Senior Security Engineer

Commonwealth of Virginia

VA(remote)

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$95,000–$110,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Bash Scripting, Best Practices, Brokerage, CCSP - Cisco Certified Security Professional, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Cryptography, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Identity Data Management, Intrusion Detection Systems, Intrusion Prevention Systems, LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol), Leadership, Machine Tool, Mentoring, Microsoft Windows Azure, Network Security, OAuth, OpenID, Organizational Skills, Privacy Regulations, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project/Program Coordination, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Infrastructure, Security Monitoring, Staff Development, State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Planning, Technical Leadership, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), VPN (Virtual Private Network), Windows PowerShell

LOCATION

POSTED

3 days ago

Title: Senior Security Engineer

Agency: VP DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY

Location: Remote

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range:

Full Time or Part Time:

Additional Detail

Job Description:

The Senior Security Engineer will serve as a technical leader within the security engineering team, overseeing various Security Tooling and project initiatives while providing mentorship, guidance, and strategic direction for security engineering efforts. This position will support the Security Engineering Manager by coordinating projects, ensuring alignment with security best practices, and assisting in the development of security engineering staff.

Hiring Range: $95,000-$110,000, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications:

Strong IAM knowledge, including familiarity with LDAP, OAuth, OpenID, and cloud-native identity services
Proficiency in cloud security tools such as Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB), Cloud Security Posture Management (CPSM), Cloud Identity Entitlement Management (CIEM), or Cloud Workload Protection (CWP)
Advanced scripting and automation skills with Python, PowerShell, Bash or other scripting languages.
Strong understanding of modern security frameworks.
Knowledge of encryption standards, network security, and VPN infrastructure.
In-depth knowledge of security monitoring and detection tools (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR).
Experience leading agile IT projects and coordinating cross-functional teams, and implementing security frameworks (NIST, CIS, etc)
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers, collaborate effectively across departments, and drive security culture improvements.

Additional Considerations:

Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field of study required. Or a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other related field of study with related work experience equivalent to a master's degree in the proceeding fields
Leadership experience.
Experience with cloud security operations, cloud -native security solutions, DevSecOps, CI/CD security practices.
Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS).
Knowledge of state privacy laws.
Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Senior Security Engineer

Commonwealth of Virginia

VA(remote)

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Commonwealth of Virginia

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