Cyber Security Engineer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Cyber Security Engineer (Cybersecurity): Strengthening enterprise cybersecurity posture for a federal client with an accent on vulnerability management, Zero Trust principles, and DevSecOps integration. Focus on identifying and prioritizing risks using threat intelligence, optimizing SIEM detection, and implementing secure engineering practices across hybrid environments.

Location: Bethesda, Maryland. Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Salary: $132,000 - $140,000 yearly

Company

hirify.global provides health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research, systems engineering, and digital transformation.

What you will do

• Integrate Zero Trust Architecture into enterprise environments through gap analysis and risk-based control implementation.
• Lead vulnerability management efforts, utilizing Tenable Nessus and CISA KEV catalog to prioritize and remediate threats.
• Collaborate with DevSecOps teams to incorporate automated scanning (SCA, SAST, DAST) into CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop and maintain Splunk SIEM queries, dashboards, and reports to detect anomalies and control gaps.
• Monitor and respond to threats across endpoints using Microsoft Defender Antivirus (MDAV).
• Contribute to enterprise security architecture, including IAM and cloud security design.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in cybersecurity, vulnerability management, or systems engineering.
• Expertise in risk prioritization (CVSS) and security frameworks (NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP, FISMA, ISO 27001).
• Hands-on experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerized applications (Kubernetes).
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Nice to have

• Certifications such as CISSP, CySA, or Azure Security Engineer Associate.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Experience with AI security risk management frameworks.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company matching component.
• Paid Personal Time Off (PTO) and parental leave.
• Professional development through e-learning suites and education assistance at accredited institutions.
• Supportive environment focused on national security and public health missions.