Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (Zero Trust)

TL;DR

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (Cybersecurity): Providing high-level engineering and security management for the U.S. Coast Guard with an accent on vulnerability management, compliance, and Zero Trust Architecture. Focus on architecting security tools (EDR, SOAR, SIEM), managing ATO paperwork, and ensuring continuous endpoint compliance.

Location: Hybrid in Alexandria, VA. Must have an active Secret clearance.

Salary: $140,000 - $180,000 Annually

Company

hirify.global is a government IT transformation company delivering innovative IT services and solutions to improve how government agencies operate and serve citizens.

What you will do

• Architect and integrate a suite of security tools including EDR, SOAR, ACEM, SIEM, and HBSS to create a multi-layered defense.
• Manage the planning and execution of the DoW Zero Trust Architecture from inception to completion.
• Lead the drafting and maintenance of comprehensive Authority to Operate (ATO) paperwork and POA&Ms.
• Conduct ACAS scans and collaborate with technical infrastructure teams to engineer solutions for identified vulnerabilities.
• Lead Privacy Threshold Analysis (PTA) and coordinate Contingency Plan (CP) testing activities.
• Manage technical change management paperwork and execute Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) onboarding.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant experience or commensurate education.
• Active Secret clearance is required.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+).
• Proven technical experience architecting and deploying EDR, SOAR, ACEM, SIEM, and HBSS tools.
• Advanced practical experience with Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and eMASS.
• Demonstrated project management experience leading complex IT security tool deployments.

Nice to have

• Prior experience supporting DoD or Federal software modernization programs and Zero Trust migrations.
• Advanced certifications such as CompTIA CASP+, CISSP, CISM, or PMP.
• Knowledge of scripting languages like Bash or Python to automate monitoring tasks and playbook responses.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work environment.
• Training, Education, and Certification Assistance for full-time employees.
• Access to a Learning & Development platform with certification preparation content.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and corporate discounts.
• Internal Mobility Program and Referral Bonus Program.
• Pet insurance.

Hiring process

• Virtual video interview with hiring manager (camera and photo ID required).
• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening.
• Background check covering criminal history, education, and employment for the past 7 years.