Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer I (6160)

As Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer I youll will play a critical role in safeguarding digital assets by designing implementing and maintaining robust cybersecurity infrastructure. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to identify vulnerabilities develop solutions and ensure compliance with security protocols and industry standards. Staying informed about emerging trends and threats in the cybersecurity landscape you will proactively enhance defenses through innovative tools and methodologies. Additionally you will conduct risk assessments implement security controls and support incident response efforts to minimize risks and maintain the integrity of our systems and data.

We know that you cant have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us then check out the job description below!

What youll do:

• Design implement and manage security solutions including firewalls intrusion detection/prevention systems endpoint protection and encryption mechanisms to ensure the organizations networks and systems remain secure.
• Conduct regular security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in systems networks and applications and analyze and investigate anomalies and security breaches taking appropriate actions to mitigate risks.
• Monitor network traffic system logs and security alerts to detect and respond to potential security incidents and develop and implement incident response plans to effectively address security breaches incidents and breaches.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and enforce security policies standards and procedures and work closely with cross-functional teams including IT software development and compliance to integrate security into all phases of the development lifecycle and ensure a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity.
• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of security processes procedures and configurations and prepare detailed reports on security findings incidents and actions taken.

What youll need to succeed:

• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly.
• CISSP or equivalent certification that satisfies DoD 8140.
• 4 years of experience as a cybersecurity engineer with strong handson automation and platform engineering experience.
• 3 years of hands-on experience implementing and monitoring security controls using government frameworks and standards (e.g. NIST SP 80053 RMF ICD 503 FISMA FedRAMP) and applying STIGs (Linux preferred).
• Handson experience with cloudnative security including IaC containers Kubernetes/OpenShift and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Bitbucket) and securing these solutions at IL5 to IL6 across NIPR SIPR and/or JWICS.
• Expert experience in log collection and analysis (e.g. Splunk) using advanced queries to identify security anomalies and leveraging those insights for incident response forensic analysis and daily weekly and monthly security checks that support continuous monitoring under NIST RMF.
• Experience with application and cloud security tools (e.g. Fortify Acunetix Prisma Cloud).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.

SALARY RANGE: $156000 - $184000

The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications skills and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including:

• The candidates professional background and relevant work experience
• The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
• Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
• This role is also eligible for additional compensation subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar which may include:
• Performance-based bonuses
• Company-paid training and/or certifications
• Referral bonuses