in gross revenue) and “Mid-Atlantic Region” (DC, DE, MD, NC, VA, WV)), and again in 2025 as a Best Places to Work honoree. In addition, True Zero earned coveted spots on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in America in 2022, 2023, and 2025, a testament to our sustained growth driven by our people-first approach and unwavering dedication to excellence.

Job Responsibilities

    This role will design, implement, and strengthen technical security capabilities that support RMF execution, FISMA requirements, and secure enterprise operations. This position calls for a senior engineer who can translate federal security requirements into operational controls, support engineering improvements across enterprise systems, and provide hands-on leadership in both enterprise and classified environments.

    Job Duties

    • Lead cybersecurity engineering activities supporting enterprise systems and security capabilities
    • Design, implement, and improve technical security controls and engineering practices
    • Support implementation and optimization of security engineering practices aligned to RMF and FISMA requirements
    • Assist with development and maintenance of secure configurations, engineering standards, and technical documentation
    • Support technical implementation of continuous monitoring and automation capabilities
    • Support engineering efforts tied to operational security tooling and platform effectiveness
    • Provide engineering guidance for security monitoring, infrastructure protection, systems hardening, and secure integration
    • Use MITRE ATT&CK to help identify control gaps, express defensive coverage limitations, and recommend technical remediation priorities
    • Support implementation, administration, and engineering activities related to Splunk Enterprise Security
    • Coordinate with operational, engineering, and government stakeholders on technical implementation priorities
    • Support assessments, engineering reviews, and security improvements across systems and environments
    • Ensure engineering deliverables are accurate, complete, and aligned with mission needs

Job Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field; or equivalent experience
    • Strong experience in cybersecurity engineering, systems security, and enterprise technical implementation
    • Experience translating security requirements into technical designs and operational controls
    • Experience supporting secure enterprise environments, including complex and high-visibility federal systems
    • Familiarity with RMF-driven control implementation, secure system integration, engineering governance, and continuous monitoring support
    • Experience using MITRE ATT&CK to assess defensive coverage, identify security engineering gaps, and support remediation planning
    • Experience with Splunk Enterprise Security administration and security engineering support
    • Ability to work effectively in classified environments within government controlled secure facilities
    • Strong technical writing, engineering documentation, and stakeholder communication skills
    • Required Certifications

      • CISSP
      • ISSEP
      • Splunk Certified Enterprise Security Admin
      • Clearance Required
        Top Secret/SCI Clearance (Final)


We’re actively searching for talented security and technology practitioners who are ready to experience the True Zero difference. As a True Zero team member, you'll enjoy:
- Competitive salary, paid twice per month
- Best in class medical coverage
- 100% of medical premiums covered by True Zero
- Company wide new business incentive programs
- Contribution Incentives (i.e. white papers, blog posts, internal webinars, etc.)
- 3 weeks of PTO starting + 11 Paid Holidays Annually
- 401k Program with 100% company match on the first 4%
- Monthly reimbursement of Cell Phone and Home Internet costs
- Paternity/Maternity Leave
- Investment in training and certifications to broaden and deepen your technical skills

True Zero Technologies

About True Zero Technologies

True Zero Technologies ("True Zero") is a seasoned, Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) specializing in comprehensive cybersecurity and consulting services. We are committed to fortifying the cyber posture of clients across public and private sectors through cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions and threat-centric strategies. Our unique strength lies in providing cybersecurity resiliency, structuring adaptive Zero Trust architectures, enabling bespoke managed security services, and ensuring compliance, effective implementation, and seamless operation of these best practice frameworks. We are home to a robust team of seasoned cybersecurity professionals with a proven track record of spearheading large-scale national cybersecurity initiatives across commercial, federal, civilian, defense, and SLED. Our multifaceted cybersecurity and managed security services include 24x7x365 Security Operations Center (SOC) support, proactive incident response and recovery, security engineering and architecture, in-depth cyber threat intelligence (hunt/identification/assessment), comprehensive security audit support, robust endpoint security, meticulous penetration testing, and the development of forward-thinking cyber-related policies and TTPs (tactics, techniques, and procedures).

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Fairfax, Virginia
Year Founded
2016
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