Senior Cybersecurity Engineer — TS/SCI Poly, IL5+ Security

Cornerstone Defense LLC; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Defense LLC is looking for a Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer in Reston, VA. The role includes designing and implementing security measures to safeguard digital assets and sensitive information. Ideal candidates will have 7+ years of experience, knowledge of security frameworks, and proficiency in tools like Splunk, Fortify, and Acunetix.

Additionally, candidates must possess effective communication skills and an active TS/SCI clearance with CI poly. Cornerstone Defense offers a supportive environment where employees can thrive while addressing complex national security challenges.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a cybersecurity engineer with a focus on security controls.
• Strong skills in implementing log collection into tools and analyzing logs for anomalies.
• Experience with security standards like NIST SP 800-53 and FedRAMP.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage security solutions to protect network and systems.
• Conduct security assessments to identify vulnerabilities.
• Develop incident response plans to address security incidents.

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering

Security assessments

Incident response

Log collection and analysis

Communication skills

Security controls compliance

Education

CISSP or equivalent certification

Tools

Splunk

Fortify

Acunetix

Prisma Cloud

Job description

Cornerstone Defense LLC is looking for a Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer in Reston, VA. The role includes designing and implementing security measures to safeguard digital assets and sensitive information. Ideal candidates will have 7+ years of experience, knowledge of security frameworks, and proficiency in tools like Splunk, Fortify, and Acunetix.

Additionally, candidates must possess effective communication skills and an active TS/SCI clearance with CI poly. Cornerstone Defense offers a supportive environment where employees can thrive while addressing complex national security challenges.