Senior Security Engineer - Security Operations

UltraViolet Cyber; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security operations company is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to implement advanced security solutions within federal environments. The role focuses on Mandiant and Proofpoint technologies, ensuring comprehensive protection against threats while meeting federal requirements. This position offers a hybrid work model with competitive benefits.

Benefits

401(k) with employer match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Voluntary Life and Accident Insurance

Discretionary Time Off (DTO) Program

11 Paid Holidays Annually

Qualifications

• 7+ years of security engineering experience, focusing on advanced threat detection.
• Hands-on experience with Mandiant and Proofpoint solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security controls using Mandiant and Proofpoint solutions.
• Lead security architecture efforts for comprehensive protection against threats.
• Develop and maintain security automation workflows.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Information Security

Threat Detection

Incident Response

Security Automation

Threat Hunting

Security Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Bachelor's degree in Information Security

Tools

Mandiant

Proofpoint

Python

PowerShell

Job description

UltraViolet Cyber is a leading platform-enabled unified security operations company providing a comprehensive suite of security operations solutions. Founded and operated by security practitioners with decades of experience, the UltraViolet Cyber security-as-code platform combines technology innovation and human expertise to make advanced real-time cybersecurity accessible for all organizations by eliminating risks of separate red and blue teams.

By creating continuously optimized identification, detection, and resilience from today's dynamic threat landscape, UltraViolet Cyber provides both managed and custom-tailored unified security operations solutions to the Fortune 500, Federal Government, and Commercial clients. UltraViolet Cyber is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with global offices across the U.S. and in India.

We are seeking a Senior Security Engineer to implement and manage advanced security solutions with a focus on Mandiant and Proofpoint technologies within federal government environments. This role will be responsible for security architecture, threat detection, incident response, and email security operations across critical government infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement security controls using Mandiant and Proofpoint solutions to protect federal networks

Engineer custom integrations between security tools to enhance threat detection and response capabilities

Lead security architecture efforts to ensure comprehensive protection against advanced threats

Configure and tune Proofpoint email security defenses to protect against phishing and advanced threats

Implement and manage Mandiant Threat Intelligence feeds within existing security infrastructure

Develop and maintain security automation workflows to streamline incident response

Implement security monitoring solutions and develop custom detection rules

Provide technical leadership during security incidents and coordinate response activities

Ensure all security implementations meet federal requirements (FISMA, RMF, CISA directives)

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related field

7+ years of security engineering experience with 3+ years focusing on advanced threat detection

Hands-on experience configuring and managing Mandiant security solutions

Demonstrated expertise with Proofpoint email security implementation and administration

Strong understanding of security operations in high-security environments

Experience implementing security controls per NIST SP 800-53 requirements

Knowledge of threat hunting methodologies and incident response procedures

Proficiency with security scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell)

Experience with security tools integration and API development

Preferred Qualifications

Experience securing federal agency networks and systems

Prior work with federal agency security operations

Security certifications (CISSP, GIAC, CEH, Security+)

Experience with SIEM platforms and security orchestration tools

Background in cloud security for government environments (FedRAMP)

Knowledge of Zero Trust implementation per federal guidelines

Experience with supply chain security requirements (EO 14028)

Hybrid work model with 2 day / week on-site presence near National Harbor, Maryland

Must maintain required security clearance

Participation in on-call rotation for security incident response

What You'll Do :

• Design and implement security controls using Mandiant and Proofpoint solutions to protect federal networks
• Engineer custom integrations between security tools to enhance threat detection and response capabilities
• Lead security architecture efforts to ensure comprehensive protection against advanced threats
• Configure and tune Proofpoint email security defenses to protect against phishing and advanced threats
• Implement and manage Mandiant Threat Intelligence feeds within existing security infrastructure
• Develop and maintain security automation workflows to streamline incident response
• Implement security monitoring solutions and develop custom detection rules
• Provide technical leadership during security incidents and coordinate response activities
• Ensure all security implementations meet federal requirements (FISMA, RMF, CISA directives)

What You've Done :

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related field
• 7+ years of security engineering experience with 3+ years focusing on advanced threat detection
• Hands-on experience configuring and managing Mandiant security solutions
• Demonstrated expertise with Proofpoint email security implementation and administration
• Strong understanding of security operations in high-security environments
• Experience implementing security controls per NIST SP 800-53 requirements
• Knowledge of threat hunting methodologies and incident response procedures
• Proficiency with security scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell)
• Experience with security tools integration and API development

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience securing federal agency networks and systems
• Prior work with federal agency security operations
• Security certifications (CISSP, GIAC, CEH, Security+)
• Experience with SIEM platforms and security orchestration tools
• Background in cloud security for government environments (FedRAMP)
• Knowledge of Zero Trust implementation per federal guidelines
• Experience with supply chain security requirements (EO 14028)
• Hybrid work model with 2 day / week on-site presence near National Harbor, Maryland
• Must be able to pass a Federal background investigation - US Citizenship required
• Participation in on-call rotation for security incident response

What We Offer :

• 401(k), including an employer match of 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2% contributed
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available on the 1st day of the month following your first day of employment)
• Voluntary Life, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and / or Critical Illness
• Participation in the Discretionary Time Off (DTO) Program
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually

140,000 - $155,000 a year

UltraViolet Cyber maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect our company's differing products, services, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors.

We sincerely thank all applicants in advance for submitting their interest in this position. We know your time is valuable.

UltraViolet Cyber welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

If you want to make an impact, UltraViolet Cyber is the place for you!

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