Security Engineer Senior

LTS Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT provider is seeking a Senior Security Engineer in Washington D.C. to enhance cybersecurity across the Department of Commerce. The role involves identifying vulnerabilities, assessing risks, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Candidates must have extensive experience in cybersecurity and relevant certifications. This on-site position requires a Top Secret Security Clearance and offers comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in cybersecurity or IT risk management.
• Active or Current Top Secret Security Clearance required.
• Relevant certifications like CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, CISA required.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of cybersecurity governance across all programs.
• Provide cybersecurity engineering expertise to client staff.
• Engineer and sustain CDM and ZTA toolsets.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Risk Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Engineering

Information Security

Tools

Tenable Nessus

HCL BigFix

SailPoint

Okta

Axonius

Cloudflare

Job description

LTS is seeking an experienced Senior Security Engineer to support the program with the Department of Commerce. This role involves identifying vulnerabilities, assessing risks, and ensuring the security and compliance of all technical assets across the department. The Senior Security Engineer will work closely with various stakeholders, both internal and external, to implement best practices for cybersecurity, IT risk management, and ensure the department's alignment with federal cybersecurity regulations and frameworks. This position is on-site in Washington D.C. The position is contingent on the award.

LTS provides trusted consulting, and solutions in an increasingly complex and growing world. Our deep expertise in technology and analytics helps us serve a broad constituency of clients that range from cabinet-level departments of the U.S. Government to the largest Federal IT contractors in the world.

LTS is a leading information technology (IT) provider for mission critical systems leveraging the latest technologies to deliver cutting edge solutions from small mobile applications to large, complex enterprise applications. Our professionals specialize in multiple disciplines including program management, system integration, system design, system development, cybersecurity, infrastructure and data analytics.

Responsibilities:

Support the client in the development and oversight of cybersecurity governance across all applicable programs.

Provide cybersecurity engineering subject matter expertise to client staff.

Participate in technical review boards and program planning sessions, contributing to enterprise architecture decisions and security control implementation.

Develop and deliver technical guidance via PowerPoint presentations, formal documentation, and written communications on cybersecurity capabilities, vulnerabilities, risks, and mitigation strategies.

Engineer, configure, and sustain the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) toolsets, to include Tenable Nessus, HCL BigFix, SailPoint, Okta, Axonius , Cloudflare and other related technologies.

Lead and facilitate technical integration sessions with internal Bureaus to incorporate new and existing capabilities that enhance the Enterprise CDM and ZTA programs.

Author cybersecurity policy, standards, and guidance documents to support and align with CDM and ZTA implementation efforts.

Required Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field is required.

A minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT risk management or a related field is required.

Active or Current Top Secret Security Clearance.

Must be a U.S. citizen.

Relevant network engineer certification and/or industry standard certifications ( e.g CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, CISA or equivalent) are required

Proven experience with security frameworks and standards such as NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-37, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), FISMA, etc.

Proven expertise in cybersecurity architecture, CDM and ZTA

Hands-on experience with technology-related administration (Installation, Configuration, Monitoring, Integration, Managing Access Controls, Automation, and Troubleshooting) of the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) tool stack, to include Tenable Nessus, HCL BigFix, SailPoint, Okta, Axonius , Cloudflare, etc.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, concise reports and messages to all levels of management.

Excellent interpersonal abilities, with a strong capacity to work independently with minimal supervision or guidance.

Strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills, with the ability to design effective solutions for complex challenges.

Awareness of secure software development practices and principles.

Ability to fulfill responsibilities in a timely manner and with precision.

Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to work independently on important initiatives while ensuring optimal outcomes.

LTS is committed to offering eligible employees comprehensive benefits that will provide them with options intended to meet their needs and the needs of their family.