Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (Network Security)

TL;DR

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (Network Security): Designing and implementing security controls for production environments in the US Federal sector with an accent on network security, WAF, and cloud infrastructure. Focus on automating deployment and validation tasks, ensuring FedRAMP/DoD compliance, and managing high-scale security solutions in AWS/GCP.

Location: Must be a US Citizen and based in the USA (Reston, VA or DMV area). Hybrid work model requiring at least 50% in-office presence per quarter.

Salary: $159,600 - $239,400 USD

Company

A Fortune 500 AI platform for managing people, money, and agents.

What you will do

• Design and implement production systems and security controls to ensure customer data safety.
• Develop automation for deployment and validation tasks using Terraform, Go, or Python.
• Operate WAF, DDoS detection, and IPS in high-scale production environments.
• Collaborate globally to research new technologies and document security initiatives.
• Maintain network security controls within audited compliance frameworks like FedRAMP and DoD IL4.

Requirements

• United States citizenship (naturalized or native) is mandatory.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance (TS/SCI w/CI Poly).
• 7+ years of direct technical experience in network, platform, or infrastructure security.
• 2+ years of experience crafting and operating Web Application Firewall (WAF) controls.
• Expertise with Terraform, GoLang or Python, and Kubernetes operators.
• Hands-on experience implementing security controls in AWS and GCP.

Nice to have

• Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance.
• DoD 8570/8140 compliance with IAT Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA CySA+, GICSP, CASP+).

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work approach requiring 50% in-office or field time per quarter.
• Budget for training, conferences, and domain-specific workshops.
• Culture of integrity, empathy, and mentorship with opportunities for stretch projects.
• Comprehensive compensation package including bonus plans and annual refresh stock grants.