Cyber Security Engineer Lead
Information security analyst job in Springfield, VA
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Cyber Security Engineer Lead to join our team in Springfield, VA.
The Cyber Security Engineer Lead is responsible for the detection, identification, analysis, and reporting of cyber threats, intrusions, anomalous activities, and potential misuse of systems. This role supports the protection of customer's digital assets and sensitive data through the administration, monitoring, and continuous improvement of cybersecurity technologies and processes.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Threat Detection & Response: Identify, assess, and report potential cyber-attacks, intrusions, and abnormal system behaviors. Participate actively in incident response and recovery activities.
Technology Administration: Administer and maintain systems supporting Identity Management, Privileged User Access, Access Control (firewall), End Point Protection, Internet Protection, Vulnerability Scanning, and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools.
Mitigation & Remediation: Develop and implement enterprise-level mitigation strategies to address complex vulnerabilities.
Operational Support: Ensure proper installation, testing, patching, upgrading, and performance of cybersecurity tools and applications. Maintain system resiliency and availability across all managed technologies.
Policy Enforcement & Compliance: Enforce cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices in alignment with ManTech's security framework and regulatory requirements.
Leadership & Collaboration: Lead or participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives. Provide technical mentorship and subject matter expertise to junior team members.; Continuous Improvement: Interpret internal and external cybersecurity trends and business challenges; recommend and implement innovative solutions to strengthen the enterprise security
posture.
Monitor intrusion detection and prevention systems and other security event data sources; determine if security events monitored should be escalated to incidents and follow all applicable incident response and reporting processes and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related Cyber Security field.
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification (required within 6 months of assignment to the position, otherwise failure to obtain certification within 6 months of assignment to the position may result in removal).
8+ years of relevant cybersecurity experience, including hands-on technical administration and operational security support.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Deep knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, principles, and technologies
Proficiency in SIEM, endpoint protection, and identity management tool
Must be able to travel up to 25%
Preferred Qualifications:
Have a good understanding of DISA compliance directives and recommend having knowledge of the JSIG.
Ability to lead small teams or projects
Excellent communication and influence skills; Strong judgment in identifying and mitigating security risks
Correlate data from intrusion detection and prevention systems with data from other sources
Clearance Requirements:
Must have current/active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a Yankee White security clearance
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%
The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.
The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.
Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Cyber Security Analyst
Information security analyst job in Washington, DC
We are seeking multiple mid-level (5 years minimum) Cyber Defense Incident Responders that are available to work the midnight shift (11pm-7:30am) in a Security Operations Center.
Clearance Requirements: Top Secret w/SCI
Location: Washington, D.C.
Job Description:
Coordinate incident response functions.
Coordinate and provide expert technical support to enterprise-wide cyber defense technicians to resolve cyber defense incidents.
Correlate incident data to identify specific vulnerabilities and make recommendations that enable expeditious remediation.
Perform analysis of log files from a variety of sources (e.g., individual host logs, network traffic logs, firewall logs, and intrusion detection system [IDS] logs) to identify possible threats to network security.
Perform cyber defense incident triage, to include determining scope, urgency, and potential impact, identifying the specific vulnerability, and making recommendations that enable expeditious remediation.
Perform cyber defense trend analysis and reporting.
Perform initial, forensically sound collection of images and inspect to discern possible mitigation/remediation on enterprise systems.
Perform real-time cyber defense incident handling (e.g., forensic collections, intrusion correlation and tracking, threat analysis, and direct system remediation) tasks to support deployable Incident Response Teams (IRTs).
Receive and analyze network alerts from various sources within the enterprise and determine possible causes of such alerts.
Track and document cyber defense incidents from initial detection through final resolution.
Employ approved defense-in-depth principles and practices (e.g., defense-in-multiple places, layered defenses, security robustness).
Collect intrusion artifacts (e.g., source code, malware, Trojans) and use discovered data to enable mitigation of potential cyber defense incidents within the enterprise.
Coordinate with intelligence analysts to correlate threat assessment data.
Monitor external data sources (e.g., cyber defense vendor sites, Computer Emergency Response Teams, Security Focus) to maintain currency of cyber defense threat condition and determine which security issues may have an impact on the enterprise.
Basic Qualifications- To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:
Bachelor's degree or higher
5+ years' experience in Malware analysis, digital forensics, data/network analysis, penetration testing, information assurance, leading incident handling
Must have,one of the following certifications: CERT Certified Computer Security Incident Handler (CSIH), ECC Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Information Security Fundamentals (GISF), or ISC2 Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of cyber attackers (e.g., script kiddies, insider threat, non-nation state sponsored, and nation sponsored).
Knowledge of system administration, network, and operating system hardening techniques.
Knowledge of cyber attack stages (e.g., reconnaissance, scanning, enumeration, gaining access, escalation of privileges, maintaining access, network exploitation, covering tracks).
Ability to apply techniques for detecting host and network-based intrusions using intrusion detection technologies.
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with senior management and leadership.
Ability to design incident response for cloud service models.
Knowledge of incident categories, incident responses, and timelines for responses.
Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies.
Knowledge of the common networking and routing protocols (e.g. TCP/IP), services (e.g., web, mail, DNS), and how they interact to provide network communications.
Knowledge of Application Security Risks (e.g. Open Web Application Security Project Top 10 list)
Desired Skills
Experience identifying, capturing, containing, and reporting malware.
Skill in preserving evidence integrity according to standard operating procedures or national standards.
Strong securing network communications experience.
Recognizing and categorizing types of vulnerabilities and associated attacks.
Skill in protecting a network against malware. (e.g., NIPS, anti-malware, restrict/prevent external devices, spam filters).
Experience performing damage assessments.
Skill in using security event correlation tools and design incident response for cloud service models.
Information Security Analyst IV
Information security analyst job in Washington, DC
Senior Security Engineer (Information Security Analyst IV)
Clearance: Public Trust (U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder; 3+ years U.S. residency required)
Business Unit: Digital Modernization
Role Summary
The Senior Security Engineer supports the Department of Transportation's (DOT) Cybersecurity mission by enhancing and maintaining the security posture of DOT information systems and infrastructure. These systems play a critical role in safeguarding U.S. critical infrastructure, including highways, bridges, and roadways. This position provides advanced security engineering, participates in strategic security design, and delivers technical expertise for integrated security systems and endpoint protection.
The role requires independent decision-making, leadership, and the ability to guide less experienced staff. It also involves complex problem-solving, interaction with senior federal leadership, and contributions that directly impact mission and schedule outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Implement endpoint protection profile changes to address external threats and enforce security requirements.
Coordinate with application, infrastructure, and engineering teams to troubleshoot endpoint protection software issues.
Integrate endpoint security data with security log aggregation tools, including SIEM platforms.
Participate in cybersecurity incident handling activities as requested.
Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices related to endpoint security.
Work assigned cybersecurity and security operations ITSM (ServiceNow) tickets through completion.
Participate in Cybersecurity and Security Operations (SecOps) meetings.
Collaborate on cybersecurity solutions that enhance the DOT's security posture.
Configure, validate, and test secure systems and physical controls to detect security weaknesses.
Contribute to strategic security design efforts, translating business and security requirements into technical solutions.
Recommend policy changes and guide others in achieving departmental cybersecurity objectives.
Required Technical Skills
Endpoint protection management solutions (hands-on experience).
Proven understanding of Federal cybersecurity requirements, including FISMA and the NIST 800 series.
Ability to articulate endpoint security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience collaborating across cross-functional cybersecurity teams.
Ability to evaluate complex security problems and apply judgment within established practices and policies.
Experience with integration of endpoint security data into SIEM or log aggregation tools.
Experience working security operations tickets within ServiceNow.
