Cyber Security Engineer

TEEMA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer II to support Operations Center capabilities through hands-on operations and research-driven innovation in a fast-paced environment. You will monitor, analyze, and respond to security events, lead incident response efforts, and help implement proactive defense measures.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen the security posture, develop tools and processes, and produce clear reports and risk mitigation recommendations for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience (3+ years in security engineering/operations and 4+ years in incident response).
• Active or ability to obtain a SECRET clearance is required.
• Certifications such as CISSP (ISC2), CISM, and CEH (or approved equivalents) are required and must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and respond to security events and threats in daily SOC operations.
• Lead and contribute to incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, and remediation.
• Develop and improve security tools, processes, and best practices to proactively mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and produce reports, analyses, and risk mitigation recommendations.

Skills

Incident response

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Cybersecurity/IT/CS

Tools

SIEM platforms

intrusion detection systems

endpoint security tools

Job description

We are seeking a Cyber Security Engineer II to support and enhance Operations Center capabilities through a blend of hands‑on operations and research‑driven innovation. This role is ideal for a cybersecurity professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, combining incident response expertise with forward‑looking security engineering.

In this position, you will support daily SOC operations by monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security events and threats. You will lead and contribute to incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, and remediation, while also conducting research to strengthen cyber defense strategies. This role plays a key part in developing and improving security tools, processes, and best practices to proactively mitigate risks.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to enhance the overall security posture and deliver actionable recommendations. Strong documentation skills are essential, as you will be responsible for producing reports, analysis, and risk mitigation strategies.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience (3+ years in security engineering/operations and 4+ years in incident response). Active or ability to obtain a SECRET clearance is required.

Certifications:

CISSP (ISC2), CISM, and CEH (or approved equivalents) are required and must be maintained.

Preferred Experience:

Background in federal or government SOC environments, along with experience using SIEM platforms, intrusion detection systems, and endpoint security tools. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills are essential.