Cybersecurity Engineer 3

Base-2 Solutions; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits for employee

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Floating holidays

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions in Reston, VA is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer 3 to safeguard digital assets and sensitive information. The role emphasizes design, implementation, and maintenance of cybersecurity infrastructure while staying current on trends and security best practices.

The ideal candidate has a TS/SCI with CI Poly, 7+ years in security engineering, and hands-on experience with log analysis (Splunk), incident response, and DevSecOps in IL5–IL6+ environments.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph.
• 7+ years of experience as a cybersecurity engineer.
• Experience implementing continuous monitoring for compliance with security controls.
• Strong skills in log collection and analysis (Splunk).
• Experience with government frameworks (NIST SP 800-53, RMF, ICD 503, FISMA, FedRAMP).
• Experience securing cloud, container, and DevSecOps in IL5–IL6+ environments.
• CISSP or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage security solutions (firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, encryption).
• Conduct regular security assessments to identify vulnerabilities.
• Develop and implement incident response plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enforce security policies and standards.
• Monitor traffic, logs, and alerts to detect incidents and respond.

Skills

Security engineering

Incident response

Log analysis

Communication

DoD security

Cloud/DevSecOps security

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Splunk

Fortify

Acunetix

Prisma Cloud

Job description

• Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph
• Location: Reston, VA
• Work Type: On-Site
• Shift: First

• Standard Title: Cyber Security Engineer
• Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph
• Location: Reston, VA
• Work Type: On-Site
• Shift: First
• Referral Eligibility: Eligible
• U.S. Citizenship Required? Yes

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Cybersecurity Engineer 3 to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in safeguarding digital assets and sensitive information. The ideal candidate is a dedicated cybersecurity professional with a strong understanding of current threats and vulnerabilities and the ability to implement robust security measures. The Cybersecurity Engineer 3 will contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of cybersecurity infrastructure while staying current on emerging trends, regulatory frameworks, and security best practices.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, endpoint protection, and encryption mechanisms.
• Conduct regular security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in systems, networks, and applications.
• Develop and implement incident response plans to effectively address security incidents and breaches.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Monitor network traffic, system logs, and security alerts to detect and respond to potential security incidents.
• Analyze and investigate anomalies and security breaches, taking appropriate actions to mitigate risks.
• Work closely with IT, software development, compliance, and other cross-functional teams to integrate security into all phases of the development lifecycle.
• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of security processes, procedures, and configurations.
• Prepare detailed reports on security findings, incidents, and actions taken.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph.
• 7+ years of experience as a cybersecurity engineer with a specialization in designing and building implementations of required security controls.
• Experience implementing continuous monitoring and auditing of solutions for compliance with security controls.
• Strong skills in specifying and implementing log collection into tools such as Splunk.
• Experience querying and analyzing aggregated logs to identify security-relevant anomalies or risks.
• Strong experience implementing security controls from government regulatory frameworks and security standards, including NIST SP 800-53, RMF, ICD 503, FISMA, and FedRAMP.
• Experience implementing controls for cloud, container, and DevSecOps services and solutions within IL5 to IL6+ environments.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and infrastructure components.
• Proficiency in incident response, security incident handling, and forensic analysis techniques.
• Experience with security tools such as Fortify, Acunetix, and Prisma Cloud.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• CISSP or equivalent certification to support DoD 8140 requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Required Education and Experience Equivalency

• High School Diploma/GED: N/A
• Associate Degree: N/A
• Bachelor's Degree: 7 years of experience.
• Master's Degree: 7 years of experience.
• PhD: 7 years of experience.

Required Certifications

• CISSP or equivalent certification to support DoD 8140 requirements.

Required Security Clearance

• Active Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph.

Pay & Benefit Highlights

Compensation

• Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity).
• Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral.
• Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent).

Health

• 100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• Choose from multiple plan options with CareFirst, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare, including PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans.
• 100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• 100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.

Income Protection

• 100% company-paid premiums for short-term disability.
• 100% company-paid premiums for long-term disability.
• 100% company-paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D).
• 100% company-paid premiums for life insurance up to $200,000.

Retirement

• 401(k) with immediate vesting: 4% company match plus a 4% non-elective company contribution (8% total).
• 401(k) pre-tax and Roth options.

Leave

• Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).
• 11 paid floating holidays.

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work periods (contract and project-dependent).