Knowledge of security systems, secure configuration, validation, and testing methodologies.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills
Foundational understanding of:
Application and technology stacks
Cloud-based systems
Operating systems
Databases
Networking
Firewalls
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Endpoint security software
Network IDS/IPS
Host-based IDS/IPS
General cybersecurity best practices and industry standards
Qualifications & Experience
9+ years of experience in Cybersecurity or related IT fields.
Bachelor's degree + 9 years OR
Master's degree + 7 years of experience
Technical Certifications (one or more required):
Network+
Security+
SSCP
GISF
ISACA Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Or similar technical cybersecurity certification
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Benefits (employee contribution):
Health insurance
Health savings account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Retirement plan
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Cyber Security Analyst
Information security analyst job in Germantown, MD
Creates cyber-intelligence tools / methods and performs research and analysis in order to mitigate and eliminate data and cyber security risks. Develops acceptance criteria for cybersecurity architecture.
Investigates computer and information security incidents to determine extent of compromise to national security information and automated information systems.
Assists with defining security objectives and system-level performance requirements.
Researches and stays abreast of tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trends in computer network vulnerabilities.
Configures and validates secure systems, tests security products/systems to detect computer and information security weaknesses.
Maintains the computer and information security incident, damage and threat assessment programs.
Supports the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by each government accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results and preparation of required reports.
Involved in the periodic conduct of a review of each system's audits and monitors corrective actions until all actions are closed.
Supports the development of integrated system solutions ensuring proprietary/confidential data and systems are protected.
Involved in the establishment of strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and supports obtaining certification and
accreditation of systems.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience.
2-4 years of experience in systems security.
Other Job Specific Skills
Must be able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.
Exercises a limited degree of latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments.
Excellent attention to detail.
Must be able to balance multiple tasks simultaneously.
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Cyber Security Engineer (W2 Contract only)
Information security analyst job in Silver Spring, MD
Role: Cybersecurity Engineer III
Contract
Job Responsibilities / Typical Day in the Role
Implement design reviews to evaluate security controls
Identify and communicate opportunities to enhance the security posture of Client
Build and / or manage enterprise security platforms effectively
Communicate effectively across all levels of management to articulate Client security goals and vision.
Identify and communicate opportunities to enhance the security posture of Client
Build and / or manage enterprise security platforms effectively (SAAS, on premise or in Cloud)
Communicate effectively across all levels of management to articulate Client security goals and vision.
Have a team player mentality; strive to contribute to team cohesion however can work independently if the need arises
Plan, design, engineer and implement security-related technologies
Understanding technical security issues, their implications within Client business units and able to effectively communicate them to management and other business leaders.
Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain security infrastructure - including software and hardware in cloud environments, as well as on-premises.
Conduct security audits and assessments to regularly determine the effectiveness of security platforms and identify areas of improvement.
Host and operating systems hardening, auditing, monitoring and logging with appropriate security controls and best practices while meeting security best practices and business goals
Research and explore emerging security technologies and determine their appropriate use within the company.
Prepare, document, and create standard operating procedures and protocols.
Crosstrain and mentor other team members as needed
Must Have Skills / Requirements
Implementing advanced cyber security technology in a complex environment
5+ years of experience; Hands-on experience in security engineering, hands-on experience in building, designing, and maintaining enterprise security tools.
Scripting experience (using Python, Go, or other equivalent languages)
5+ years of experience.
Hands-on Experience with automation technologies
3+ Years of experience; Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, etc.
Linux Experience.
5+ years of experience; Ability to construct and maintain complex network infrastructures.
Technology requirements:
Engineer and administer security platforms including SIEM/SOAR systems, endpoint detection and response, vulnerability management, anomaly detection, and cloud analysis.
Experience in managing the Brinqa vulnerability management platform and experience with Groovy programming language
Must have 5+ years of scripting experience (using Python or other equivalent languages)
Hands-on Experience in public cloud infrastructures like AWS (Amazon Web Services)
Nice to Have Skills / Preferred Requirements
Security and Cloud certifications are a plus. (CISSP, Splunk Admin, AWS Solution architect).
Media/entertainment or distributed global network experience.
Soft Skills
Hands-on technical experience with networking and computing system architectures, specifically, the security aspects thereof.
Thorough understanding of information security principles, techniques, principles, policy frameworks, and best practices
Hands-on technical experience with compliance and regulatory frameworks and how they affect architecture designs and review
Jr. Information System Security Officer
Information security analyst job in Washington, DC
Veteran Owned Firm Seeking a Junior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) for an Onsite role in Washington, DC
My name is Stephen Hrutka, and I am the owner of a Veteran Owned management consulting firm in Washington, DC focused on Technical/Cleared Recruiting for the DoD and IC.
HRUCKUS helps other Veteran-Owned businesses recruit for positions across the VA, SBA, HHS, DARPA, and other cutting-edge R&D related defense agencies.
We seek to fill a Junior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) position in Washington, DC.
The ideal candidate is a DMV resident who holds active TS/SCI clearance with CI-Poly eligibility, a minimum of 3 years of ISSO experience, at least 5 years in a computer science or cybersecurity-related role, hands-on familiarity with tools such as Nessus or NMAP, and a core certification such as CISSP, GISP, or CASP.
If you're interested, I'd be glad to provide more details about the role and further discuss your qualifications.
Thanks,
Stephen M Hrutka
Principal Consultant
HRUCKUS LLC
Executive Summary: HRUCKUS is looking for an experienced Jr. ISSO for an onsite role in Washington, DC. The program provides support in the areas of Cybersecurity and Management to improve the Information Assurance (IA) posture of a federal customer. The contract's support functions are: IA Management, Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) coordination and reporting, Risk Management Framework (RMF) application, IA compliance measurements and metrics, Assessment and Authorization (A&A), Vulnerability Management, and Cyber Defense support.
Key Responsibilities:
Services to support IS Security performed by the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) at a minimum, shall consist of the following activities:
Ensure the day-to-day implementation, oversight, continuous monitoring, and maintenance of the security configuration, practices, and procedures for each IS
Provide liaison support between the system owner and other IS security personnel
Ensure that selected security controls are implemented and operating as intended during all phases of the IS lifecycle
Ensure that system security documentation is developed, maintained, reviewed, and updated on a continuous basis
Conduct required IS vulnerability scans according to risk assessment parameters.
Develop Plan of Action and Milestones (POAMs) in response to reported security vulnerabilities
Manage the risks to ISs and other agency assets by coordinating appropriate correction or mitigation actions, and oversee and track the timely completion of (POAMs)
Coordinate system owner concurrence for correction or mitigation actions
Monitor security controls for agency ISs to maintain security Authorized To Operate (ATO)
Upload all security control evidence to the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) application to support security control implementation during the monitoring phase
Ensure that changes to an agency's IS, its environment, and/or operational needs that may affect the authorization status are reported to the system owner and IS Security Manager (ISSM)
Ensure the removal and retirement of ISs being decommissioned in coordination with the system owner, ISSM, and ISSR
Provide baseline security controls to the system owner, contingent upon the IS's security categorization, type of information processed, and entity type
Provide a recommendation to the Authorizing Official, in consultation with the system owner, regarding systems' impact levels and ISs' authorization boundary
Ensure that new entities are created in the GRC application with the security categorization of agency ISs
Initiate, coordinate, and recommend to the agency Authorizing Official all Interconnection Security Agreement (ISAs), Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs), and Memorandum of Agreement (MOAs) that permit the interconnection of an agency IS with any non-agency or joint-use IS
Perform an independent review of the System Security Plan (SSP) and make approval decisions
Request and negotiate the level of testing required for an IS with the Enterprise Information Security Section and the agency Authorizing Official
Schedule security control assessments in coordination with the system owner.
