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ShorePoint Inc · 1 day ago

Lead Cybersecurity and Cloud Security Engineer

Herndon, VA

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Perform analysis, design, and development of security features for system architectures.

Design, develop, and implement solutions that meet the security requirements of the agency customer.

Analyze security-related technical challenges and provide engineering and technical support to resolve issues.

Ensure all information systems are functional, secure, and in compliance with agency policies.

Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members based on their skills and project requirements.

Monitor individual and team performance, providing feedback and coaching to optimize productivity.

Conduct regular team meetings to discuss progress, identify roadblocks, and align on goals.

Foster a positive team culture, encouraging collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Work with stakeholders to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables.

Break down large projects into manageable tasks and milestones.

Track project progress and identify potential risks to proactively address issues.

Manage project budgets and resource allocation.

Provide technical expertise and guidance to team members on complex engineering problems.

Stay updated on industry trends and technologies to drive innovation within the team.

Stay ahead of emerging cybersecurity threats, technologies, and regulatory changes to ensure a proactive security posture.

Develop and execute a cybersecurity strategy for the team that aligns with the agency’s roadmap and business objectives.

Effectively communicate project status, updates, and roadblocks to stakeholders and management.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project objectives.

Collaborate with key stakeholders, including senior leadership and other departments, to implement cybersecurity initiatives.

Facilitate open communication within the engineering team to address concerns and promote collaboration.

Lead and mentor a diverse team of cybersecurity architects and engineers, providing guidance, coaching, and professional development.

Qualification

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CybersecurityCloud SecuritySecurity Architecture DesignIncident ResponseSecurity Tools ConfigurationNIST 800 SeriesProject ManagementMicrosoft SentinelMicrosoft Defender for CloudAzure Information ProtectionData Loss PreventionSecurity Configuration TestingIndustry Recognized Certifications

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Minimum of 5 years of IT Security experience, preferably in a security engineering or cloud engineering role.

Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking to develop undefined tasks into actionable processes and work streams.

Proven experience leading and mentoring teams, including assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and fostering collaboration.

Ability to manage projects, including defining scope, breaking down large projects into milestones, tracking progress, and addressing risks proactively.

Experience providing technical guidance on complex engineering problems and communicating effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

One or more certification in information technology security that meets or exceeds DoD 8570 IAM Level II.

Experience with NIST 800 series publications.

U.S. citizenship in compliance with federal contract requirements.

Experience performing analysis of proposed changes to security controls.

Ability to support security workflows by performing analysis of DLP, SafeLink, and log file reviews.

Expertise in configuring, implementing, and maintaining security tools.

Experience analyzing and optimizing security tools (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Information Protection) to ensure alignment with agency policies and procedures.

Knowledge of tools and scoring frameworks such as Microsoft Secure Score or Guard Duty.

Ability to continuously research, engineer, and recommend improvements to the agency’s security environment and toolset.

Experience supporting incident response and security operations, including coordinating with agency service providers and directly participating in investigations.

Ability to develop and execute security tests on cloud resources, including data loss prevention and security configuration testing using native tools.