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.
Qualifications
- 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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Overview
Exclusively focused on the Government, Kearney & Company provides financial services, including auditing, consulting, and technology services. Our commitment to our employees and clients as well as to dedication and trust, critical values to our Firm, have led to Kearney’s recognition as one of the leading accounting firms in the country. Based on our employees’ feedback, we are also consistently rated a Best Place to Work. Employment at Kearney means a flexible, collaborative, and open-minded work environment. We hope it is your “first easy decision.” Learn more at www.kearneyco.com/careers.
The expected salary range for this position is between $103,000 and $180,000. This range is representative of base pay only and does not include straight time pay for hours worked over 40 per week, company contributions towards paid benefits, and/or bonuses. Actual compensation (meeting or exceeding the range) will be determined based on specific experience, education, work location, clearance level, and other factors permitted by law. This position is eligible for bonuses (when applicable).
We also offer a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan and 529 Education Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
- Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurances
- Legal Insurance and Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program, fitness and wellness benefits, and other firm benefits.
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
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