Coordinate IS security inspections, tests, and reviews with the Security and system owner. Submit the final SAA package to the agency Authorizing Official for a security ATO decision
Ensure that the Security ATO Electronic Communication (EC) is serialized into Sentinel under the applicable case file number
Advise the agency Authorizing Official of IS vulnerabilities and residual risks.
Ensure that all POA&M actions are completed and tested
Coordinate initiation of an event-driven reauthorization with the agency Authorizing Official
Ensure the removal and retirement of agency ISs being decommissioned, in coordination with the SO, ISSO, and ISSR.
Required Qualifications:
Current U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance w/ SCI and a CI-Polygraph eligibility
At least 3 years serving as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) at a cleared facility
Minimum of 5 years of work experience in a computer science or cybersecurity-related field
Familiarity with the use and operation of security tools including Tenable Nessus and/or Security Center, IBM Guardium, HP WeblInspect, Network Mapper (NMAP), and/or similar applications.
Hold at least one of the following certifications:
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Global Information Security Professional (GISP), or the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) or other certifications exemplifying skill sets such as those described in DoD Instruction 8570.1 Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I proficiency
Preferred Education:
A bachelor's and/or advanced degree in computer science, business management, or IT-related discipline.
Details:
Job Title: Jr. Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
Location: Washington, DC 20535
Clearance Requirement: Active Top-Secret Clearance w/ SCI and a CI-Polygraph eligibility
Assignment Type: Full-time, Onsite
Salary Range: $70,000 - $95,000 per year with benefits:
Competitive salary for well-qualified applicants
Relocation assistance available for highly qualified candidates
401(k) plan
Annual performance bonus
Certification and advanced degree attainment bonuses
Student Loan / Tuition reimbursement
Health Care Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Up to four weeks of paid vacation
11 Federal Holidays, and 3 Floating Holidays
Team bonding events
Cyber Security Engineer
Information security analyst job in Arlington, VA
We are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer with strong, hands-on experience implementing Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions, specifically using Azure Purview and Microsoft Intune. This role requires a technical practitioner who has directly deployed, configured, and operationalized security controls-not just monitored events. The engineer will design and implement secure architectures across cloud and hybrid environments, conduct threat modeling, integrate security into new platforms, and ensure alignment with industry best practices and regulatory frameworks such as NIST 800-53, FISMA, and FedRAMP.
The ideal candidate must have 10+ years of experience that brings advanced knowledge of cloud security, IAM, encryption, authentication protocols, and modern DevSecOps practices. Additional responsibilities include developing reusable security patterns, performing architecture reviews, enhancing automation, and partnering with IT teams to mature the organization's security posture. Strong communication skills, deep technical proficiency, and experience with Azure/AWS infrastructures are essential for success in this role.
This is an onsite direct hire opportunity in Arlington, VA, no contract, no sponsorship. Relocation assistance provided within the US.
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Chief Information Security Officer
Information security analyst job in Washington, DC
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
The Chief Information Security Officer is a senior executive responsible for defining and overseeing the enterprise-wide vision, strategy, and execution of information security programs that safeguard all organizational data and technology. Reporting directly to the CEO and/or Board of Directors, the CISO plays a pivotal role in managing security risk across both the Academic/Research and Clinical/Patient Care operations of the integrated university and hospital system.
Position Details
Salary: $250-2750k
Type: Full-time, direct hire
Location: Washington DC, onsite 3 days a week
Strategic Direction & Executive Leadership
Build and execute a long-term cybersecurity vision that supports the institution's academic initiatives, research priorities, and clinical mission.
Lead and develop the security department, offering coaching, structure, and direction to cybersecurity personnel and partner teams.
Establish the organization's security policies, governance models, and standards to ensure consistent risk management practices.
Oversee financial planning for cybersecurity, including technology investments, service contracts, and budget management.
Risk Oversight & Regulatory Alignment
Supervise all risk assessments, compliance reviews, and internal/external audits, ensuring timely closure of any identified risks.
Maintain adherence to all regulatory requirements applicable to both sectors:
Hospital/Clinical: HIPAA/HITECH, CMS guidelines, and relevant state-level data protection rules.
University/Research: FERPA, NIST SP 800-171 for research compliance, and PCI DSS for payment and donation processing.
Direct the institution's incident management program-coordinating preparation, testing, and response efforts during cybersecurity events affecting either environment.
Operational Security Management
Lead the selection, deployment, and ongoing support of cybersecurity technologies (e.g., SIEM tools, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, endpoint protection).
Oversee vulnerability assessments, penetration testing initiatives, and continuous monitoring activities.
Work closely with IT, engineering, research teams, and clinical technology leaders to incorporate secure design principles into all systems and projects.
Communication, Influence & Education
Act as the organization's primary authority on cybersecurity matters for executives, trustees, faculty, students, clinicians, and administrative teams.
Create and oversee training and awareness programs tailored to the specific needs of academic users, researchers handling sensitive data, and clinical professionals.
Provide routine briefings to senior leadership and the Board on emerging risks, ongoing initiatives, and the overall security posture.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field (Master's preferred).
Professional Background:
At least 10 years of progressive cybersecurity experience.
Minimum 5 years serving in a senior leadership capacity (e.g., CISO, Security Executive, VP of Cybersecurity).
Dual-sector experience: Strong understanding of both healthcare and higher-education cybersecurity and regulatory environments.
Certifications: One or more required-CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.
Key Skills & Core Competencies
Advanced knowledge of enterprise security design, network and cloud protection strategies, and modern risk evaluation techniques.
Strong familiarity with frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, and the MITRE ATT&CK model.
Outstanding leadership presence with the ability to collaborate, influence, and guide diverse groups across a complex institution.
Demonstrated success in leading security incident response efforts and handling high-pressure situations.
Proven ability to implement practical, scalable security practices in environments balancing open research culture with rigorous patient data protection requirements.
Security Architect
Information security analyst job in Washington, DC
Employment Type: Full-Time
Strategies
SteerBridge Strategies is a CVE-Verified, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) delivering a broad spectrum of professional services to the U.S. Government and private sector. Backed by decades of hands-on experience in federal acquisition and procurement, we deliver agile, best-in-class commercial solutions that drive mission success.
Our strength lies in our people-especially the veterans whose leadership, discipline, and dedication shape everything we do. At SteerBridge, we don't just hire talent-we empower it. We cultivate meaningful career paths for those who have served and for those who share our commitment to excellence, innovation, and service.
Position Overview
SteerBridge Strategies is seeking a highly accomplished Security Architect to support our Modern Disability Claims (MDC) initiative-a transformative effort to modernize claims processing systems for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This mission-critical project enhances the security, reliability, and operational efficiency of systems entrusted with sensitive Veteran information.
As the Security Architect, you will serve as a strategic and technical authority, guiding cybersecurity architecture across cloud and hybrid environments, ensuring compliance with federal and VA mandates, and fortifying the systems that safeguard the data of those who have served our nation.
This is a rare opportunity to apply your expertise at scale while shaping the future of secure digital services for millions of Veterans.
Key Responsibilities
Architect secure, scalable, and resilient solutions across cloud and hybrid infrastructures supporting VA claims systems.
Partner with engineering, infrastructure, and compliance teams to embed secure design principles throughout the system lifecycle.
Develop, maintain, and continuously refine System Security Plans (SSPs); lead all phases of the ATO process.
Interpret and apply NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, FedRAMP High, and VA-specific cybersecurity requirements across system and data environments.
Lead full RMF lifecycle activities-from system categorization through continuous monitoring and ongoing authorization.
Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, gap analyses, and vulnerability remediation planning.
Oversee the creation of cyber policies, technical documentation, audit-ready control evidence, and security reporting.
