Fairwinds Technologies · 15 hours ago
Cyber Security Engineer (D.C/ Maryland)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$182K/yr - $192K/yr
8+ years expFairwinds Technologies is focused on enhancing cybersecurity for the DHS C-UAS Program. The Cyber Security Engineer will develop and implement advanced security solutions to protect mission systems and networks against various cyber threats, ensuring the integrity of critical infrastructure and public safety.
InfrastructureManufacturingWireless
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Plan, design, and implement modern security solutions to defend C‑UAS systems and networks against hacking, malware, ransomware, insider threats, and advanced cybercrime techniques
Implement hardened configurations, secure architectures, and layered controls aligned with DHS cybersecurity engineering capabilities
Oversee monitoring of mission networks, sensor fusion systems, detection servers, and communication pathways for anomalies and cyber‑threat indicators
Anticipate security breaches through proactive analysis, threat‑hunting, and behavior‑based monitoring
Install, configure, and maintain security tools including firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM platforms, EDR solutions, and encryption programs
Develop cybersecurity plans, controls, and baselines for C‑UAS programs
Ensure proper security controls to protect mission‑critical data, operator systems, C‑UAS sensor outputs, and DHS infrastructure
Implement encryption and secure communication protocols to protect C‑UAS telemetry and detection data
Investigate cyber incidents affecting C‑UAS systems—determine root cause, attack path, and impact; document full incident lifecycle
Support cyber forensics and legal evidence standards; coordinate secure recovery operations
Conduct penetration tests targeting networks, operating systems, cloud services, RF‑connected components, and C‑UAS interfaces
Identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation strategies and hardening measures
Manage intrusion‑detection systems, audit tools, scanning platforms, and monitoring systems across the C‑UAS enterprise
Ensure detection technologies comply with DHS S&T test‑bed and operational guidance
Develop secure architectures to defend C‑UAS systems against advanced persistent threats (APTs) and nation‑state actors
Integrate NIST and Zero Trust principles into C‑UAS system designs
Maintain compliance with DHS, NIST, CISA, FAA, and federal cybersecurity regulations
Document security plans, incident reports, penetration test results, and configuration standards
Track emerging threats, UAS/C‑UAS cyber risks, and DHS/CISA guidance; integrate new defenses and best practices into the cybersecurity roadmap
Qualification
Required
Must be a U.S citizen with a valid secret security clearance
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, preferred
8+ years of cybersecurity engineering, network defense experience, and incident response
Experience securing UAS/C‑UAS systems, RF systems, or IoT/OT environments
Proficiency with security technologies (e.g., firewalls, EDR/SIEM, IDS/IPS, encryption, PKI, SOC tools)
Experience with vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and threat modeling
Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, GCIH, GCIA, GPEN, CASP+, CySA+
Preferred
DHS, DoD, IC, or critical‑infrastructure cyber operations experience
Benefits
A range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Fairwinds Technologies
Fairwinds Technologies is a defense and space manufacturing company that offers engineering, field service, and interactive training.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
J
Jim Sprungle
Chief Executive Officer
Jennifer Sprungle
Chief Financial Officer
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