Position Overview OMG Federal is proactively identifying talented professionals who embody our entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to service. This position is not currently funded but is expected as part of upcoming program requirements. Candidates will be notified as funding and hiring timelines are confirmed. We encourage any applicants who are interested in applying.
OMG Federal is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Operations Enginee
r to support mission-critical federal programs in the Washington, DC area. This role is responsible for leading cybersecurity operations, advancing threat detection capabilities, and driving automation across a hybrid cloud and on-premises environment.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader with deep experience in cyber operations, incident response, and federal security frameworks such as NIST and FISMA. This individual will play a key role in strengthening the organization's security posture while supporting compliance and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities - Lead day-to-day cybersecurity operations, including monitoring, detection, analysis, and response to security events
- Serve as a senior escalation point for incident response, performing root cause analysis and remediation
- Design, implement, and optimize SIEM use cases, detection rules, and automated response workflows
- Enhance threat detection capabilities leveraging EDR, NDR, and cloud-native security tools
- Drive security automation initiatives to improve response times and operational efficiency
- Support continuous monitoring and compliance efforts aligned with NIST and FISMA frameworks
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to secure hybrid environments (on-premises + Azure cloud)
- Conduct threat hunting activities and proactively identify vulnerabilities or anomalous behavior
- Develop and maintain cybersecurity documentation, playbooks, and standard operating procedures
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior cybersecurity staff
- A bachelor's degree in cyber security, computer science or a closely related field is preferred, A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Six plus (6+) years of experience in cybersecurity operations, incident response, or security engineering in a federal setting is required
- Proven hands-on experience with:
- SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel)
- Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) and Network Detection & Response (NDR) tools
- Microsoft Azure security services, including Defender for Cloud
- Cisco security technologies
- Strong experience operating within hybrid environments (cloud and on-premises)
- In-depth knowledge of federal cybersecurity standards and frameworks, including NIST and FISMA
- Demonstrated ability to lead cyber operations and respond to advanced threats
- Experience with scripting or automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell) preferred
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- An active Public Trust or had one in a recent position
- Requires US Citizenship
Preferred Qualifications - CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
- Microsoft Azure Security certifications (e.g., AZ-500 or equivalent)
Work Environment & Schedule - Full-time, on-site role based in Washington DC.
- Travel may be required based on project and stakeholder needs.
