CSOC Security Engineering Lead – Zero Trust & Automation

Agile Defense; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm in Reston, VA, is seeking a Security Engineering Lead to oversee the cybersecurity program and lead SOC engineering efforts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in security administration and networking, with skills in scripting and automation tools. Responsibilities include engineering CSOC capabilities, ensuring compliance, and assessing emerging technologies. This role requires excellent problem-solving abilities and offers a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in security administration systems.
• Strong working knowledge of Security Services and Security Policy.
• Advanced knowledge of encryption algorithms and operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and maintain CSOC capabilities and platforms.
• Assess and test emerging technologies.
• Develop technical reports to support modernization.

Skills

Security administration

Networking

Troubleshooting network security solutions

Scripting skills (bash, PowerShell)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SIEM technologies

Ansible

Puppet

Job description

A cybersecurity firm in Reston, VA, is seeking a Security Engineering Lead to oversee the cybersecurity program and lead SOC engineering efforts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in security administration and networking, with skills in scripting and automation tools. Responsibilities include engineering CSOC capabilities, ensuring compliance, and assessing emerging technologies. This role requires excellent problem-solving abilities and offers a hybrid working environment.