Security Infrastructure Support Senior Security Engineer

KellyMitchell Group; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 130,872 - 172,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans

Employee‑Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)

401K offered

Job summary

KellyMitchell Group is seeking a Senior Security Engineer in Bethesda, Maryland, focused on enterprise IT security and hybrid infrastructures. You will design, maintain security systems, and implement cybersecurity tools while collaborating with diverse teams.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in IT systems and strong knowledge of cloud security, DevSecOps practices, and scripting (Python). The position offers competitive compensation with benefits like medical and profit sharing.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience designing, installing, maintaining, and supporting enterprise IT systems.
• 5+ years of experience at the Senior Engineer level or higher.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with cybersecurity tools or SIEM administration.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise IT security systems across hybrid infrastructures.
• Implement and configure cybersecurity tools for threat detection.
• Create automation scripts and tools for incident response.

Skills

Cybersecurity tools

Cloud security (AWS, Azure, O365)

Scripting and automation (Python)

DevSecOps practices

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SIEM platforms

Virtualization technologies

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking a Security Infrastructure Support Senior Security Engineer to join their team! This position is located in Bethesda, Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise IT security systems across hybrid infrastructures on-premises and cloud.
• Implement, configure, and administer cybersecurity tools and SIEM platforms to support threat detection and monitoring.
• Develop and maintain secure cloud environments (AWS, Azure, O365), including migrations and hardening.
• Apply DevSecOps practices to integrate security into development, build, and deployment processes.
• Create and maintain automation scripts and tools (Python preferred) for monitoring, alerting, and incident response.
• Support virtualization platforms and ensure secure configuration, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and third-party vendors to enhance security posture.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and analysts.
• Communicate complex security concepts and recommendations effectively to technical and non-technical audiences, including executive leadership.
• Ensure all systems and processes comply with federal cybersecurity frameworks, including FISMA, NIST, and CDM standards.

Desired Skills / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience designing, installing, maintaining, and supporting enterprise IT systems.
• 5+ years of experience at the Senior Engineer level or higher.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with cybersecurity tools or SIEM implementation and administration.
• Experience supporting hybrid infrastructures on-prem and cloud.
• Strong familiarity with cloud security concepts, services, and operations (AWS, Azure, O365), including migration and security hardening.
• Understanding of core virtualization technologies and secure configuration practices.
• Knowledge and experience applying DevSecOps practices to security operations.
• Strong scripting and automation skills, particularly Python.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for conveying technical security concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and third-party vendors.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans.
• Employee‑Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP).
• 401K offered.

Compensation

The approximate pay range for this position is between $95.00 and $125.00.

Other Information

We comply with local wage minimums.