Coordinate and participate in security audits, penetration tests, incident response actions, and forensic investigations.
Serve as a subject matter expert in data protection, encryption technologies, identity/access controls, and secure SDLC best practices.
Collaborate with ISSOs, ISSEs, and federal security teams to ensure seamless security alignment and compliance.
Required Qualifications
U.S. Citizenship required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field
Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one
10+ years of cybersecurity architecture experience in federal or large enterprise environments
Deep expertise in NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and federal cybersecurity frameworks
Proven experience developing ATO packages and leading security authorization activities
Strong background in system hardening, network security, encryption protocols, and secure SDLC
Experience architecting secure solutions in AWS, Azure, and/or GCP environments
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce audit-ready documentation
Experience coordinating with ISSOs, ISSEs, federal security teams, and cross-functional engineering groups
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications such as CISSP, CAP, CISM, or equivalent
Cloud architecture experience or cloud-related certifications
Familiarity with VA security requirements, VAEC, and Veteran-focused IT systems
Hands-on experience designing solutions to FedRAMP High baselines
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Federal Holidays
A competitive salary commensurate with experience will be offered.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
SteerBridge Strategies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity-regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance during the application process, please reach out so we can support your needs.
Security Architect
Information security analyst job in Arlington, VA
Job Title: Security Architect
Terms: Full-time, Flexible for occasional telework - must be local to work location
Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen with Active Security Clearance
About the Role
Currently seeking to hire an experienced Security Architect to join the Diplomatic Security Cyber Mission Program, delivering leading cyber and technology security expertise to enable innovative, effective, and secure business processes.
Responsibilities
Define, design, and enhance security architecture and security systems.
Collaborate with Application, Data, and Infrastructure teams to architect, design, and implement security solutions.
Define and document security standards; direct implementation of standards and guidelines.
Perform security audits and reviews in compliance with Federal Government regulations and implement remediation.
Create and manage the Security Risk plan.
Review system configurations for compliance with Department-level security controls for new systems deployed into the enterprise.
Identify gaps in security architecture, allocate appropriate security services, and select suitable security mechanisms for enterprise systems.
Provide authoritative guidance on security architecture, including recommendations on controls, design patterns, and risk mitigation strategies.
Support enterprise stakeholders by ensuring alignment of proposed solutions with established security frameworks and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications:
Basic Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Science and 14 years of relevant security experience; 12 years with a Master's; 9 years with a PhD.
An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
Must possess or be able to obtain at least one of the following certifications before start date. Continued certification required as a condition of employment:
CISSP, Security+, Net+, A+, MCP, MCSE, CCNA, MCSA; IAT II / III level cert
U.S citizenship required.
Active Secret clearance required to start, with the ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience conducting industry reviews.
Experience writing white papers.
About us
Cyber Management International Corporation is actively recruiting highly IT Security professionals looking for challenging, exciting work in support of the U.S. Department of State (DOS). Specifically, our customer is the Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS), Directorate of Cyber and Technology Security (CTS). DS/CTS is a center of excellence that brings together cybersecurity, technology security, and investigative expertise as a unified security capability focused on solving critical and emerging issues enabling the State Department to fulfill its vital global mission.
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Senior Security Solutions Architect
Information security analyst job in Washington, DC
We are seeking a hands-on Solutions Architect who will also serve as the Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) for key cybersecurity systems supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This role is ideal for someone with
deep technical engineering skills, cloud and DevSecOps experience
. This individual will also lead teams to develop and implement technical solutions to remediate vulnerabilities and other complex cybersecurity challenges. Candidates will have a solutions-oriented mindset to help the VA problem solve complex cybersecurity and IT challenges. The candidates should also be well-versed with facilitating working sessions and have the ability to distill complex concepts into non-technical/common language.
The role will focus on analyzing and recommending system security architectures, vulnerability mitigation, policy-driven compliance implementation, and full-lifecycle support for the Department of Veteran's Affairs systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Cybersecurity Engineering & Architecture (Primary):
Analyze complex technical findings and determine necessary resources needed to solve problem-sets across multiple cybersecurity and technical domains
Able to partner with technical teams to develop and implement technical solutions
Design, build, and deploy secure cloud-native architectures and infrastructure components for VA information systems
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines with integrated security scanning, policy enforcement, and remediation tools
Implement secure infrastructure as code/policy as code using tools such as Terraform/CloudFormation, including writing and implementing PaC scripts
Align security architectures with Federal Zero Trust strategy, VA directives, and OMB policies
Enable automation of system telemetry and analytics pipelines for cyber situational awareness
ISSE Responsibilities:
Provide engineering and technical analysis on behalf of Agency Authorizing Officials (AOs) for System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessments, Security Controls Traceability Matrices (SCTMs), and POA&Ms
Support system authorization and compliance activities including continuous monitoring and system audits
Conduct regular and ad-hoc analysis of security control findings and develop and implement remediation strategies
Minimum Qualifications:
8+ years of security engineering, DevSecOps, or cloud architecture experience
Expertise in securing platforms hosted in AWS GovCloud and Azure Government
Strong experience with NIST RMF, FISMA, FedRAMP, and Zero Trust architecture implementation
Hands-on skills in IaC tools like Terraform and CI/CD tools such as GitLab/Jenkins, with ability to adopt new technologies if procured by the agency
Experience with network isolation tools such as Palo Alto Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW) and Juniper Mist Network Access Control (NAC) solutions or comparable
Demonstrated experience securing modern applications, APIs, and automated infrastructure
Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to explain complex, technical information in easily understood terms; ability to brief Senior VA leadership regularly
U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or technical equivalent with 5 years of technical experience or a total of 13 years in lieu of education
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior VA experience supporting VA OIS or major cybersecurity initiatives
Experience authoring and maintaining ATO documentation in VA or HHS environments
Experience with IoT/IoMT security solutions is a plus
Knowledge of federal cybersecurity standards
Senior Azure Security Engineer
Information security analyst job in Washington, DC
Job Title: Senior Azure Security Engineer
Rate: $80/Hr. w2
Job Qualifications:
Skills: Security Controls, Security Tools, System Security
Certifications: Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (Security+, CISSP, CISM)
Experience: 10+ years of related experience
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Job Description:
Information Security Analyst Duties and Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and maintain secure cloud architectures within Azure Government Secret classified environments
Enforce zero trust principles, role-based access control (RBAC), and identity federation (e.g.,Azure AD B2B/B2C with CAC/PIV)
Configure and manage security controls such as Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Key Vault, Azure Policy, NSGs, and Private Endpoints
Automate compliance and security operations using PowerShell, Terraform, or ARM templates
Integrate SIEM/SOAR tools (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel for IL6) for continuous monitoring, logging, and incident response
Conduct vulnerability assessments and implement remediations aligned to NIST 800-53, DoD STIGs, and JSIG
Collaborate with mission owners, compliance teams, and developers to ensure secure DevSecOps pipelines
Support Authority to Operate (ATO) processes by generating security documentation, control evidence, and supporting audits
Navigate federal systems through the authorization process to achieve and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO)
Work with the ISSO, Program and DOC ITD IA teams to maintain the necessary security authorizations
Develop comprehensive System Security Plans (SSPs) documenting all implemented NIST 800-53 controls
Coordinate security assessments with third-party assessors
Manage Plans of Actions & Milestones (POA&Ms) for addressing identified vulnerabilities
Ensure continuous monitoring plans meet agency requirements
Prepare authorization packages for government review
Maintain ongoing compliance through change management processes
Serve as the liaison between technical teams and authorizing officials
Translate security requirements into actionable tasks
Ensure all documentation meets the rigorous standards required for federal information systems
Information Security Analyst Requirements and Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in information systems security; master's degree or equivalent professional experience in information security is preferred
Active Secret clearance
5+ years in cloud security, including 2+ in Azure Government or DoD environments
Strong knowledge of Azure-native security tools, IL6 data handling, and cloud networking
Proficient in scripting (PowerShell, Python, or Bash) and Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform)
Experiences with DoD SRG, FedRAMP High, JSIG, and ICD 503 compliance frameworks
Hands-on experience with classified enclaves, hardened images, and enclave-to-enclave connectivity
Comprehensive knowledge of corporate Systems/Solutions Architecture processes and trends
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Secret Clearance to start
Knowledge of Agile software development process
Required Technical Skills:
SCAP, STIG, Patching, eMASS, and related RMF tools
Cybersecurity, Systems Administration, implementation of RMF tools and processes
Experience with gaining an ATO for systems and working the systems through the assessment and authorization process
Experience working with IP networking, networking protocols and understanding of security related technologies including encryption, IPsec, PKI, VPNs, firewalls, proxy services, DNS, electronic email and access-list
Excellent communication skills
Experience working in Agile software development teams
Experience with secure development, coding and engineering practices
Experience with Cybersecurity, Information Security, and Information Technology Security processes, protocols, and procedures.
