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Lead Security Engineer

Agile DefenseReston, VA
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Manager

Qualifications

Required Certifications: Minimum A+, Security+, or Network+; CISSP certification. Education: Bachelor's Degree. Experience: At least 3 years in security administration systems and support with a strong foundation in Security Services, Networking, Security Policy, and Consulting.

About the job

At Agile Defense, we believe that proactive action shapes outcomes, and that evolving challenges necessitate innovative solutions. Our forward-thinking approach embraces change with unwavering determination and the courage to prepare for the future.

We are dedicated to delivering adaptive innovation to our nation’s critical missions by seamlessly integrating cutting-edge technologies, top-tier talent, and unmatched agility. Our foundation is built on speed, flexibility, and creativity, which we leverage to protect and advance our national interests.

Requisition #: 1439
Job Title: Lead Security Engineer
Location: Reston, VA
Clearance Level: Secret

SUMMARY

Agile Defense is actively seeking a skilled Lead Security Engineer to support our enterprise cybersecurity program, which includes 24/7 Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC) services. In this pivotal role, you will serve as the technical lead for SOC security engineering and modernization initiatives, which encompass the integration and maintenance of SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and IDS/IPS platforms. Your responsibilities will include ensuring compliance with established standards, optimizing system performance, and driving continuous enhancements across the enterprise security architecture. The ideal candidate will be a highly technical self-starter with outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities, adaptability, sound judgment, and the capability to manage multiple concurrent tasks effectively.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Engineer, integrate, and maintain CSOC capabilities and platforms, ensuring optimal configuration management and performance. Propel Zero Trust principles, automation, and telemetry coverage across both cloud and on-premises environments. Evaluate and test emerging technologies; create in-depth technical reports and implementation plans to support modernization efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required Certifications

Minimum required A+, Security+ or Network+; CISSP certification.
Education, Background, and Years of Experience
Bachelor's Degree

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills

A minimum of 3 years of experience in security administration systems and support. Strong working knowledge of Security Services, Networking, Security Policy, and Consulting. Proven experience in installing, configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting network security solutions and related monitoring tools including Layer 2 / Layer 3 network devices, Network Admission Control (NAC), 802.1x, Firewalls, IDS / IPS, VPN solutions, and more.

About Agile Defense

At Agile Defense, we are committed to innovative solutions that address our nation's most critical missions. Our agile approach combines advanced technologies and elite talent to ensure we are always prepared for the challenges ahead.

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