Cybersecurity Engineer 3

Go intellects Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer 3 to join the Virginia Department of Elections. The role requires expertise in IT and cloud security, with a focus on web and Windows applications. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience and relevant certifications. This remote position involves working in an Agile/Scrum environment and requires a national background check.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in IT security and cloud security.
• Familiarity with mobile and responsive design practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with existing software development team on web and Windows applications.
• Interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

IT security

Cloud security

Cybersecurity practices

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Applicable recognized industry certifications

Job description

Elect - Cybersecurity Engineer 3 (764117)

Rate: $65.00/hour on W2

Work Status: US Citizen, H1B, GC or Authorized to work - Sponsorship not available DHS

Work Arrangement: Remote

Duration: 05/26/2025 to 12/31/2025

Interviews: Web Cam Interview Only

Background check: Extensive criminal history background check will be required. We cannot submit candidates with recent histories (go back seven years) of extensive driving, drug, robbery or any other illegal activity. Any criminal activity on the background check will eliminate the candidate from consideration. If selected, please make certain that you inform all candidates that they will have to complete this criminal background check prior to starting. NATIONAL background checks are required; Federal background checks are NOT compliant under this contract. A national background check is a national criminal background check that pulls criminal records from State and County Courts in almost every US State.

Job Description:

Short Description:

The Virginia Department of Elections (ELECT) is seeking an Azure Senior Security Engineer (Cybersecurity Engineer 3) with minimum 5 years’ experience to work with an existing software development team.

Complete Description:

You will be working with our more established contractors and staff to focus on several web and Windows applications used both by internal ELECT staff and constituents of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The candidate will need expertise in all aspects of IT security and cloud security and experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment interacting with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Candidate will need to have extensive knowledge of cybersecurity practices, industry security standards, and regulatory standards. A bachelor’s degree and/or applicable recognized industry certifications are strongly desired and will help you stand out in this position.

ELECT uses mobile and responsive design practices, so a familiarity with these methodologies would be a plus.