Job Specifications
Title: Security Engineer
Location : Rockville, MD OR McLean, VA
Target Start Date : ASAP
Type: contract
Pay Rate: DOE
The Staff Security Engineer operates with limited supervision to perform advanced information security activities that ensure applications, systems, and projects meet defined security and quality standards. This role focuses on risk identification, security architecture, control effectiveness, and continuous improvement of security practices.
Key Responsibilities
Security Risk & Control Management
Apply established methodologies to identify, validate, and prioritize security risks.
Architect and design security control solutions aligned with business and regulatory requirements.
Operate, monitor, and maintain security controls to ensure effectiveness.
Review, triage, and prioritize control outputs; recommend remediation actions.
Investigate and resolve control performance discrepancies.
Security Architecture & Engineering
Design and implement security solutions across infrastructure, applications, and networks.
Evaluate and recommend new security tools, technologies, and techniques.
Ensure secure configuration and hardening practices are implemented.
Compliance & Policy Governance
Monitor and enforce compliance with internal policies, regulatory obligations, and security standards.
Assist in defining and refining security policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures.
Recommend strategies to improve compliance monitoring and enforcement.
Operations & Incident Response
Support intrusion detection, threat defense, and incident response activities.
Assist with access control design, implementation, and monitoring.
Contribute to security configuration management and assurance processes.
Process Improvement & Leadership
Lead or co-lead security process improvement initiatives at the project or program level.
Provide recommendations to improve operational effectiveness and security maturity.
Informally mentor junior staff and promote security best practices.
Collaborate across teams to support organizational mission and security objectives.
Standards & Organizational Alignment
Ensure all deliverables meet organizational quality and security standards.
Support adherence to technology and security policies.
Demonstrate organizational values through collaboration and professionalism.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Minimum 3+ years of relevant information security experience.
Direct experience in multiple security domains, such as:
Network and system security architecture & design
Secure software assurance
Intrusion detection and incident response
Security configuration management
Access control design and implementation
Security policy and standards development
Technical Knowledge & Skills
Understanding of networking and communications protocols.
Experience with cybersecurity tools such as:
Configuration assessment tools
Log aggregation/SIEM platforms
File integrity monitoring
Web application security testing tools
Network access control systems
Intrusion prevention systems (IPS)
Endpoint security solutions
Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.
Ability to build effective working relationships and improve work quality through collaboration.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Ability to learn new technologies quickly and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Solid understanding of multiple information security principles and disciplines.
Work Environment
Hybrid work environment with defined in-person presence requirements.
Occasional travel and extended hours may be required.
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About the Company
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