Security Engineer

SteerBridge; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

SteerBridge in Vienna, VA, seeks experienced Security Engineers to safeguard infrastructure and systems supporting federal and private sector missions. You will work on on-prem and cloud environments, implement secure configurations, and support the ATO process.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in cybersecurity engineering, active clearance or ability to obtain, and hands-on expertise with SIEM, threat analysis, and incident response. Join a mission-driven team delivering secure technology.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.
• 5+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience in federal, military, or large enterprise environments.
• Experience with NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI, SOC frameworks.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) in secure environments.
• Experience with log aggregation and correlation.
• Familiarity with security controls and data protection principles.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and monitor on-premises and virtual network services and systems.
• Configure and maintain systems in compliance with security policies.
• Develop and harden secure solutions across cloud and hybrid infrastructures.
• Review and enforce NIST 800-53 controls and SSPs for ATO processes.
• Perform vulnerability identification and remediation to reduce threats.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and compliance teams on secure design.
• Create security documentation, policies, and control evidence.
• Participate in security audits, penetration testing, and incident response events.
• Enforce data protection, encryption, and identity/access controls.

Skills

Network security

Incident response

Vulnerability assessment

Log analysis

Cloud security

System hardening

SIEM

XDR

Access governance

APT/Threat intel

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Splunk

Tenable/Nessus

CrowdStrike

Microsoft Defender Endpoint

Job description

SteerBridge is a modern technology company delivering innovative, mission‑focused solutions to the U.S. Government and private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver agile, commercial‑grade capabilities that accelerate operational effectiveness and drive measurable mission success.

At the core of SteerBridge is our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, problem‑solving mindset, and commitment to excellence elevate every project we support. We don’t simply hire exceptional talent; we cultivate it, creating meaningful career pathways for veterans, military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve.

Position Overview:

SteerBridge is seeking experienced Security Engineers to ensure the security of infrastructure and systems being leveraged to help customers achieve their mission. The ideal Security Engineer will have well rounded experience in network operations, systems administration, log analysis, blue team defense & incident response, and threat & vulnerability analysis. The Security Engineer will support multiple projects with diverse technology stacks and will have the opportunity to be the frontline defense for missions that make a difference.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, implement, and monitor on-premises and virtual network services and systems
• Configure and maintain systems in compliance with organizational security policies and procedures including:
• User account management
• Backup and recovery
• Develop and harden secure solutions across cloud and hybrid infrastructures in support of mission essential systems.
• Review and enforce NIST 800-53 controls and System Security Plans (SSPs) in support of the ATO process.
• Perform vulnerability identification and remediation processes to reduce exposure to system threats.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and compliance teams to enforce secure design principles.
• Contribute to the creation of security documentation, policies, and control evidence.
• Participate in security audits, penetration testing, and incident response events.
• Implement and enforce data protection, encryption, and identity/access controls.
• Employees in this role are responsible for safeguarding sensitive information and must adhere to all organizational security and privacy policies, ensuring the protection, proper handling, and confidentiality of data at all times.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field.
• An active Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain one is required.
• 5+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience in federal, military, or large enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with one or more of the following frameworks: NIST SP 800, CNSSI, SOC
• Experience with system hardening network security, encryption protocols, vulnerability scanning, and incident response
• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) in secure environments.
• Experience with the following methodologies and tools: SIEM, XDR, SAST/DAST, STIG, SCAP
• Experience implementing and managing identity and access management controls, including role-based, attribute-based, and federated access models, ensuring least-privilege enforcement and secure authorization across architectures and access governance practices.
• Experience with log aggregation and correlation

Preferred Qualifications:

• CCNA-Security, Security+ CE, or CISSP
• Familiarity with Federal Executive and Military security requirements and IT systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce audit-ready documentation (such as Incident Reports and Test Reports).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, Tenable/Nessus, CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender Endpoint
• Proficiency with securing AI-based tools
• Experience coordinating with ISSOs, ISSEs, and federal security teams.
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
• Paid Time Off

SteerBridge is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity—regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require assistance during the application process, we encourage you to reach out so we can support your needs.