Security Engineering Lead

Fairfax, VA (ON-SITE/OFFICE)

Job#: 2035418

Job Description:

Title: Cybersecurity Lead
Location: Hybrid in Fairfax, VA (3 days per week onsite)
Client: CISA CDM Data Services - Department of Justice
Security Clearance: Public Trust

• Please note you will need to be eligble and willing to obtain a clearance for this position.

About the Role:
We are the lookout for a dynamic and enthusiastic Security Engineering and Compliance Manager to join our mission-driven team. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and have a passion for cybersecurity and desire to be both in leadership and still get hands-on, this role is for you!
What You'll Do:

• Lead and manage the security architecture, implementation, deployment, and operations of the Cyber Data Services solution.
• Provide technical expertise and leadership including analysis of vulnerabilities
• Collaborate within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to enhance our cybersecurity practices and systems
• Architecture, engineering, and security testing in Amazon Web Services (AWS) to include but not limited to creating CI/CD pipelines for solutions delivery, container orchestration (ex: AWS EKS), and automating the creation of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) infrastructures
• Supporting system Authority to Operate (ATO) processes and creating artifacts, control implementation details, & Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Project Details:

• Join us in building a nextgeneration Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation cyber data solution for the Department of Homeland Security. This work will be a key piece in enhancing the security, resilience, and reliability of the nation's cybersecurity & infrastructure. Our work leads efforts to strengthens the cybersecurity of critical federal networks through better awareness and visibility into security threats

What We're Looking For:

• Leadership & Expertise: 3 years in a team lead or higher role with experience leading teams of 10 security engineers and analysts
• Technical Skills: 7 years of experience in security engineering & DevOps with proficiency in AWS services, CI/CD pipelines, ELK Stack
• Security Knowledge: Deep understanding of DevSecOps including information security principles, system architectures, and network protocols.
• Compliance Experience: Familiarity with ATO processes, RMF, and POAMs.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with IT Service Management tools (e.g., Atlassian Jira).
• Familiarity with SIEM tools like Splunk and Tenable Security Tools.
• Prior federal agency experience

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.