Cybersecurity Security Engineer III

SOS International LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Security clearance support

Job summary

SOSi in Washington, DC seeks a Cybersecurity Security Engineer III to support security architecture, engineering, and modernization initiatives across enterprise cyber defense environments, including Zero Trust and cloud security.

Responsibilities include designing and integrating ZTA, developing roadmaps, supporting SSO, DevSecOps, and technology integration; leveraging scripting to automate operations.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of cybersecurity engineering and/or project management experience.
• Two or more years of leadership experience.
• Experience supporting security architecture, ZTA, cloud security, and DevSecOps.
• Certifications such as Security+, CCNA/SSCP and CISSP family bonuses.

Responsibilities

• Support cybersecurity engineering and security architecture across enterprise environments.
• Design and integrate Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) capabilities and controls.
• Develop technology roadmaps, market research, and proofs of concept.
• Support cloud security, secure authentication, and SSO capabilities.
• Support DevSecOps practices and secure technology integration activities.
• Assist with vulnerability scanning tools and PQC-enabled protocols.

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering

Leadership

Security architecture

DevSecOps

Zero Trust

Scripting & automation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or equivalent experience

Job description

Washington, DC, USA

Full-time

Clearance Requirement: Secret

Company Description

Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide.

Job Description

***** This position is contingent upon contract award *****

Overview

SOSi is seeking a Cybersecurity Security Engineer III to support cybersecurity engineering activities in alignment with our customer. This role is responsible for supporting security architecture, engineering, technology integration, and modernization initiatives across enterprise cyber defense environments, including Zero Trust, cloud security, DevSecOps, and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support cybersecurity engineering and security architecture activities across enterprise environments
• Support design and integration of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) capabilities and security controls
• Develop and support technology roadmaps, engineering recommendations, market research, and proofs of concept
• Support engineering and integration of cloud security, secure authentication, and single sign-on (SSO) capabilities
• Support DevSecOps practices and secure technology integration activities
• Support security engineering activities involving vulnerability scanning tools, cyber defense technologies, and enterprise security platforms
• Support engineering and integration of AI/GenAI-related security capabilities
• Support post-quantum cryptography concepts, cryptographic inventory activities, and PQC-enabled protocols
• Support development and implementation of security CONOPS and engineering documentation
• Use scripting and automation to support engineering, integration, and security operations activities

Qualifications

Experience:

• Ten (10) or more years of cybersecurity engineering and/or project management experience
• Two (2) or more years of leadership experience
• Experience supporting cybersecurity design and integration
• Experience supporting Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)
• Experience developing technology roadmaps, conducting market research, and supporting proofs of concept
• Experience supporting security architecture and CONOPS
• Experience supporting cloud security
• Experience supporting AI/GenAI security integration
• Experience supporting DevSecOps
• Experience supporting vulnerability scanning tools
• Experience supporting secure authentication and SSO
• Experience supporting post-quantum cryptography concepts and PQC-enabled protocols
• Experience with scripting and automation

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or equivalent experience as defined by role requirements

Certifications:

At least one of:

• Security+
• CCNA
• SSCP

And one of:

• CISSP
• CISSP-ISSAP
• CISSP-ISSEP
• CCSP
• GCIA
• GDSA
• GCCC
• GCPN
• GCIH
• Clearance/Suitability : Secret (eligible)

Additional Information

Work Environment

• Normal office conditions with potential to perform duties in deployed locations.

• Core hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 0600 – 1700.

• May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.

Working at SOSi

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.

SOSi is an equal employment opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or protected veteran status. SOSi takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance diversity and inclusion of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.