Experience
10 years of relevant experience
* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
Experience with Cloud Security
Experience working with leading firewall, network scanning and authentication technologies
Experience working with internet, web, application and network security techniques
Experience in Agile methodology
Experience in Jira to support development team in agile environment
Experience working in Federal or State government environments
Ability to work independently and remotely
Certification: Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (Security+, CISSP, CISM)
Travel Required: Little to no travel anticipated (may be required upon customer request)
OT Security Engineer
Information security analyst job in Tysons Corner, VA
Come Forge the Future of Machine Identity Security
for Operational Technology & Industrial Control Systems
Where: Tysons, VA (Hybrid)
Supporting: Our CTO
At Corsha we're not just selling software; we're fundamentally reshaping how the most critical industrial and operational technology (OT) systems are secured. We're a cyber startup in the DC area, driven by a mission to bring trust, resilience, and identity to the operational systems that power our world - from factories to power grids. We're building the future of machine identity security, and we need a dynamic technical evangelist to join our front lines.
Tired of the Status Quo? Ready to Secure the Unseen? Here's your Opportunity:
If you're an engineer who thrives on solving hard problems, isn't afraid to get your hands dirty with industrial control systems and sees the immense potential of cybersecurity in unconventional environments, then read on. We move fast, we build for impact, and we need a security visionary to help us secure the machines that matter most.
Your Mission: Secure the Industrial Edge
We're looking for an OT Security Engineer to be a foundational engineer for our Machine Identity Platform (mIDP), specifically tailored for the unique and challenging landscape of OT systems. Your mission: implement, integrate, and defend the security infrastructure that underpins our cutting-edge solutions, with a heavy emphasis on industrial control systems and OT networks.
This isn't just about keeping the lights on. It's about building security architectures that are inherently secure, highly available, and resilient against the most sophisticated threats, often in environments where traditional IT paradigms simply don't apply. You'll be bridging the gap between cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies and the operational realities of factories, power plants, and critical infrastructure.
What You'll Be Forging:
Architect and Implement OT Security Solutions: Design, deploy, and manage secure architectures for our mIDP, specifically tailored for OT environments. This includes network segmentation, routing, switching, firewall configurations, and intrusion detection systems.
ICS/OT System Integration: Be the subject matter expert for integrating our mIDP with industrial control systems. This involves understanding and working with common industrial protocols (Modbus, OPC UA) and architectures (e.g., Purdue Model).
Machine Identity Integration: Collaborate closely with our product and engineering teams to integrate security configurations with our mIDP, ensuring seamless and secure authentication and authorization for OT devices and applications.
OT Network Hardening: Implement and enforce robust security best practices, including vulnerability management and access control for OT networks.
Troubleshooting and Optimization: Proactively monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve complex security issues across ICS and OT environments. Identify and implement optimizations to enhance system performance, reliability, and security.
Automation and Tooling: Develop and implement automation scripts and tools (e.g., Python, Ansible) to streamline provisioning, configuration management, and operational tasks.
Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Create comprehensive documentation, runbooks, and contribute to internal knowledge sharing to ensure maintainability and scalability of our infrastructure.
Stay Ahead of the Curve: Continuously research and evaluate new cybersecurity technologies, security trends, and best practices, particularly as they relate to OT and industrial control systems.
Collaborate and Mentor: Work closely with cross-functional teams (software engineers, security analysts, product managers) and provide mentorship to junior team members.
What You'll Bring:
5+ years of intense experience in OT security or a related role, with a proven track record in complex, high-performance, and high-stakes environments.
Deep, demonstrable expertise in industrial control systems and OT environments. You've implemented security products and solutions in real-world ICS/OT environments.
Strong proficiency in network security principles: Firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), network access control (NAC), and secure communication protocols.
Extensive hands-on experience with OT network architectures and protocols. You're comfortable with physical hardware and understand the nuances of industrial networks.
Rock solid understanding of cybersecurity principles: vulnerability management, threat modeling, and incident response.
Empathy for OT/ICS environments: You totally get the unique security challenges of Operational Technology, and understand common industrial protocols (Modbus, OPC UA) and architectures (e.g., Purdue Model). This isn't just a "nice-to-have"; it's critical.
Proficiency in scripting and automation: Python, Ansible, or similar languages for automating security provisioning and operations.
A relentless problem-solver: You thrive on diagnosing and resolving intricate security issues under pressure, with an unwavering focus on root cause analysis.
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills: You can articulate complex technical concepts clearly and work seamlessly with cross-functional teams.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
Self-starter with an insatiable curiosity: You're eager to learn, adapt, and drive solutions in a rapidly evolving, high-impact startup environment.
Bonus Points For:
Experience with specific machine identity solutions (PKI, certificates, secrets management).
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes
Knowledge of software-defined networking (SDN) solutions.
Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, GICSP, CISM).
Experience in a fast-paced startup environment.
Why Forge your Path with Corsha?
Real-World Impact: Your work won't just sit on a server; it will actively defend the critical operational systems that underpin our society. This is an opportunity to make a tangible, immediate difference.
Bleeding Edge: Be at the forefront of securing the intersection of cybersecurity, machine identity, and OT. We're defining the future, not just following trends.
Growth & Ownership: This is a startup - your contributions will directly shape our product, our culture, and our success. You'll work with incredible people that care and have impact.
Culture of Innovation: Join a team of brilliant, passionate engineers dedicated to solving the hardest problems. We foster a collaborative, intellectually stimulating, and supportive environment.
Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Wellness days, Generous PTO, Company-covered healthcare, 401k matching, paid parental leave, and of course snacks, lunches, and sustenance.
Ready to step up and secure the critical future of identity? Join Our Mission Today.
Reach out to us with your resume and why you think you'd make a stellar Corshian to *****************.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
Information System Security Engineer
Information security analyst job in Washington, DC
ISSO
Industry: Government Contracting
Our client is seeking a talented ISSO to join their team. This position will support the Assistant Secretary for Administration (ASA) under guidance from the CIO's Information System Security Manager (ISSM). The candidate will ensure a portfolio of 4 systems are in compliance with applicable NIST standards, and provide standard ISSO services. The candidate will also work closely with the other ISSOs supporting the client customers to provide leadership and mentoring and ensure consistent delivery of ISSO services.
ISSO Key Responsibilities:
· Ensure applicable cybersecurity policies are implemented for systems and information system-related physical security also under purview.
· Maintain operational security posture consistent with current security policy.
