Cybersecurity Security Engineer III

SOSi; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SOSi is seeking a Cybersecurity Security Engineer III to support cybersecurity engineering in alignment with customer needs in Washington, DC. This role focuses on security architecture, technology integration, and modernization initiatives including Zero Trust and cloud security.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering and leadership, with a relevant bachelor’s degree and certifications like Security+ and CISSP.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of cybersecurity engineering experience.
• Two or more years of leadership experience.
• Experience supporting Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA).
• Experience developing technology roadmaps.
• Experience with cloud security integration.

Responsibilities

• Support cybersecurity engineering and security architecture activities.
• Support design and integration of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA).
• Develop technology roadmaps and engineering recommendations.
• Support cloud security and secure authentication integration.
• Engage in scripting and automation for security operations.

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering

Project management

Leadership

Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)

Cloud security

DevSecOps

Vulnerability scanning tools

Scripting and automation

AI/GenAI security integration

Post-quantum cryptography concepts

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or equivalent

Tools

Security+

CCNA

CISSP

Job description

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

• 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.