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Cyber Security Engineer

United States, McLean · Job Posted April 19, 2026
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Job Description

Our team is seeking a skilled Cyber Security Engineer for a contract position supporting a major client in the Washington, DC area. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team dedicated to safeguarding complex enterprise environments using industry-leading security solutions.

Job Responsibility

  • Design, implement, and manage security infrastructure utilizing popular cyber security tools such as Splunk, Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike, Tenable Nessus, and Cisco Firepower
  • Monitor network and system security, identify vulnerabilities, and respond to threats and incidents in real-time
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to establish and enforce security best practices, policies, and standards
  • Conduct regular vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and risk analyses
  • Maintain and optimize security event monitoring and incident response workflows

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Cyber Security Engineer or in a similar cyber security role
  • Hands-on expertise with security tools such as Splunk (SIEM), Palo Alto Networks (firewalls), CrowdStrike (endpoint protection), Tenable Nessus (vulnerability scanning), and Cisco Firepower (intrusion prevention)
  • Deep knowledge of security frameworks and compliance requirements relevant to the Washington, DC region (e.g., NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP)
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communications skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field preferred
  • equivalent experience considered

Nice to have

Industry certifications (such as CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+, or similar) a plus

What we offer

  • medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan
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