Sr Cybersecurity Engineer

• →Platform Ownership. Manage and own continuous improvement of a portfolio of security operations platforms, including enterprise logging and detection platforms consumed by security operations analysts.  Partner with security operations analysts to optimize platform performance and effectiveness.

• →Architectural Alignment. Partner with the Principal Architect to ensure the enterprise security platforms/tools portfolio meets architectural requirements and effectively mitigates enterprise security risks, including coverage and gap analysis, dependency management, and capability planning.

• →Zero Trust Alignment. Support enterprise security engineering alignment with Zero Trust principals and continuous maturity of Zero Trust posture through delivery of device, network, workload, and data security controls.

• →Standardization and Continuous Improvement. Work with junior engineers to develop and document security control standards, tool management standards, and continuous improvement roadmaps to ensure effective platform management and ongoing optimization of enterprise security controls.

• →Risk Management. Analyze, assess, and advise on risk treatment for identified enterprise security risks including design and implementation of technical controls, compensating control identification, and documentation.

• →Controls and compliance evidence. Develop and implement security controls mapped to NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, and local security policy requirements. Provide technical evidence and design documentation to support audits and assessments.

• →Mentoring. Mentor and coach junior engineers on advanced security practices, platform maturity, and strategic thinking.

• →Collaboration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to ensure robust security integration across all IT projects.

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, Information Technology or related Engineering field of study
• 8+ years of experience in a related role.
• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 12 years of related experience is required.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Deep and extensive understanding of cybersecurity principles and network architectures.
• Proven leadership experience with security monitoring and assessment tools.
• Demonstrated experience supporting, troubleshooting, and administering a variety of networks, Operating Systems (OSs), and applications.
• Expert knowledge of data security administration principles, methods, and techniques.
• Strong knowledge and experience administering a variety of current Microsoft platforms.
• Advanced understanding of domain structures, user authentication, and digital signatures.
  Hands-on engineering experience in a zero trust architecture environment, focused on security operations platforms including network detection and response, endpoint protection, and data security.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a security architect or senior technical leader and engineer the solutions they present, taking architecture direction through design, implementation, and documentation.

• Advanced technical security certifications such as ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), CompTIA Certified Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)/SecurityX, or GIAC certifications

• Expert knowledge of how enterprise security platforms orchestrate to support security operations requirements, including demonstrated experience maturing and optimizing enterprise security platforms

• Demonstrated success in defining and leading implementation of platform management standards and requirements

• Demonstrated experience implementing infrastructure-as-code or other automated security platform management methodologies

• Demonstrated experience working in regulated or high-sensitivity enterprise environments such as aerospace and defense, healthcare, or finance

• Advanced understanding of domain structures, user authentication, and digital signatures, including PKI and certificate services.

• Exceptional leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Ability to read and interpret security and technical documentation.

• Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to travel as needed.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

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