Cybersecurity Engineer (Secret Cleared)
Description For Cybersecurity Engineer (Secret Cleared)
We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team at Latitude Inc. This role focuses on protecting information systems through incident response, SOC operations, and compliance management. The position requires an active Secret clearance and involves leading security incident responses, conducting forensic analysis, and ensuring compliance with federal standards like FISMA and FIPS. You'll work with cutting-edge security tools, manage SOC operations, and drive vulnerability assessments. The role offers competitive compensation ($120K-$160K) and the opportunity to work with advanced security technologies. Located in the Washington D.C. area, you'll be part of a team dedicated to maintaining robust cybersecurity defenses and ensuring regulatory compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for a security professional looking to make a significant impact in a federal-focused environment.
Responsibilities For Cybersecurity Engineer (Secret Cleared)
- Lead and coordinate incident response efforts to detect, analyze, contain, and remediate security incidents
- Conduct forensic analysis, root cause identification, and provide post-incident reports
- Develop and maintain incident response playbooks and workflows
- Monitor and respond to alerts generated by security tools and systems
- Act as a primary escalation point for SOC analysts
- Perform threat hunting, anomaly detection, and proactive monitoring
- Ensure security posture aligns with federal standards
- Collaborate with compliance and governance teams
- Develop and maintain security policies and controls
- Integrate threat intelligence into incident response activities
- Participate in vulnerability assessments and coordinate patch management
- Generate reports and metrics for security incidents
- Conduct training and awareness sessions
Requirements For Cybersecurity Engineer (Secret Cleared)
- Active Secret clearance or higher
- Strong background in Incident Response
- Experience with Security Operations Center (SOC) operations
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks (FISMA, FIPS, SAP, PPSM)
- Experience with SIEM platforms, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and network security appliances
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