Senior Cybersecurity Engineer: Lead Security Architecture

C3EL; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

C3EL is hiring a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer in Washington, DC to provide technical leadership in securing systems. This role covers designing and maintaining cybersecurity solutions, overseeing risk management, conducting vulnerability assessments, and enforcing security policies. The ideal candidate should hold an IAT Level III or IAM Level II certification, possess over 8 years of relevant experience, and demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills. This position is open to U.S. citizens only.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Current IAT Level III or IAM Level II certification (e.g., CISSP, CASP+ CE).
• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity or related field.
• Experience with risk management frameworks like RMF.
• Familiarity with cloud environments like AWS or Azure.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain cybersecurity solutions.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and risk analyses.
• Monitor systems for security incidents.
• Develop and enforce security policies and procedures.
• Collaborate to integrate security controls in architectures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Nessus

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Endpoint protection tools

Job description

C3EL is hiring a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer in Washington, DC to provide technical leadership in securing systems. This role covers designing and maintaining cybersecurity solutions, overseeing risk management, conducting vulnerability assessments, and enforcing security policies. The ideal candidate should hold an IAT Level III or IAM Level II certification, possess over 8 years of relevant experience, and demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills. This position is open to U.S. citizens only.