Senior Cybersecurity Engineer - Lead Security Architecture

Southeastern Computer Consultants, Inc. (SCCI); Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with matching

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Job summary

Southeastern Computer Consultants, Inc. (SCCI) seeks a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to design, implement, and manage advanced security solutions at our Dahlgren, VA facility.

You will lead security initiatives, mentor staff, and work with the IT team to secure networks, applications, and cloud environments. The ideal candidate holds an active Secret clearance, 8+ years of cybersecurity experience, and strong knowledge of cloud security, Windows enterprise IT, scripting, and security tooling.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen with an active Secret Security Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Eight or more years of hands‑on cybersecurity experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead capacity.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, security architecture, and security practices.
• Experience in a Windows‑based enterprise IT environment (GCC High, Azure AD, Intune, and AVD preferred).
• Proficiency with scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS and Azure) and their security services.
• Ability to lead teams and manage projects to meet security goals.

Responsibilities

• Advise Director of IT and leadership on cybersecurity requirements and best practices.
• Mentor junior security staff and provide technical leadership.
• Design, implement, and manage security solutions (SIEM, EDR, firewalls, IDS/IPS, IAM, VPN).
• Architect secure network, application, and cloud environments; evaluate and integrate new security technologies.
• Coordinate with external security service providers for monitoring, threat hunting, and incident response.
• Analyze logs and alerts; manage incident response lifecycle.
• Supervise vulnerability management; coordinate scans and pen tests; prioritize remediation.
• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards; ensure compliance.

Skills

Active Secret Clearance

Senior cybersecurity

Windows enterprise

Scripting

Cloud security

Leadership

DoD security practices

Security certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/IT or related field

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Firewall

IDS/IPS

IAM

VPN

Azure AD

Intune

Azure/AWS security services

Job description

Southeastern Computer Consultants, Inc. (SCCI) seeks a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to design, implement, and manage advanced security solutions at our Dahlgren, VA facility.

You will lead security initiatives, mentor staff, and work with the IT team to secure networks, applications, and cloud environments. The ideal candidate holds an active Secret clearance, 8+ years of cybersecurity experience, and strong knowledge of cloud security, Windows enterprise IT, scripting, and security tooling.