· Report actual or suspected computer-security incidents to DOT CSIRC within time frames established by DOT Incident Response policy for incident types in accordance with US-CERT.
· Distribute cybersecurity notices and advisories to appropriate personnel and that vendor-issued security patches are expeditiously installed.
· Serve as primary security to system owners, common control providers, and users.
· Serve as focal point for cybersecurity incident reporting and subsequent resolution.
· Assisting ISSM in reviewing contracts for information systems under the Component's control to ensure that cybersecurity is appropriately addressed in contract language.
· Ensure all security-related SDLC documentation meets all identified security needs.
· Maintain Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) documentation for information systems under purview according to DoT Cybersecurity Policy and Compendium.
· Ensure selection of NIST SP 800-53 baseline security controls are appropriate for system based on FIPS 199 security categorization, NIST SP 800-53 guidance, and supplemental DOT policy specified in DoT Cybersecurity Compendium.
· Assist System Owner, Information Owner, and ISSM in recording all known security weaknesses of assigned information systems in POA&Ms IAW DoT policy and procedures.
· Track all security education and awareness training conducted for personnel and contractors, as required by DoT Cybersecurity Policy and Compendium.
· Provide security advice to AO and System Owner on all matters (technical and otherwise) involving security of the information system.
· Ensure required updates are performed to key documents in accordance with NIST SP 800-37 for continuous monitoring.
· Identify changes to systems that may impact security controls, perform security impact assessment of proposed changes, report any change in risk posture, and provide recommendations for risk mitigation.
· Ensure proper backup procedures exist for assigned information systems and that procedures are performed and tested in accordance with System Security Plan.
· Assist System Owner and ISSM to ensure external connections to/from DoT information systems and networks are provided by an approved DoT Trusted Internet Connection Access Provider (TICAP) or DoT-approved Managed TIC Provider Service (MTIPS).
· Ensure audit logs are captured, maintained, and analyzed as required by NIST SP 800- 53 and any supplemental Departmental Cybersecurity Policy and the Compendium.
· Ensure DoT enterprise information security management system (CSAM or its successors) accurately contains required information system inventory, categorization, POA&Ms and other security metrics required by DoT CIO through this policy.
· Complete mandatory annual specialized information security training.
ISSO Required Skills:8+ years of experience in IT Security
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.
Understanding of NIST 800.53 and its applicability to IT Systems.
Expertise with Risk Management Framework, FEDRAMP and FISMA.
Understanding authentication in the cloud environment.
Experience with continuous monitoring of a cloud system
Experience working on assessments with third party assessments organization (3PAO)
AWS/Azure associate certified
ISSO Compensation and benefits: $120,000
Company-supported medical, dental, vision, life, STD, and LTD insurance
Benefits include 10 federal holidays and PTO.
401(k) with company matching
Flexible Spending Accounts for commuter, medical, and dependent care expenses
Tuition Assistance
Senior Lead Information Security Office (ISO) Consultant
Information security analyst job in Washington, DC
At Capital One, you will help consult on initiatives, programs, and projects to raise their game in Information Security. You are pragmatic and practical in your understanding of risk and security, but also willing to know when to pull in experts and escalate. You collaborate and innovate with other teams within Capital One to push the envelope. You are comfortable with Cloud Service technologies like Security & Access Control Management, Identity & Access management and API Implementation and Management. You are familiar with various Cloud computing models to include IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS along with their architectural differences. Security is essential to what we do here, from protecting our customers to our associates.
Responsibilities:
Act as a central Information Security point of contact for Platform Messaging Services
Coordinate and execute proactive Information Security consulting to the business and technology teams covering Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Vulnerability Management, Network Architecture and Design, API security, and User Access Management
Serve as an expert in Capital One's Information Security capabilities, solutions, policies, procedures and standards
Influence customers to leverage security capabilities and solutions to shift and integrate security to the left in the development processes
Escalate and manage cyber security risk
Provide ad hoc support on special Information Security hot topics for the business
Provide regular updates to executive leadership with your line of business on the overall Information Security health and risk environment
Work with line of business leadership to anticipate their objectives and needs to better serve the line of business
Work with line of business to identify risks with new and existing vendor relationships
Develop strategic objectives curated towards the line of business to support Cyber initiatives
About You:
You have a desire to work in a very fast moving, forward leaning, and modern computing environment
You have a deep passion for Securing modern computing platforms
You have a strong desire to continually learn about new technologies
You possess strong conceptual thinking and communication skills
You are able to work well under minimal supervision
You are a demonstrated leader with team-oriented interpersonal skills and the ability to interface effectively with a broad range of people and roles, including upper management, IT leaders, and technology vendors
You maintain calmness and clarity of thought under pressure and ability to maintain confidentiality
You have a deep understanding of strategic business objectives and the ability to drive results toward those objectives
Basic Qualifications:
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification
At least 6 years of experience working in cyber security or information technology
At least 5 years of experience providing guidance and oversight of cyber security concepts
At least 5 years of experience performing cyber security risk assessments or cyber security architecture reviews
At least 5 years of experience with software design, networking, or cloud infrastructure
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree
7+ years of experience in securing a public cloud environment (e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure)
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
McLean, VA: $225,400 - $257,200 for Sr Manager, Cyber Technical
Plano, TX: $204,900 - $233,800 for Sr Manager, Cyber Technical
Richmond, VA: $204,900 - $233,800 for Sr Manager, Cyber Technical
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.
This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.
Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website . Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.
This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections ; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.
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For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to
Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.
Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
Incident Detection Analyst
Information security analyst job in Washington, DC
Tyto Athene is searching for a **Incident Detection Analyst** to support our customer in Washington, DC. **Responsibilities:** + Accurately review, annotate, and resolve security incidents tasked by the Intrusion Detection Team, Watch Officer, SOC management or other SOC teams 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, which is subject to change based on AOUSC needs.
+ Conduct Incident Triage to prioritize newly identified security incidents for follow-on action. Identify all relevant data sources for initial collection to determine prioritization and resource application based on the criticality of the incident. Conduct immediate actions to evaluate and contain threats as necessary in accordance with the Judiciary Security Operations Center Incident Response Plan (JSOCIRP), Incident Response Operations Guide, and any other published SOC operations guides and manuals. Please see SLA SOC3.
+ Perform deep dive analysis (manual and automated) of malicious links and files.
+ Ensure efficient configuration and content tuning of shared SOC security tools to eliminate or significantly reduce false alert events.
+ Provide Executive Summary in accordance to IDT Operations Guide.
+ Provide 5W briefing slides for each event for leadership briefing.
+ Provide on demand time/trend/event based metric reports for SOC management.
+ Provide clear and actionable event notifications to customers. Notifications to customers will be clear and provide sufficient detail for a mid-level system or network administrator to understand what has occurred and what needs to take place to remediate the event.
+ Coordinate and provide direct support to local incident responders at the circuit, local court unit and program office levels. Provide notifications, guidance and end to end incident response support to local incident responders to ensure the appropriate actions are properly taken to detect, contain, eradicate and recover from identified security incidents. Coordinate with various other SOC teams to leverage the appropriate resources to enable local incident responders. Participate in course of action (COA) development and execution as necessary.
+ Document all communications and actions taken in response to assigned incidents in the SOC ticketing system. Ensure tickets are properly updated in a timely manner and all artifacts are included. Escalate any concerns or requests through the Contractor management as necessary.
+ Directly support the Judiciary Special Tactics and Active Response (JSTAR) team and provide incident response support for critical security incidents as they arise.
+ Perform appropriate event escalation for events, notifications, and non-responsiveness from customers. Contractors shall track all notifications in the SOC ticketing system and escalate tickets to Watch Officers or SOC management in cases where the customer is non-responsive or requires clarification that is outside the scope of the normal operations. Contractors will be familiar with the JSOCIRP escalation and reporting procedures.
