Lead Security Engineer (Cybersecurity)

Location: D.C./MD/VA; must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Washington, DC, Maryland, or Northern Virginia area and work a hybrid onsite/remote schedule.

Company

hirify.global is a veteran-owned small business delivering cybersecurity programs and software solutions for federal, state and local government, education, and commercial organizations.

What you will do

• Lead the design, implementation, and oversight of enterprise application security and cybersecurity engineering solutions for a federal government program.
• Provide expertise in application security, cloud security, vulnerability management, secure system architecture, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Establish technical objectives, develop project plans, and direct security engineering activities and project deliverables.
• Evaluate risks and vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies for applications, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise security posture.
• Lead cybersecurity initiatives, including engineering resources, staffing, budgets, and delivery oversight.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders and senior leadership, develop security standards and procedures, and mentor security engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity engineering, application security, cloud security, information assurance, or related technical disciplines, including leadership on complex enterprise or federal government programs.
• Active CISSP certification is mandatory.
• Active CCSP certification is mandatory.
• Extensive knowledge of application security principles, secure software development practices, vulnerability assessment, risk management, and enterprise security architecture.
• Experience securing cloud environments and implementing cybersecurity controls across enterprise applications, infrastructure, and hybrid cloud architectures.
• Strong understanding of federal cybersecurity requirements and frameworks, including NIST standards, RMF, FISMA, and applicable security compliance practices.
• Ability to lead technical teams, manage complex cybersecurity initiatives, oversee project resources, and communicate with senior leadership and government stakeholders.
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Washington, DC, Maryland, or Northern Virginia area and be available for a hybrid onsite/remote schedule.

Nice to have

• CISM certification.
• CISA certification.
• Additional recognized cybersecurity or cloud security certifications.
• Experience supporting federal government cybersecurity programs or large-scale enterprise security initiatives.
• Experience providing technical leadership, managing project financials and staffing, and coordinating with senior-level government clients.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with a hybrid onsite/remote work schedule.
• Competitive salary paid twice per month and an annual performance bonus tied to segment results.
• Medical premiums fully covered by True Zero, plus a 401(k) with a 100% company match on the first 4%.
• Three weeks of PTO to start, 11 paid holidays, and paternity/maternity leave.
• Monthly reimbursement for cell phone and home internet costs, plus companywide new business incentive programs.