Cybersecurity Engineer

JRC Careers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Excellent benefits program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

JRC is a defense contractor in Washington, DC delivering mission-critical cyber and semiconductor solutions for the DoD and government agencies. The Cybersecurity Engineer will design, implement, and maintain enterprise security architectures to protect information systems and data across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments.

You will work with IT, engineering, and business teams to embed security into technology solutions, establish secure baselines, and monitor threats using SIEM, EDR/XDR,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in cybersecurity, IT, CS, or related field.
• 2–5 years of cybersecurity-related experience.
• Experience with Defense Industrial Base is a plus.
• Experience with cloud security platforms and multi-cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise cybersecurity solutions and security architectures.
• Configure and manage security technologies including firewalls, EDR/XDR, SIEM, vulnerability management, and identity security.
• Develop secure configurations and baselines for servers, endpoints, network devices, apps, and cloud environments.
• Implement controls based on risk, standards, and business requirements.
• Evaluate new technologies for security risks and safeguards.
• Support network segmentation, access controls, encryption, authentication, and authorization.
• Assist with secure design of cloud/hybrid infrastructure.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and security reviews.
• Monitor security events, logs, and indicators of compromise.
• Maintain cybersecurity diagrams, configurations, and records.
• Collaborate with IT, infrastructure, and business teams.

Skills

Cybersecurity principles

Threat management

Vulnerability management

Defense-in-depth

Windows/Linux

Cloud security (Azure/AWS/GCP)

GCC High / Entra ID

SIEM / EDR/XDR

Multi-cloud architectures

Communication of complex concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, CS, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Splunk

Job description

At JRC, we tackle some of the toughest challenges faced by the Department of Defense (DoD) and other government agencies. Our expertise in engineering innovation and semiconductor technologies allows us to deliver mission-critical microelectronics solutions, aerospace systems engineering, and cutting-edge research and development. By joining JRC, you’ll be part of a team that supports strategic deterrence and defense missions, playing a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of the United States and its allies.

Join JRC's Operations Team!

The Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and improving the organization’s cybersecurity infrastructure and controls. This position protects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems, networks, applications, and data by identifying security risks, implementing appropriate safeguards, monitoring for threats, and responding to cybersecurity incidents.

The Cybersecurity Engineer works closely with IT, engineering, infrastructure, application development, and business teams to integrate security into technology solutions and ensure that systems are securely designed, configured, operated, and maintained

What You'll Do

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise cybersecurity solutions and security architectures.
• Configure and manage security technologies including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, endpoint security, EDR/XDR, SIEM, vulnerability management, email security, and identity security solutions.
• Develop and maintain secure configurations and security baselines for servers, workstations, network devices, applications, and cloud environments.
• Implement security controls based on organizational risk, industry standards, and business requirements.
• Evaluate new technologies and architectures for security risks and recommend appropriate safeguards.
• Support secure network segmentation, access controls, encryption, authentication, and authorization mechanisms.
• Assist with the secure design and implementation of cloud and hybrid infrastructure.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and security configuration reviews.
  • Monitor security events, alerts, logs, and other indicators of potential compromise.
  • Implement and maintain identity and access management controls.
  • Participate in security architecture reviews for new systems, applications, infrastructure, and technology initiatives.
  • Maintain and tune cybersecurity tools and technologies to improve detection and protection capabilities.
  • Maintain accurate cybersecurity architecture diagrams, system documentation, configurations, and security records.
  • Work collaboratively with IT, infrastructure, networking, application development, and business teams.

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Assurance, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered.
• 2–5 years of experience in cybersecurity, network security, systems engineering, information assurance, or a related field.
• Experience working within the Defense Industrial Base.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat management, vulnerability management, and defense-in-depth.
• Experience with Windows and/or Linux operating systems.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical and security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with cloud security platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with Microsoft GCC High and Entra ID.
• Experience with multi-layered security architectures across on-premise, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments.
• Experience with SIEM platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, or comparable solutions.
• Experience with EDR/XDR platforms and enterprise endpoint security.
• Knowledge of security frameworks including CMMC, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, or equivalent.
• Relevant professional certifications such as Security+, CySA+, CISSP, or equivalent.

At JRC we offer...

• A competitive compensation package
• An exceptional employee benefits program, providing support for our team members' well-being and success
• The chance to contribute to a high-profile Department of Defense programs and make a positive impact
• A collaborative work environment where teamwork, creativity, and innovation thrive
• Opportunities for professional growth and development, helping you advance your career

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