Information Security Engineer – Detection & Incident Response

U.S. Legislative Branch; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Congressional Budget Office seeks an Information Security Engineer to manage a program protecting its information systems. The role blends engineering expertise with hands-on incident response and security analysis.

You will design, configure, and optimize security tools to improve detection and response capabilities, and apply cybersecurity best practices in a fast-paced, nonpartisan environment. Strong collaboration with IT teams is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develops and applies tools and approaches to protect CBO's network and computer systems.
• Designs, configures, and optimizes security tools to enhance detection and response capabilities.
• Requires in-depth understanding of cybersecurity principles and incident response procedures and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Job description

The Congressional Budget Office seeks an Information Security Engineer to manage a program protecting its information systems. The role blends engineering expertise with hands-on incident response and security analysis.

You will design, configure, and optimize security tools to improve detection and response capabilities, and apply cybersecurity best practices in a fast-paced, nonpartisan environment. Strong collaboration with IT teams is essential.