+ Continuously review and update the Incident Handlers (IH) Guide and provide recommendations to annual updates for the JSOCIRP. All SOPs and Op Guides are federal government property. Contract staff provide recommendations in draft form for federal management review, approval and adoption.
+ Incident Responders must be able to perform the tasks and meet the skills, knowledge and abilities as described in NIST Special Publication 800-181 National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Cybersecurity Workforce Framework for the role of Cyber Defense Incident Responder
**Qualifications**
**Required:**
+ 6 years of security intrusion detection examination experience involving a range of security technologies that product logging data; to include wide area networks host and Network IPS/IDS/HIPs traffic event review, server web log analysis, raw data logs;
+ Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
+ Working experience with Splunk SIEM.
+ At least three years of experience working at a senior level, performing analytics examination of logs and console events and creating advance queries methods in Splunk or advance Grep skills, firewall ACL review, examining Snort based IDS events, Pcaps, web server log review, in SIEM environments
**Education/Certifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree in information systems, Computer Science or related field is preferred. // Splunk Fundamentals I & II certification.
**Clearance:**
+ Public Trust
**Hours of Operation/Shift:**
+ Monday-Friday 3PM EST - 1130PM EST
**About Tyto Athene**
**Compensation:**
+ Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. 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.
**Benefits:**
+ Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave.
Tyto Athene is a trusted leader in IT services and solutions, delivering mission-focused digital transformation that drives measurable success. Our expertise spans four core technology domains-Network Modernization, Hybrid Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise IT-empowering our clients with cutting-edge solutions tailored to their evolving needs. With over 50 years of experience, Tyto Athene proudly support Defense, Intelligence, Space, National Security, Civilian, Health, and Public Safety clients across the United States and worldwide.
At Tyto Athene, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #TeamTyto?
Tyto Athene, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, [sexual orientation, gender identity,] national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.
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**Location** _US-DC-Washington_
**ID** _2025-1522_
**Category** _Cybersecurity_
**Position Type** _Full-Time_
Data Exploiter (TS/SCI with Poly Required)
Information security analyst job in Chantilly, VA
GCI embodies excellence, integrity and professionalism. The employees supporting our customers deliver unique, high-value mission solutions while effectively leverage the technological expertise of our valued workforce to meet critical mission requirements in the areas of Data Analytics and Software Development, Engineering, Targeting and Analysis, Operations, Training, and Cyber Operations. We maximize opportunities for success by building and maintaining trusted and reliable partnerships with our customers and industry.
At GCI, we solve the hard problems. As a Data Exploiter, a typical day will include the following duties:
JOB DESCRIPTION A qualified Data Exploiter reviews, manipulates, triages, and analyzes large datasets. Candidate is responsible for supporting operational and analytical requirements. Activities include detailed log analysis, network traffic review and vulnerability risk assessment. The individual will be expected to conduct assessments of software tools and systems to identify vulnerabilities, and work with internal and external technical stakeholders to identify solutions to enrich analysis. Able to follow the entire targeting life cycle by engaging in data exploitation of requirements collection, data analysis, summary and documentation, and actionable information dissemination. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide data exploitation and targeting support to the customer.
Use a variety of tools and methods to extract information of foreign intelligence, counterintelligence and targeting value from digital data.
Create a range of products that inform operations, drive targeting and collection, contribute to intelligence products, and support multiple customer needs.
Work with a team to analyze existing software applications and tools, and recommend new technologies and methodologies to improve team performance.
Write and update technical documentation such as user manuals, system documentation, training materials, processes and procedures, technical reports and targeting leads.
Collaborate cross-functionally with data scientists, engineers, developers, targeters, and analysts.
Analyze intrusion artifacts to identify mitigation approaches for potential network defense
Provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
Work alongside other team members to sustain and advance our organization's capabilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related discipline, or
Equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, and work/military
experience. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated experience conducting in-depth targeting research/analysis on priorities and diverse datasets
Demonstrated experience and ability to communicate complex information and concepts to an audience of varying levels of technical experience.
Demonstrated experience and ability to sort through, catalog and analyze multiple forms of data using an array of tools and methods to achieve objectives
Demonstrated experience in utilizing technical targeting tools
Experience reviewing and assessing network traffic and knowledge of the OSI Layers
Ability to sift through large amounts of unstructured data for key data points (metadata and artifacts)
Knowledge of incident response, containment, and mitigation
Knowledge of common cyber-attack methods
Demonstrated experience conducting detailed log analysis and system monitoring to understand system status, detect system breaches, and identify other system anomalies
Demonstrated experience performing vulnerability identification, risk analysis, and remediation
Ability to triage, review, identify, and correlate items of interest from numerous all source
datasets
Ability to evaluate worldwide security events to assess system impact and/or risk (e.g., zero day exploits, hardware failures, and/or cyber-attacks)
Ability to sift through large amounts of unstructured data for key data points (i.e., metadata and artifacts)
Identify and document information that can fill critical gaps
Create new methodologies / algorithms for data analysis and correlation
Create entity / object profiles and derived data sets that enable future opportunities and
analytical efforts
Prepare a range of tailored products that embody and explain findings
Experience with technical collection abilities
Must be eligible to obtain the required Security Clearance.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Python Scripting
Strong understanding of VPNs, VLANs, and TCP/IP
Understanding of Linux operating systems
Ability to working independently with minimal supervision
Experience conducting network traffic analysis
Understanding of forensic tools and applications
Salary Range $160,000-$200,000
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Network Analyst - Active Security Clearance
Information security analyst job in Reston, VA
CADRE is relied upon for delivering superior insight and leadership to solve the nation's most critical national security challenges in the most demanding environments.
is located in Northern Virginia with flexible core hours.
The Network Analyst (NA) will be responsible for daily substantive work to the Senior Management Team. The NA will also be a member of multidisciplinary teams.
The Network Analysis team is composed of Network Analysts covering three distinct areas of industry and a candidate is likely to be a subject matter expert in only one or two areas:
Telecom and data transport and switching engineering in support of traditional telcos
Data center network engineering in support of intra- and inter-data center transport.
Network architect or cellular network engineering for 3G, 4G, and/or 5G to include core network (EPC and 5G) and radio network engineering
Duties: This Network Analyst performs the following core functions:
Coordinate with the customer's other multidisciplinary teams to provide timely and accurate network analysis regarding the logical and physical routes of key telecommunications networks within a designated area
Work with appropriate members and organizations to evaluate the role and value of potential network operations
Display a mastery of relevant network operations, principles and best practices across various projects
Employ their mastery creatively to support the multidisciplinary teams in providing direct mapping and graphics inputs into the customer's modeling tool as well as in modeling briefings
Display subject matter expertise on complex projects
Perform other duties as assigned at the direction of Project Management
Required Qualifications:
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with poly
Bachelor's degree preferred, in a STEM discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Cyber Security, Engineering, Mathematics, or Statistics). Other degrees are acceptable with a strong analytic and technical acumen.
No degree + fourteen (14) years relevant experience
Associate's degree and twelve (12) years relevant experience.
Bachelor's degree and ten (10) years relevant experience.
Minimum of 10 years (current) of commercial/industry experience in one of the following roles:
Facility engineer or network planner (TDM and/or Data)
Large scale networking engineering across multiple packet fabrics, such as google B4
Core network engineer, or radio network engineer with experience in 3G, 4G and/or 5G engineering
OR equivalent NSA experience.
