Chief Cybersecurity Engineer, Technical Manager - TSOC

Nexthreat; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NexThreat is seeking a Chief Cybersecurity Engineer to lead cybersecurity strategies. This role involves system design, collaboration on advanced solutions, and supervising engineering teams. Join a dynamic environment committed to innovation and professional growth.

Benefits

401K matching

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid leave

Sick days

$5,000 vacation bonus after 5 years

Referral program

Qualifications

• CISSP certification or advanced degree with 8-10 years of experience.
• 5 years experience with governmental hybrid cloud technology.

Responsibilities

• Perform system design and integration tasks.
• Develop cutting-edge solutions through collaboration.
• Supervise a broad team of engineers.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Collaboration

System Design

Education

M.S. in Information Assurance

M.S. in Computer Science with emphasis in Cybersecurity

Job description

Job Title: Chief Cybersecurity Engineer, Technical Manager

Location:

Washington, DC area; remote

Time Type:

Full-time

Potential for Telework:

Yes

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Secret Clearance

Employee Type:

W2 or 1099

Citizenship:

US Citizen, no Dual Citizenship

About NexThreat:

NexThreat is seeking a Chief Cybersecurity Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and management of cybersecurity strategies.

NexThreat is not just a place to work—it's a place to grow, innovate, and make an impact. As a small business, we pride ourselves on our agile approach to cybersecurity challenges. We specialize in detecting cyber threats and providing cutting-edge solutions to our clients. Join our team of cyber professionals who are at the forefront of defending critical infrastructure and ensuring the security of some of the nation’s most vital operations.

At NexThreat, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We offer a dynamic and collaborative environment where every voice matters, and every team member can contribute meaningfully to our mission. We are committed to the professional development and well-being of our employees, offering competitive benefits that include 401K matching, health, vision, and dental insurance, paid leave and sick days, and a generous $5,000 vacation bonus after 5 years of service. We also have a referral program that rewards you for bringing talented professionals into our family.

Joining NexThreat means being part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation, integrity, and teamwork. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to take the next step, you'll find the support and opportunities you need to thrive with us.

Responsibilities:

1. Independently perform a variety of system design and integration tasks which are broad in nature and are concerned with design, implementation and architecting of major systems, integration of systems elements and related support systems.
2. Develop cutting-edge solutions that display ingenuity and are achieved through collaboration and dialogue with other experts in the field.
3. Require expert knowledge and mastery of highly advanced technologies, scientific principles, theories and concepts.
4. Often supervise a broad team of engineers through project completion.

Requirements:

1. CISSP certification or Advanced Degree in Cybersecurity (such as M.S. or higher in Information Assurance, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, or related fields like MBA or MS in Computer Science with emphasis in Cybersecurity) with eight (8) years of experience or ten (10) years of experience employed in a governmental organization as a cybersecurity engineer.
2. Five (5) years of experience with governmental (FedRAMP) hybrid on-premises and cloud technology stack environments, with preference for transition experience from on-premises to hybrid cloud solutions.