Senior Cybersecurity Engineer - Threat Detection & SIEM

Trace3; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with employer match

Competitive compensation

Training and development programs

Snacks and beverages at major offices

Collaborative and cool culture

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Trace3 is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer III to design, implement, and maintain advanced cybersecurity solutions protecting systems, networks, and data. You will serve as a senior technical resource across security architecture, threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to ensure security controls are integrated enterprise-wide, aligning with industry standards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field (or equivalent experience) preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or information security preferred.
• Experience implementing and managing enterprise security tools such as SIEM, endpoint protection, firewalls, and vulnerability management platforms.
• Strong knowledge of network security, identity management, and security architecture principles.
• Experience with cloud security in environments such as AWS or Microsoft Azure.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting federal government or regulated environments.
• Knowledge of secure system architecture and DevSecOps practices.
• Experience with security automation and scripting (PowerShell, Python, or similar) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise security solutions including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, endpoint protection, and identity management tools.
• Develop and enforce security architecture standards across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Develop the Authority-To-Operate (ATO) authorization plan to ensure the CI/CD pipeline(s).
• Conduct security assessments and risk analyses for new technologies and system implementations.
• Monitor security events and investigate potential threats using SIEM and security monitoring tools.
• Lead technical investigations and support incident response activities for security breaches or suspicious activities.
• Perform threat hunting and analyze indicators of compromise (IOCs).
• Coordinate with internal teams to contain, remediate, and recover from security incidents.
• Integrate security controls into system architecture and infrastructure deployments.
• Conduct vulnerability scanning and manage remediation activities.
• Assess system and network vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support patch management and security configuration compliance.
• Evaluate third-party tools and technologies for security risks.
• Ensure systems comply with applicable security standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support implementation of frameworks such as: NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53, RMF, ISO/IEC 27001.
• Assist with security audits, system authorization activities, and documentation.

Skills

Security engineering

Threat detection

Vulnerability management

Incident response

Security architecture

SIEM

Endpoint protection

Cloud security

Scripting (PowerShell, Python)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/CS/Info Systems

Tools

SIEM

Firewalls

Endpoint protection

Vulnerability management platforms

Identity management

Job description

Trace3 is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer III to design, implement, and maintain advanced cybersecurity solutions protecting systems, networks, and data. You will serve as a senior technical resource across security architecture, threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to ensure security controls are integrated enterprise-wide, aligning with industry standards and