About this opportunity
TEEMA lists this Cyber Security Engineer opportunity in washington, District of Columbia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We are seeking a Cyber Security Engineer II to support and enhance Operations Center capabilities through a blend of hands‑on operations and research‑driven innovation. This role is ideal for a cybersecurity professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, combining incident response expertise with forward‑looking security engineering.
In this position, you will support daily SOC operations by monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security events and threats. You will lead and contribute to incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, and remediation, while also conducting research to strengthen cyber defense strategies. This role plays a key part in developing and improving security tools, processes, and best practices to proactively mitigate risks.
You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to enhance the overall security posture and deliver actionable recommendations. Strong documentation skills are essential, as you will be responsible for producing reports, analysis, and risk mitigation strategies.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience (3+ years in security engineering/operations and 4+ years in incident response). Active or ability to obtain a SECRET clearance is required.
Certifications
CISSP (ISC2), CISM, and CEH (or approved equivalents) are required and must be maintained.
Preferred Experience
Background in federal or government SOC environments, along with experience using SIEM platforms, intrusion detection systems, and endpoint security tools. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills are essential.
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Worksite address
washington, DC, 20022, US
Who can apply
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