Government Information Security Engineer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Government Information Security Engineer (Cybersecurity): Developing and implementing enterprise security systems for US Government hybrid cloud solutions with an accent on data safeguarding, regulatory compliance, and DevSecOps. Focus on automating security controls, integrating identity management solutions, and ensuring adherence to NIST and CUI/ITAR frameworks.

Location: Hybrid (US: Virginia, Arizona, California). US Citizenship is required.

Salary: $105,300–$206,510 USD

Company

A global leader in semiconductor design and manufacturing, providing technology solutions for government and enterprise sectors.

What you will do

• Implement and support enterprise security systems using Agile and DevSecOps principles.
• Design security measures to safeguard sensitive data and ensure compliance with USG regulations.
• Collaborate with system, network, and database engineers for lifecycle management.
• Develop functional requirements and identify security gaps or risks to meet business outcomes.
• Monitor platform health, respond to security events, and troubleshoot issues across the enterprise.
• Automate manual processes to optimize data delivery and reduce technical debt.

Requirements

• US Citizenship is mandatory.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related IT field.
• 3+ years of experience in Information Security.
• 1+ year of experience with CUI, ITAR, and EAR classification frameworks.
• 3+ years of experience in scripting for automation (e.g., PowerShell, .Net, Python).
• 3+ years of experience with Identity management solutions (Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra ID).

Nice to have

• Postgraduate degree in Computer Science or Information Security.
• Experience with Azure and AWS Hosted Cloud environments, including GovCloud.
• Knowledge of NIST SP 800-171 and 800-53 regulations and readiness assessments.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CCNA.
• Experience with Privilege Access Management (PAM) tools and Linux/Windows OS administration.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package including stock bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and vacation programs.
• Hybrid work model allowing a split between on-site and off-site work.
• Professional environment encouraging the integration of AI tools for productivity.