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Principal Cybersecurity Engineer
OBXtek
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Remote Eligibility
On-site
Domain
Governance, Risk & compliance
State
City
Washington
Job Description
Posted on:
February 24, 2025
Primary NIST Speciality
Oversee and Govern
NIST Sub-speciality
Cybersecurity Management
Seniority
Senior
Salary ($K)
-
Summary and company overview
Summary Information about the Role
OBXtek is currently looking for a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer for the Department of Justice, National Security Division to manage IT Security Program involving services to include security control assessments, continuous monitoring, security information and event management, security architecture, security engineering, ISSO support, POA&Ms, security operations monitoring, cyber hunt, penetration testing, cyber threat intelligence analysis, incident response, and forensics, cloud security, and cybersecurity training.
Company Overview
Headquartered in McLean, Virginia and founded in 2009, OBXtek is a fast-growing leader in the government contracting field. Our mission is Our People…Our Reputation. Our people are trained professionals who enhance our customers' knowledge and innovation using technology, collaboration, and education.
We offer a robust suite of benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, matching 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement plans and much more.
As a prime contractor for 93% of our current work, OBXtek pairs lessons learned across disciplines with industry standard quality practices such as CMMI-Dev Level III, ITIL, 6Sigma, PMI, and ISO. Our rapid growth has been recognized by INC500, the Washington Business Journal, and Washington Technology magazine.
OBXtek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.
Responsibilities
- The Principal Cybersecurity Engineer will lead the technical efforts to ensure the secure and compliant operation of NSD systems, networks, and enclaves. This role includes developing and implementing system security plans, conducting risk assessments, and providing technical guidance on cybersecurity best practices. - The Principal Cybersecurity Engineer will also be responsible for delivering Authorization to Operate (ATO) and Authorization to Test (ATT) packages, as well as maintaining continuous monitoring for systems under ongoing authorization.
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Active Top Secret security clearance
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Knowledge of cloud security measures
- Experience in resolving issues and scheduling conflicts and solving complex problems
- Excellent listening skills and communication skills include oral, written, and formal presentations
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies desired
Education and Certifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is preferred
Additional commentary
Top Secret with SCI eligibility
Summary and company overview
Summary Information about the Role
OBXtek is currently looking for a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer for the Department of Justice, National Security Division to manage IT Security Program involving services to include security control assessments, continuous monitoring, security information and event management, security architecture, security engineering, ISSO support, POA&Ms, security operations monitoring, cyber hunt, penetration testing, cyber threat intelligence analysis, incident response, and forensics, cloud security, and cybersecurity training.
Company Overview
Headquartered in McLean, Virginia and founded in 2009, OBXtek is a fast-growing leader in the government contracting field. Our mission is Our People…Our Reputation. Our people are trained professionals who enhance our customers' knowledge and innovation using technology, collaboration, and education.
We offer a robust suite of benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, matching 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement plans and much more.
As a prime contractor for 93% of our current work, OBXtek pairs lessons learned across disciplines with industry standard quality practices such as CMMI-Dev Level III, ITIL, 6Sigma, PMI, and ISO. Our rapid growth has been recognized by INC500, the Washington Business Journal, and Washington Technology magazine.
OBXtek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.
About
OBXtek
Company Size
Small-mid (500-2K)
Employer type
Enterprise
Company Rating (Glassdoor)
4.2
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