Security Engineer & Operations Mid

Active Top Secret Clearance Required

About Aretum

Aretum is a mission-driven organization committed to delivering innovative technology-enabled solutions to our customers across defense civilian and homeland security sectors. Our teams work at the intersection of strategy technology and transformation helping agencies solve their most critical challenges. We believe in investing in our people and creating a culture where collaboration inclusion and professional growth are at the forefront.

Job Summary

The Mid-Level Security Engineer & Operations professional provides advanced cybersecurity compliance and security engineering support to Department of War mission systems operating in complex classified C5ISR and IIR environments. This role is responsible for technical leadership across Zero Trust implementation SIEM/SOAR operations traffic pattern analysis incident response and advanced risk assessment. The position serves as a technical authority and escalation point across enterprise tactical and mission networks.

Due to the nature of our work as a federal consulting organization employees may be expected to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and must adhere to applicable safeguarding and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

Zero Trust (ZT) Architecture & Implementation

• Support planning assessment and implementation of Zero Trust principles across classified environments
• Evaluate identity device network application and data protection controls
• Assess Zero Trust maturity against DoD Zero Trust reference architectures
• Provide recommendations to reduce implicit trust and strengthen access control enforcement

SIEM SOAR & Traffic Pattern Analysis

• Oversee SIEM and SOAR operations for classified networks
• Analyze security logs alerts and correlated events to identify threats and anomalous behavior
• Perform traffic pattern analysis to detect lateral movement unauthorized activity and data exfiltration risks
• Support incident response investigations and forensic analysis

Advanced Vulnerability & Risk Analysis

• Oversee vulnerability management and advanced vulnerability analysis efforts
• Assess mission risk across enterprise tactical and mission networks
• Ensure the security posture of complex interconnected classified systems
• Cloud Security: Configure and manage AWS Security toolsets (CloudTrail GuardDuty Inspector Security Hub).

Leadership & Mentorship

• Provide technical guidance to engineering operations and compliance teams
• Support cybersecurity strategy development and continuous process improvement
• Stay current with emerging threats adversary TTPs and evolving DoD cybersecurity guidance

• Masters Degree 5 years of relevant experience or Bachelors Degree 8 years of relevant experience
• Active Top Secret Clearance Required
• 5 years of experience in information assurance cybersecurity or security engineering
• IAT Level III Certification:Must possessoneof the following:CASP CECCNP SecurityCISACISSPGCEDGCIH orCCSP
• Extensive experience supporting RMF in classified C5ISR and IIR environments
• Strong hands-on experience with ACAS ESS SIEM/SOAR SCAP DISA STIGs and Burp Suite
• Demonstrated expertise in traffic pattern analysis and advanced vulnerability analysis
• Expert knowledge of NIST 800-series publications and DoD cybersecurity requirements
• Proven ability to lead complex cybersecurity and compliance efforts across multiple systems

Preferred Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of AWS Security
• Experience supporting Department of War DoD or intelligence community mission systems
• Advanced certifications such as CISSP CISM CAP or GSLC
• Experience implementing or assessing Zero Trust architectures
• Familiarity with cross-domain solutions and interconnected system authorization
• Hands-on experience with SIEM/SOAR tuning

Travel Requirements

This is a remote position; however occasional travel may berequiredbased on project needs client meetings team collaboration events or training is expected to be less than 10% and will be communicated in advance whenever possible.

EEO Statement

Aretum is committed to fostering a workplace rooted in excellence integrity and equal opportunity for all. We adhere to merit-based hiring practices ensuring that all employment decisions are made based on qualifications skills and ability to perform the job without preference or consideration of factors unrelated to job performance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer Aretumcomplies withall applicable federal state and local employment laws.

We are proud to support our nations veterans and military familiesprovidingcareer opportunities that honor their service and experience.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the hiring process due to a disability please contactforassistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

U.S. Work Authorization

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time position supports a federal government contract and therefore requires an activeTop Secret clearanceor the ability to obtain one.

Health Care Plan (Medical Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance (Basic Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off

Family Leave (Maternity Paternity)

Short Term & Long-Term Disability

Training & Development

Required Experience:

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