Strong understanding of network technologies, protocols, systems and equipment to include one or more of the following: SONET/SDH, OTN, MSAN, MSPP, MPLS/IP-MPLS, VoIP, IP Multimedia Services (IMS), DWDM, ROADM, Software Defined Networks (SDN) WAN and LAN, multi fabric networks, mesh networks, Session Border Controllers, fabric management, radio access network, front haul, back haul, BGP, OSPF, ISIS, SIP, 5G/LT/LAN interworking, VoLTE, SRVCC, DRVCC, ETSI MANO, OSS/BSS
Experience in commercial/industrial telecommunications networks, providing physical and logical network routes to answer strategic requirements.
Working knowledge of Network Management Systems (NMS) in the network and or Network Function Virtualization and SDN
Working knowledge of one or more of the following:
Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN)
Data networks (IP, MPLS, traffic engineering, OpenFlow)
Dedicated/Private communications networks both traditional voice and VOIP
VOIP networks, softswitches, SBCs
Fiber optic cable, characteristics, engineering, installation and maintenance
RF related technologies such as cellular technologies, microwave, millimeter wave and VSAT
Gigabit-capable Passive Optical Network (GPON) technology
Strong analytical skills
Ability to work with large volumes of data
Computer and database skills
Desired Qualifications:
Active TS/SCI with poly with most recent BI/Polygraph dates within the last five years
Foreign language capability is not required but is considered a plus
Cyber Security Engineer (Vulnerability Assessment)
Information security analyst job in Arlington, VA
We are currently seeking a Sr. Cyber Systems Engineer (Vulnerability Assessment) to become part of the Department of State (DOS) Diplomatic Security Cyber Mission (DSCM) program.
requires 5-days per week on-site.
Program Overview
The DSCM program encompasses cyber security, data analytics, engineering, technical, managerial, operational, logistical and administrative support to aid and advise DOS Cyber & Technology Security (CTS) Directorate. This includes protecting a global cyber infrastructure comprising networks, systems, information, and mobile devices all while identifying and responding to cyber risks and threats. Those supporting the DSCM program strive to leverage their expert knowledge and propose creative solutions to real-world cybersecurity challenges.
About the Role
Support the Cyber Security Solutions team within the Emerging Technologies Division.
Perform Federal cyber community outreach to further Directorate cybersecurity mandates.
Provide guidance to systems owners for compliance with cyber configuration standards and policies.
Provide emerging technology analysis and trend reporting to CTS designated recipients.
Provide Cloud, wireless, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and mobile security expertise, device assessment, vulnerability analysis, and risk mitigation services.
Provide knowledge of Cloud environments and application of Cyber Security baselines.
Research and formulate open-source software innovations integration in support of network modernization efforts using industry best practices for cost efficiency solutions.
Facilitate the adoption of cyber and technological security solutions (AI enabled).
Coordinate Enterprise-wide Common Control Documentation and provide technical expertise as needed to Department partners on proper implementation of NIST Common Controls.
Provide technical responses and recommendations to Cyber Policy Support Requests.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and minimum of 9 years of relevant experience required; 7 years with a Master's, 4 years with a PhD. An additional 4 years will be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
Demonstrate excellence in developing Federal emerging technology cyber challenges with multi-disciplinary assessment of areas such as Cloud, Al, and secure communications.
Possess or be able to obtain one or more of the following certifications by hire date:
CCNA-Security, CND, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP.
Demonstrated experience in one, more or all of the following areas:
Minimum of 4 years' experience in administering, maintaining, installing cloud services such as AWS, Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS), Azure, across an enterprise network.
Experience developing and managing virtualized IT systems across an enterprise network.
Configuration and/or administering enterprise mobile device deployments.
Experience with application of cyber security controls for Artificial Intelligence.
U.S. citizenship required.
An active Secret security clearance.
The ability to obtain a final Top Secret security clearance.
For any questions regarding this job announcement or the status of your application, please contact our Director of Recruiting, Mr. Brian Jennings, via email at ********************.
Senior Manager, Information Security Office (ISO) Consultant
Information security analyst job in Washington, DC
Senior Manager, Information Security Office (ISO) Consultant At Capital One, you will help consult on initiatives, programs, and projects to raise their game in Information Security. You are pragmatic and practical in your understanding of risk and security, but also willing to know when to pull in experts and escalate. You collaborate and innovate with other teams within Capital One to push the envelope. You are comfortable with Cloud Service technologies like Storage Services, Security & Access Control Management, Container Services, and API Implementation and Management. You are familiar with various Cloud computing models to include IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS along with their architectural differences. Security is essential to what we do here, from protecting our customers to our associates.
Responsibilities:
The Senior Lead ISO Consultant will provide cyber security architecture advisory support needed to build the Technology & Business capabilities on a novel Modern platform, that will enable customer set-up, use, and management of a Capital One Credit Card, including Data Product. In this role, the responsibilities will include:
Act as a central Information Security point of contact for the Global Payment Networks line of business
Coordinate and execute proactive Information Security consulting to the business and technology teams covering Infrastructure Security, Resiliency, Data Security, Network Architecture and Design, and User Access Management
Serve as an expert in Capital One's Information Security capabilities, solutions, policies, procedures and standards
Collaborating with enterprise cyber teams and tech architects in defining and driving the cyber architecture strategy and guiding principles for the architecting and designing of the modern platforms.
Support security architecture and implementation needs for technology modernization efforts
Overseeing all cyber related dependencies across the multiple components being built for the modernization effort.
Influence customers to leverage security capabilities and solutions to shift and integrate security to the left in the development processes
Escalate and manage cyber security risk
Provide ad-hoc support on special Information Security hot topics for the business
Provide regular updates to executive leadership with your line of business on the overall Information Security health and risk environment
Work with line of business leadership to anticipate their objectives and needs to better serve the line of business
Support the team on collectively mapping technologies to a standardized framework in order to identify and execute on best practices in risk reduction through the configuration of cybersecurity tools and platforms.
Support the development, modification, and use of capability, risk, or threat classification frameworks and standardization methodologies to facilitate the conduct of correlative capability, maturity, and effectiveness evaluations.
Support data validation and communications on the impact of identified operational, compliance, process, control, and tooling gaps and potential remediation courses of action to multiple audiences, including leadership, to support the enhancement of their cybersecurity postures.
About You:
You have a desire to work in a very fast moving, forward leaning, and modern computing environment
You have a deep passion for Securing modern computing platforms
You have a strong desire to continually learn about new technologies
You possess strong conceptual thinking and communication skills
You are able to work well under minimal supervision
You are a demonstrated leader with team-oriented interpersonal skills and the ability to interface effectively with a broad range of people and roles, including upper management, IT leaders, and technology vendors
You maintain calmness and clarity of thought under pressure and ability to maintain confidentiality
You have a deep understanding of strategic business objectives and the ability to drive results toward those objectives
Basic Qualifications:
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification
At least 6 years of experience working in cybersecurity or information technology
At least 5 years of experience providing guidance and oversight of cyber security concepts
At least 5 years of experience performing cyber security risk assessments or cyber security architecture reviews
At least 4 years of experience with cloud security
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree
7+ years of experience in securing a public cloud environment (AWS, GCP, Azure)
6+ years of cyber security advisory and technology consulting experience
6+ years of experience in Cyber Risk Management
3+ years of experience on cryptography, HSMs and similar systems
Knowledge of HPNS, ATM, Mainframe technologies and other payment networks infrastructure technologies
Experience in security integration for Mergers and Acquisitions
Experience with PCI and Payment Network Compliance.
Professional certifications AWS Certified Solutions Architect and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
Chicago, IL: $204,900 - $233,800 for Sr Manager, Cyber Technical
McLean, VA: $225,400 - $257,200 for Sr Manager, Cyber Technical
New York, NY: $245,900 - $280,600 for Sr Manager, Cyber Technical
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.
This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan. Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website . Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.
This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections ; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1- or via email at . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
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