Cybersecurity Engineer

Petroplan

Arlington (VA)

On-site

USD 99,461 - 128,329

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading company seeks a Cybersecurity Engineer in Arlington, VA. This role requires expertise in security architecture to protect data and assets within multi-cloud environments. Responsibilities include leading cybersecurity initiatives, conducting threat assessments, and designing cloud security solutions. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree and substantial experience in security solutions, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in technology-driven security solutions within energy facilities or related industries.
Industry-recognized security certifications preferred (e.g., CISSP, CCSK, CISA, CISM, CEH).
5+ years in IT security risk assessments and familiarity with industry frameworks (NIST, ISO).

Responsibilities

Lead the implementation of an enterprise-level cybersecurity program.
Conduct threat modeling and collaborate with technical teams.
Design and implement security solutions for cloud-based systems.

Skills

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Cryptography

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, or management information systems

Tools

Azure

AWS

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Job Title: Cybersecurity Engineer
Job Location: Arlington, VA
Job Type: Perm 100% Onsite

Cybersecurity Engineer

The Cyber Security Engineer is responsible for delivering security architecture expertise and best practices oversight across complex multi-cloud, multi-partner environments. This role involves deep-level architecture reviews, developing secure design patterns, and supporting the administration and management of IT/OT security infrastructure. The position ensures the protection of data and assets in alignment with established information security policies and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the implementation of an enterprise-level cybersecurity program.
Develop reference architectures to address security trends and common requirements through repeatable best practices.
Conduct threat modeling and collaborate with technical teams to integrate security requirements into solutions.
Perform security architecture reviews for platforms and applications in multi-tenant, multi-provider, and cloud environments.
Research and implement security automation and security-as-code methodologies to enhance security assessments and service delivery.
Partner with IT teams to track strategic platform initiatives, proactively managing architecture reviews and addressing critical security risks.
Ensure assessments are documented, performed consistently, and deliver high-quality, timely results.
Maintain technical proficiency and certifications relevant to security solutions and architectures.
Design and implement security solutions for cloud-based systems, including IAM, network security, data protection, DevSecOps, and compliance.
Apply and implement security frameworks such as NIST 800-53, FISMA, and FedRAMP Moderate/High.
Utilize cloud security best practices, including encryption, authentication, authorization, and audit capabilities.

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, computer science, or management information systems.
10+ years of experience in technology-driven security solutions within energy facilities or related industries.
Industry-recognized security certifications preferred (e.g., CISSP, CCSK, CISA, CISM, CEH).
5+ years of experience in IT security risk assessments and industry frameworks (NIST 800 series, ISO 27000, IT General Controls).
Strong knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM), cryptography, key management, access controls, and security protocols (e.g., Multi-factor, SAML, OAuth, OIDC).
Expertise in Azure/AWS Infrastructure services and cloud security best practices.
Strong analytical, system design, and communication skills.
Self-motivated, proactive problem solver with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

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