Kearney & Company is hiring: Cybersecurity Engineer in Washington

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to join our Information Federal Government Security team! As a Cybersecurity Engineer, you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining the security infrastructure of a major Federal Government project in our organization. You will work closely with other IT professionals and business leaders to ensure that our systems are secure, compliant with industry standards, and capable of protecting sensitive data against emerging threats. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, and cybersecurity requirements in the Federal Government, a strong technical background, and the ability to communicate complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a cybersecurity role
• Minimum of 4 years of experience leading Security Operations, SOC leadership, and/or IT compliance
• Industry related IT certification
• Expertise in designing and implementing secure, highly available, fault-tolerant cloud architectures
• In-depth knowledge of security frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, and others
• Proven experience in designing and implementing security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, encryption, and identity management
• Strong understanding of cloud security, including experience with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Intune
• Experience with risk management and the ability to perform security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Experience in network security principles, such as including VPNs, IPSec, TLS/SSL, and wireless security
• Experience with enterprise security solutions such as WAF, IPS, DDOS, and SIEM
• Proficiency in managing alerts and insights from security solutions like SIEM, SOAR, CSPM, EDR & AppSec toolsets
• Familiarity with security toolsets like Splunk ES, Trend Micro, Prisma, Sonarqube, Tenable, and cloud-native security services
• Ability to conduct comprehensive security assessments and manage the vulnerability lifecycle
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as FedRAMP and from the OMB
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate security-related concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Agency Security clearance (US citizenship required)

Preferred Qualifications:

• CISSP, CISM, Cloud architecture certification (Azure Preferred), or other relevant certifications
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture and experience in implementing Zero Trust principles
• Experience in incident response and management, including coordination with external stakeholders
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell) to enhance security operations

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