Lead Cybersecurity Engineer

Lead Cybersecurity Engineer

Posted 4 days ago by 1757739793

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Summary: The Lead Cybersecurity Engineer will spearhead the cybersecurity strategy for JTSi, focusing on developing and enhancing enterprise cybersecurity programs while managing a team of professionals. This role involves overseeing various security functions, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The position is primarily remote but requires local candidates to be onsite four days a week in Reston, VA. A strong background in cybersecurity leadership and technical expertise is essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive the organization's cybersecurity strategy, developing and improving enterprise cybersecurity programs.
  • Manage and mentor a team of cybersecurity professionals.
  • Oversee threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and security monitoring.
  • Architect and implement advanced security controls (identity & access, endpoint protection, cloud security, SIEM).
  • Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and business stakeholders for security integration.
  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on regulatory compliance (NIST, CIS).
  • Conduct risk assessments, penetration testing, and security audits.
  • Report security posture and metrics to leadership and stay updated on emerging cyber threats/tools/trends.

Key Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
  • 5+ years of cybersecurity experience, with at least 2+ years in a leadership role.
  • Expertise in network security, cloud security (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform), identity management, endpoint security (Crowdstrike preferred), vulnerability management platforms (Qualys preferred), and SIEM platforms (Sumo Logic preferred).
  • Strong understanding of risk management frameworks (NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, FedRAMP).
  • Proven track record of managing security incidents and implementing proactive defense strategies.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Security Clearance.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Reston

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

We are hiring for Lead Cybersecurity Engineer to support our client

Company Name: - JTSi (Johnson Technology Systems, Inc.)
Title: Lead Cybersecurity Engineer
Position Location: Reston, VA (Open for Remote)
Local candidates required to be onsite 4 days a week.
Citizenship: US Person

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT AND TASKS:

  • Lead Cybersecurity Engineer to drive organization's cybersecurity strategy. Key responsibilities include: Developing, executing, and improving enterprise cybersecurity programs. Managing and mentoring a team of cybersecurity professionals.
  • Overseeing threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and security monitoring. Architecting and implementing advanced security controls (identity & access, endpoint protection, cloud security, SIEM).
  • Collaborating with IT, DevOps, and business stakeholders for security integration. Serving as a SME on regulatory compliance (NIST, CIS).
  • Conducting risk assessments, penetration testing, and security audits. Reporting security posture and metrics to leadership. Staying updated on emerging cyber threats/tools/trends

Required Skills;

  • Bachelor s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
  • 5+ years of cybersecurity experience, with at least 2+ years in a leadership role.
  • Expertise in network security, cloud security (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform), identity management, endpoint security (Crowdstrike preferred), vulnerability management platforms (Qualys preferred) and SIEM platforms (Sumo Logic preferred).
  • Strong understanding of risk management frameworks (NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, FedRAMP).
  • Proven track record of managing security incidents and implementing proactive defense strategies.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Security Clearance.

Preferred Skills;

  • Master s degree in Cybersecurity or related field.
  • Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP, CCSP, or SANS GIAC.
  • Experience with Zero Trust architecture and secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC).
  • Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, etc.) for automation.

Other Required Skill Requirement;

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Excellent verbal and written communication skills

If you are available, interested, planning to make a change, or know of a friend who might have the required qualifications and interest, please call me ASAP on / If you do respond via e-mail ( ) please include a daytime phone number so I can reach you. In considering candidates, time is of the essence, so please respond ASAP with your updated resume.

Established in 2003, JTSi is a Professional IT & Engineering Services provider with years of documented experience in the Information Technology and Engineering services field. JTSi has a proven track record for successfully delivering mission critical Professional services to the Government and the industry. JTSi SAP team delivers solutions to its clients by clearly understanding their core business problems. We deliver quality services at equitable rates and focus on constant improvement in all areas of our operation, austerely complying to the customer s desire. We view our-selves more as a business partner than a mere provider of consulting services. At JTSi customer is always first and partnering is our means to customer satisfaction. We do what we say!

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