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Credence · 1 hour ago

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Tysons Corner, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$150K/yr - $180K/yr

5+ years exp

Credence is a technology company that supports mission-critical needs for federal organizations. They are seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Engineer to lead a security team responsible for Security Operations activities, including threat hunting, vulnerability management, and ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements.

GovTechInformation TechnologySoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Ensure the architecture and design of cloud-hosted IT systems are secure and meet DoD requirements

Review Cloud security policy and provide recommendations for improvement to enhance the security posture within the cloud as well as the ability to meet protection, detection, monitoring, and response requirements for systems and data

Apply knowledge of current advances in cloud security engineering and cloud security threats to provide support for the deployment of programs and applications

Provide input to programs throughout the process of deployment to ensure systems meet DoD compliance requirements

Provide guidance to assessment staff in the performance of Cybersecurity Vulnerability Assessments as related to cloud hosting environments

Lead and mentor a cybersecurity team by providing technical leadership, strategic direction, and day-to-day management of security operations in support of mission and program objectives

Execute certification and accreditation (C&A) activities, including detailed review and validation of security artifacts within Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools to ensure compliance with applicable federal frameworks and policies

Manage, prioritize, and oversee cybersecurity incidents, findings, and remediation activities, ensuring timely investigation, escalation, resolution, and reporting in accordance with established SLAs and program requirements

Assess and evaluate novel and emerging technologies for security compliance, risk posture, and operational suitability prior to deployment within government environments

Ensure compliance with vulnerability management processes by overseeing continuous scanning, analysis, prioritization, remediation, and verification across on-premises systems and cloud-based infrastructure

Review, track, and execute Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&M), coordinating with engineering teams, system owners, and government stakeholders to mitigate risk and close findings within required timelines

Provide technical guidance and oversight for cloud security implementations, including secure architecture design, control inheritance, boundary definitions, and integration with enterprise security tooling

Support the implementation and maturation of Zero Trust tenants and architectures, ensuring alignment with federal Zero Trust principles, reference architectures, and agency-specific guidance

Provide ongoing analysis and guidance on the evolving cyber threat landscape, including adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP), to support proactive defense and risk-based decision-making

Qualification

Cybersecurity OperationsCloud Security CertificationGRC PlatformsVulnerability ManagementZero Trust ArchitectureIncident ResponseThreat DetectionContinuous MonitoringAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsCollaboration

Required

Must possess IT-I Critical Sensitive security clearance/ Tier 5 (T5) with the ability to maintain eligibility throughout employment

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field, with relevant professional experience considered in lieu of formal education where appropriate

5+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, including demonstrated success supporting or leading security operations, compliance initiatives, and complex enterprise security implementations

Proven expertise with GRC platforms such as eMASS, Archer, ArcAngel, or similar tools, including experience managing security controls, compliance artifacts, assessments, and authorization packages

At least two (2) years of experience achieving ATOs in a cloud environment (e.g., OCI, AWS, GCP, Azure)

At least five (5) years of experience achieving ATOs for compartment DoD IT systems

Must possess a current Cloud certification (e.g., OCI, AWS, GCP, Azure)

Extensive knowledge of FedRAMP assessment methodology

Proven experience working with OCI and enterprise DoD IT

Strong hands-on experience with cybersecurity operations, including incident response, threat detection, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring in regulated or government environments

Experience working within the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including integration of security controls, documentation, and risk management activities across all phases of development

Familiarity with Agile and DevSecOps methodologies, and the ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, operations, and program management teams

Solid understanding of enterprise cybersecurity architectures, security control implementation, access control models, and data protection principles in on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments

Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical and risk concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non-technical stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment while managing competing priorities and maintaining attention to detail

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Work From Home

Free Food & Snacks

Wellness Resources

Company

Credence

Credence provides innovative technology, health, engineering, and management solutions to support mission-critical programs for Federal government customers.

Founded in 2005

Vienna, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees