Security Engineer

HireCapital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 117,000 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-covered health insurance

Generous PTO policy

Performance-based annual bonus

Opportunity to build a new security function

Job summary

A rapidly growing technology firm is seeking a hands-on Security Engineer to lead cyber threat detection and response initiatives. This role focuses on cybersecurity, offering a collaborative environment where engineers can influence strategic security outcomes. You'll work closely with technology stakeholders to enhance the organization's defensive posture.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering.
• Hands-on experience with security monitoring tools.
• Industry certifications like CISSP or Security+ preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cyber incident response efforts.
• Implement and manage endpoint detection technologies.
• Conduct vulnerability scanning and support penetration testing.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Cloud Security

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Company Overview:

Our client is a rapidly growing technology firm operating at the intersection of national security and advanced infrastructure protection. They support mission-critical systems through innovative software and hardware deployments and are expanding their cybersecurity capabilities to meet increasing demand. The company offers a collaborative, high-impact environment where engineers can directly influence strategic security outcomes.

Role Summary:

We’re seeking a hands-on Security Engineer to lead cyber threat detection and response initiatives across cloud and on-prem environments. This role is focused solely on cybersecurity—not compliance—and is critical to maturing the organization’s defensive posture. You’ll work closely with technology stakeholders to respond to security events, deploy modern endpoint and detection solutions, and help shape a growing function. This is a prime opportunity for someone who wants to build and own a cybersecurity function within a supportive, fast-paced team.

Responsibilities:

• Lead cyber incident response efforts, including triage, containment, root cause analysis, and remediation
• Implement and manage endpoint detection and response (EDR/XDR) technologies across the enterprise
• Conduct vulnerability scanning and support penetration testing to uncover and resolve security gaps
• Monitor security event logs and alerts from SIEM and other security tools
• Support the development of internal processes and playbooks for threat response
• Collaborate with IT to ensure secure cloud and infrastructure configurations
• Stay current with emerging threats, attack vectors, and evolving detection strategies
• Contribute to the development of a growing security team and help define long-term security strategy
• Document incidents, lessons learned, and risk mitigations for continuous improvement
• Assist in Office 365 security configuration and cloud-based incident monitoring

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 3–5 years of direct experience in cybersecurity engineering, threat detection, or SOC operations
• Hands-on experience with security monitoring tools, SIEMs, and EDR platforms
• Familiarity with cloud security, network defense, and endpoint protection principles
• Experience in vulnerability management, exploit mitigation, and remediation practices
• Scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, or similar) are a plus
• Strong analytical and communication skills; able to work cross-functionally
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, GCIH, or Security+ are preferred
• Familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001, or other cybersecurity frameworks
• Employer-covered health insurance and strong dependent coverage
• Generous PTO policy including holidays and vacation days
• Performance-based annual bonus
• Opportunity to build and lead a new security function from scratch
• High-growth environment with executive support and long-term career potential

HireCapital and our clients are equal-opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Information Technology, and Other

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Media, Computer and Network Security, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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