Cyber Security Engineer 3

Base-2 Solutions • $169K — $191K *

Reston, VA 20191In-Person

Aerospace & Defense

5 - 7 years of experience

1 month ago

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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph required.
7+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, specifically with security controls.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
Expertise in log collection and analysis using tools like Splunk.
Strong experience with NIST SP 800-53 and other regulatory frameworks.
Familiarity with cloud, container, and DevSecOps environments.
Effective communication skills to bridge technical and non-technical discussions.

Responsibilities

Design and manage security solutions such as firewalls and endpoint protection.
Conduct regular security assessments to identify system vulnerabilities.
Develop incident response plans for security breaches.
Collaborate with teams to establish security policies and procedures.
Monitor network traffic and security alerts for incident detection.
Investigate anomalies and implement risk mitigation strategies.
Document security processes and prepare reports on incidents.

Benefits

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and dependents.
401(k) plan with immediate vesting and an 8% company contribution.
Flexible paid time off (up to 20 days) and 11 floating holidays.
Flexible work schedules to support work-life balance.
Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hire.

Full Job Description

Requisition ID: 2508
Standard Title: Cyber Security Engineer
Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph
Location: Reston, VA
Work Type: On-Site
Shift: First
Referral Eligibility: Eligible
U.S. Citizenship Required? Yes

Pay Range

$169,225.08 - $191,788.43 Annually

Position Summary

The Cybersecurity Engineer 3 designs, implements, and manages security solutions to protect networks, systems, and applications. This role conducts security assessments, supports incident response, implements security controls aligned to government frameworks, and collaborates across IT, software development, and compliance teams to integrate security throughout the development lifecycle in classified and regulated environments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, endpoint protection, and encryption mechanisms.
Conduct regular security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in systems, networks, and applications.
Develop and implement incident response plans to address security breaches and incidents.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.
Monitor network traffic, system logs, and security alerts to detect and respond to potential security incidents.
Analyze and investigate anomalies and security breaches and take appropriate actions to mitigate risks.
Work closely with IT, software development, and compliance teams to integrate security into all phases of the development lifecycle.
Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of security processes, procedures, and configurations.
Prepare detailed reports on security findings, incidents, and actions taken.

Required Qualifications

Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.
7+ years of experience as a cybersecurity engineer with a specialization in designing and building implementations of required security controls and implementing continuous monitoring and auditing of solutions for compliance with security controls.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of a degree
Strong skills in specifying and implementing log collection into tools such as Splunk, and performing querying and analysis of aggregated logs to identify security-relevant anomalies or risks.
Strong experience implementing security controls from government regulatory frameworks and security standards, including NIST SP 800-53, RMF, ICD 503, FISMA, and FedRAMP.
Experience implementing controls for cloud, container, and DevSecOps services and solutions within IL5 to IL6+ environments.
Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and infrastructure components.
Proficiency in incident response, security incident handling, and forensic analysis techniques.
Experience with security tools such as Fortify, Acunetix, and Prisma Cloud.
Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
CISSP or equivalent certification to support DoD 8140 requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Required Education and Experience Equivalency
EducationYears of ExperienceHigh School Diploma/GED-Associates Degree-Bachelors' Degree7Masters' Degree7PhD7Required Certifications

CISSP or equivalent certification to support DoD 8140 requirements.

Required Security Clearance

Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.

Pay & Benefit Highlights
Compensation

Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity).
Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral.
Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent).

Health

100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
Choose from multiple plan options with CareFirst, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare, including PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans.
100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.

Income Protection

100% company-paid premiums for short-term disability.
100% company-paid premiums for long-term disability.
100% company-paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D).
100% company-paid premiums for life insurance up to $200,000.

Retirement

401(k) with immediate vesting: 4% company match plus a 4% non-elective company contribution (8% total).
401(k) pre-tax and Roth options.

Leave

Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).
11 paid floating holidays.

Work-Life Balance

Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work periods (contract and project-dependent).

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About Base-2 Solutions

Base-2 Solutions delivers technical solutions in software engineering, cyber security, cloud computing, big data, DevSecOp, and data analytics. They have prior experience in software development from the front end to the back end. SQL to JavaScript. They are code experts who use the most modern software libraries, frameworks, and tools in an agile development environment.

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51 employees

Industry

Information Technology

* Ladders Estimates

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