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Senior Security Engineer

Senior Security Engineer

Network Designs Inc.Washington, DC, US
9 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

About NDi :

Network Designs, Inc. (NDi) is a leading Federal contractor that specializes in designing, developing, and delivering information technology and network solutions for government customers. Founded in 1985, NDi's firmly defined core values have driven all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to our company's success and the establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At NDi, we believe that our people are the cornerstone of our success, and we value collaboration, career growth, and winning ideas. Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

Job Description :

The Senior Security Engineer leads the design, development, and operation of secure cloud platforms. This position is responsible for advanced threat detection, incident response planning, cyber resiliency strategy, and ensuring compliance with enterprise and federal security standards. The engineer serves as a subject matter expert, collaborating across teams and with external partners to protect mission-critical applications and infrastructure.

Requirements :

  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Must possess an active TS clearance at the time of application, be willing and able to obtain SCI access, and pass a CI polygraph.
  • Candidate must be able to work onsite five days a week at one of the following locations : Washington, D.C.; Huntsville, Alabama; or Clarksburg, West Virginia

Qualifications and Experience :

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or related field.
  • At least eight (8) years of cybersecurity experience, including a minimum of three (3) years in a cloud security role.
  • Deep knowledge of cloud security across multiple environments.
  • Expertise in security architecture, network defense, data protection, and threat modeling.
  • Demonstrated experience in incident response, log correlation, and risk assessments.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills are required, including the ability to brief executives and manage cross-functional security initiatives.
  • Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security, or GCIH are strongly preferred.

    • Responsibilities :

  • Leads the development of enterprise-wide cloud security policies, incident response plans, and cyber resiliency strategies.
  • Designs, implements, and continuously improves secure cloud-based architectures and monitoring systems.
  • Analyzes complex security data to detect, remediate, and prevent cyber threats.
  • Guides platform and application teams on secure coding and architecture best practices.
  • Coordinates vulnerability management activities and provides actionable recommendations.
  • Represents the organization in coordination with industry and government security partners.
  • Oversees COMSEC operations and crypto key management systems (CKMS).
  • Ensures compliance with federal and industry standards, including NIST, CNSSI 4009, and DoD policies.
  • Mentors junior engineers and leads security-related projects from concept to deployment.

    • Compensation and Benefits :

    At NDi, we value our team and are committed to retaining top talent by offering competitive benefits and compensation packages. Our employee benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental, vision, pet, and legal insurance. Our corporate benefits include 401(k) retirement matching, paid leave, paid holidays, and health and wellness programs. In addition, we provide employer-paid life and disability insurance, professional development, education benefits, and much more to ensure our team has the resources they need to thrive on and off the job.

    Veterans First Commitment :

    As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), NDi is dedicated to hiring veterans and providing a supportive work environment that honors their service while recognizing the unique skills and experiences they bring to our organization.

    Commitment to Diversity :

    NDi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status, citizenship, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by law in all phases of the employment process and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. As a federal government contractor, NDi complies with all applicable affirmative action requirements.

    Apply Now : Take advantage of this unique opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing companies in Federal contracting!

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