Senior Cyber Security Engineer (Job 1480)

The role

The Senior Cyber Security Engineer will strengthen enterprise cybersecurity posture through vulnerability management, secure engineering, DevSecOps integration, and threat detection. This role incorporates Zero Trust principles across multi-tenant cloud and on-premises environments.

What you will do

• Integrate Zero Trust Architecture into enterprise environments
• Contribute to enterprise security architecture including identity and access management and cloud security design
• Lead and support vulnerability management efforts
• Analyze and operationalize threat intelligence sources
• Perform vulnerability assessments using tools such as Tenable Nessus and web application scanners
• Utilize Microsoft Defender Antivirus and endpoint detection tools
• Collaborate with DevSecOps, infrastructure, and development teams to incorporate security controls into CI/CD pipelines
• Develop and maintain a SIEM solution such as Splunk
• Support continuous monitoring and improve detection capabilities across hybrid enterprise environments
• Develop technical documentation including assessment reports and mitigation strategies

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or related field with a minimum of 10 years of experience; or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software E
• Experience in cybersecurity, vulnerability management, systems engineering, or related fields
• Strong experience with vulnerability management programs, including risk prioritization using CVSS, threat intelligence, and exploit data
• Working knowledge of DevSecOps practices and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender Antivirus (MDAV) and endpoint security solutions
• Experience with vulnerability scanning and assessment tools
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerized applications (ARO, Kubernetes)
• Experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk
• Strong understanding of security frameworks and compliance standards (NIST SP 800-53, 800-171, 800-37, FedRAMP, FISMA, ISO 27001, CIS Benchmarks, DISA STIGs)
• Knowledge of enterprise security architecture and modern security principles, including Zero Trust
• Working knowledge of AI security risk management frameworks
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Nice to have

• Related Cyber certification, such as CYSA, CISSP, CISM or equivalent
• DevSecOps or secure development certifications
• AI management or security certifications
• Vulnerability management or threat intelligence-related certifications
• Cloud security certifications (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Proficiency in scripting/automation (PowerShell, Python, Bash, etc.)

Benefits

• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• medical
• dental
• vision
• supplemental life with AD&D
• disability coverage
• flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a matching component
• training
• access to e-learning suite
• professional and technical certification preparation
• education assistance at accredited institutions

Before you apply

• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance

About the company

DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation.