Security Engineer

TekSynap; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Vacation time

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

A high-tech company is looking for a Lead Security Engineer to support security operations in the Washington Metro Area. The role requires managing vulnerability scanning, incident response, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity, relevant certifications, and extensive experience in the field. This full-time position offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in cybersecurity operations with federal experience.
• Certifications: CISSP or CISM; Security+ CE; CEH (optional).
• Clearance: Public Trust or Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage vulnerability scanning and remediation.
• Support compliance reviews for FISMA and NIST.
• Implement SIEM monitoring and incident response protocols.
• Coordinate with the SOC on escalated security incidents.

Skills

Vulnerability management

FISMA compliance

Incident response

Security compliance

Education

Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity or Information Security

Tools

SIEM tools

NIST SP 800-53

Job description

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Manage vulnerability scanning, remediation, and POA&M tracking.


• Support FISMA and NIST SP 800-53 compliance reviews.


• Implement SIEM monitoring and incident response protocols.


• Coordinate with the SOC on escalated security incidents.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity or Information Security.


• Certifications: CISSP or CISM; Security+ CE; CEH (optional).


• Experience: 8–10 years in cybersecurity ops with federal experience.


• Clearance: Public Trust or Secret clearance.

Overview

We are seeking a Lead – Security Engineer to join our team supporting the Transportation Team.

TekSynap is a fast growing high‑tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well‑planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full‑time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Location: Washington Metro Area (WMA)


• Type of environment: Office


• Noise level: Low


• Work schedule: Day shift Monday – Friday (may be required to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs)


• Amount of travel: 30% within WMA

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

U.S. Citizenship. Clearance: Public Trust – Moderate Risk.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company‑sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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