About the job
Active Top Secret Clearance Required
About Aretum
Aretum is a mission-driven organization dedicated to providing cutting-edge, technology-driven solutions for clients in defense, civilian, and homeland security sectors. Our teams operate at the intersection of strategy, technology, and transformation, assisting agencies in overcoming their most pressing challenges. We prioritize investing in our employees and fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth.
Job Summary
As a Senior Security Engineer & Operations professional, you will deliver advanced cybersecurity, compliance, and security engineering support for Department of War mission systems within intricate classified C5ISR and IIR environments. Your expertise will be pivotal in leading technical initiatives related to Zero Trust implementation, SIEM/SOAR operations, traffic pattern analysis, incident response, and comprehensive risk assessments. This role positions you as a senior technical authority and escalation point across enterprise, tactical, and mission networks.
Given the sensitive nature of our work as a federal consulting entity, employees may be required to manage Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and must adhere to all relevant safeguarding and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities
Zero Trust (ZT) Architecture & Implementation
- Facilitate planning, assessment, and deployment of Zero Trust principles within classified environments.
- Evaluate controls around identity, devices, networks, applications, and data protection.
- Assess Zero Trust maturity in accordance with DoD Zero Trust reference architectures.
- Provide strategic recommendations to mitigate implicit trust and enhance access control enforcement.
SIEM, SOAR & Traffic Pattern Analysis
- Oversee SIEM and SOAR operations for classified networks.
- Analyze security logs, alerts, and correlated events to detect threats and anomalous behaviors.
- Conduct traffic pattern analysis to identify lateral movements, unauthorized activities, and data exfiltration threats.
- Assist with incident response investigations and forensic analyses.
Advanced Vulnerability & Risk Analysis
- Lead vulnerability management and advanced vulnerability analysis initiatives.
- Evaluate mission risk across enterprise, tactical, and mission networks.
- Ensure the security integrity of complex, interconnected classified systems.
- Manage cloud security by configuring and overseeing AWS security toolsets (CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Inspector, Security Hub).
Leadership & Mentorship
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering, operations, and compliance teams.
- Mentor junior and mid-level cybersecurity personnel.
- Support the development of cybersecurity strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.
