Security Engineer

Securiport LLC; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Securiport LLC is seeking a Security Engineer to identify, analyze, and mitigate threats while ensuring defenses remain strong. This role focuses on implementing advanced security measures, monitoring network activity, and responding to incidents in a timely and effective manner.

The engineer will work with IT and security teams to enhance the organization's security posture, protect critical data, and support regulatory compliance across on-premises and cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in cybersecurity.
• 3–5 years in cybersecurity or SOC-related roles.
• CISSP, CISM, CEH, GCIH or Security+ preferred.
• Experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain security solutions protecting IT infrastructure.
• Operate SOC functions: monitor, analyze, and respond to events.
• Lead incident response: investigation, containment, remediation.
• Develop and enforce security policies and best practices.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Configure and manage EDR/XDR across endpoints.
• Stay updated on threats and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee Office 365 security configurations.

Skills

Incident response

Network security

SIEM tooling

Cloud security

Regulatory compliance

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree

10 years experience

CISSP or equivalent

Tools

SIEM systems

Firewalls

EDR/XDR

IDS/IPS

Office 365 security

Job description

Job Summary:

The Security Engineer is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating security threats while ensuring the organization's cyber defenses remain strong. This role focuses on implementing advanced security measures, monitoring network activity, and responding to cyber incidents in a timely and effective manner. The Engineer will work closely with IT and security teams to enhance the organization's overall security posture and protect critical data from potential breaches.

Essential Functions

• Design, implement, and maintain security solutions to protect IT infrastructure and sensitive data.
• Manage and maintain Security Operations Center functions, including the monitoring and analysis of security events, alerts, and incidents.
• Conduct risk assessments, Leadand coordinate incident response activities, including investigation, containment, and remediation.
• Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify security gaps.
• Configure, deploy, and manage EDR/XDR solutions to detect and respond to threats on endpoints across the organization.
• Investigate and analyze security breaches to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure secureconfiguration of networks, servers, and endpoints.
• Provide recommendations and deploy security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and endpoint protection.
• Stay updated on emerging cybersecurity threats, industry best practices, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Oversee security configurations for Office 365, ensuring best practices are followed in access controls, monitoring, and incident detection in cloud services.
• Train staff on cybersecurity awareness and promote security best practices across the organization.
• Document security incidents, response actions, and resolution processes for continuous improvement.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and methodologies.
• Proficiency in security technologies, including SIEM, firewalls, antivirus, and endpoint security solutions.
• Experience with security incident detection, analysis, and response.
• Knowledge of network protocols, cloud security, and encryption methods.
• Ability to assess security risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Proficiency in scripting or programming languages (Python, PowerShell, etc.) is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR).

Required Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, GCIH or Security+ preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, network security, SOC Analyst or a related field.
• In lieu of degree, a total number of 10 years of experience in related fields (in addition to the management experience required) will meet the education and related experience requirements listed above.

Physical Job Requirements

• Ability to work in an office environment with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk.
• May require lifting of equipment (up to 25 lbs) as needed.
• Ability to respond to security incidents outside of normal working hours as necessary.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel may be required for training, conferences, or collaboration with remote teams.
• Anticipated travel will be by car, air, and/or train.

Securiport is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Afftive Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Securiport is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Please see the United States Department of Labor'sEEO posterandEEO poster supplementfor additional information.

Disclaimer:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position at the time this job description was written. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and all employees in this position are employed “at-will.”