Security Infrastructure Support Senior Security Engineer

Position Title : Security Infrastructure Support Senior Security Engineer

Location : Bethesda, MD | Hybrid- Not Remote

Cybervance is a rapidly growing information security and information technology company based in Washington, D.C., and we are an equal opportunity employer. We design, develop, and manage the successful execution of training programs for government and private sector organizations. Cybervance believes in creating innovative solutions to deliver measured results.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure enterprise IT and cybersecurity infrastructure across hybrid on-premises and cloud environments. The Senior Security Engineer will provide advanced technical expertise in security tool integration, SIEM administration, and system hardening while ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks.

This position requires an experienced technical professional with a strong foundation in enterprise infrastructure, cloud security, and automation. The ideal candidate combines deep technical acumen with strong communication and analytical skills to design secure, resilient, and compliant solutions supporting large-scale federal and enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and support enterprise IT and cybersecurity infrastructures across hybrid on-premises and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, O365).
• Manage and optimize cybersecurity tools and platforms, including Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, endpoint protection, and vulnerability management solutions.
• Lead the implementation, configuration, and normalization of data pipelines for security log ingestion, enrichment, and analysis within SIEM environments.
• Collaborate with cloud and infrastructure teams to ensure secure system architectures aligned with organizational risk management policies.
• Conduct system hardening, vulnerability remediation, and patch management for Windows, Linux, and network systems.
• Apply DevSecOps practices, embedding security automation into CI / CD pipelines and ensuring secure code deployment processes.
• Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools (Python preferred) to enhance operational efficiency, compliance reporting, and monitoring.
• Provide technical guidance in cloud security, including migration, configuration management, and environment hardening.
• Support compliance and audit initiatives, ensuring adherence to FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-92, OMB M-21-31, and Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) frameworks.
• Conduct root cause analysis and problem resolution for complex security incidents and infrastructure vulnerabilities.
• Participate in infrastructure modernization efforts, providing expert-level input into system architecture, security design, and deployment best practices.
• Document and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), architecture diagrams, and configuration baselines for security systems.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors and cross-functional teams to implement integrated security solutions and resolve technical challenges.
• Provide executive-level reporting and communicate complex security issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders clearly and effectively.

Experience

Required Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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