Security Engineer at TekSynap

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Incident Response, FISMA Compliance, NIST SP 800-53, SIEM Monitoring, Threat Mitigation, Public Trust Clearance, CISSP, CISM, Security+, CEH, Federal Experience, SOC Coordination, POA&M Tracking

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Responsibilities & Qualifications RESPONSIBILITIESThe Lead Security Engineer position leads cybersecurity operations, ensuring the Department of Transportation infrastructure meets federal security standards and actively mitigates threats. Manage vulnerability scanning, remediation, and POA&M tracking. Support FISMA and NIST SP 800-53 compliance reviews. Implement SIEM monitoring and incident response protocols. Coordinate with the SOC on escalated security incidents. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity or Information Security. Certifications: CISSP or CISM; Security+ CE; CEH (optional). Experience: 8–10 years in cybersecurity ops with federal experience. Clearance: Public Trust or Secret clearance. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSDepartment of Transportation experience Overview We are seeking a Lead – Security Engineer to join our team supporting the Department of Transportation. TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. Visit us at www.TekSynap.com. Apply now to explore jobs with us! The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation. By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration. Additional Job Information WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Location: WASHINGTON METRO AREA (WMA) Type of environment: Office Noise level: Low Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs. Amount of Travel: 30% within WMA PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE U.S. Citizenship Clearance: Public Trust – Moderate Risk OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

Responsibilities

The Lead Security Engineer leads cybersecurity operations to ensure compliance with federal security standards and actively mitigates threats. Responsibilities include managing vulnerability scanning, supporting compliance reviews, and coordinating with the SOC on security incidents.