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Washington, DC

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Cybersecurity Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$53.33 - $88/hr

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Cybersecurity Engineer

Washington, DC • On-site

Essnova Solutions, Inc.
Software Development • 1 - 10 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

Cybersecurity Engineer
About Essnova Solutions
Essnova Solutions is a fast-growing federal contractor delivering innovative technology, cybersecurity, cloud, and digital transformation solutions to Federal Government customers. We are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support an upcoming federal program focused on Zero Trust architecture, enterprise security operations, cloud security, and cybersecurity modernization initiatives.
Position Overview
The Cybersecurity Engineer will provide enterprise-level security engineering, monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and compliance support across cloud, network, and endpoint environments. This role requires experience implementing cybersecurity controls aligned with federal security frameworks and industry best practices.
Responsibilities
  • Design, implement, and maintain enterprise cybersecurity controls
  • Support Identity and Access Management (IAM) initiatives including RBAC, MFA, and privileged access controls
  • Monitor, investigate, and respond to security incidents and alerts
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation efforts
  • Support security monitoring through SIEM, EDR, and XDR technologies
  • Secure cloud environments including AWS and Azure platforms
  • Perform incident response, root cause analysis, and security investigations
  • Support continuous monitoring and Zero Trust security initiatives
  • Develop and maintain security documentation, procedures, and compliance artifacts
  • Collaborate with network, cloud, application development, and DevSecOps teams to strengthen organizational security posture
  • Support audit readiness and federal cybersecurity compliance activities

Requirements
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of cybersecurity engineering or security operations experience
  • Experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, QRadar, or similar tools
  • Experience with EDR/XDR technologies including Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or equivalent
  • Experience supporting IAM solutions, RBAC, and MFA implementations
  • Experience conducting vulnerability assessments and remediation activities
  • Experience supporting incident response and security investigations
  • Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture principles
  • Familiarity with AWS and Azure security controls
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Preferred Qualifications
  • Security+, CySA+, CASP+, CISSP, GIAC, or similar certifications
  • Experience supporting federal government environments
  • Experience with NIST 800-53, RMF, FISMA, and related federal cybersecurity frameworks
  • Experience with vulnerability management platforms such as Tenable, Qualys, or Rapid7
  • Experience supporting continuous monitoring programs
  • Familiarity with cloud-native security services and automation
Clearance
Public Trust (Tier 2) clearance
Location
Hybrid work environment with occasional onsite support as required.

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