Cybersecurity Engineer

ZP Group•Las Vegas, NV

49d•$150,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to join a classified defense aviation program located in Las Vegas, NV through 100% onsite presence. The Cybersecurity Engineer will architect and deploy SIEM, EDR, and firewall solutions, manage vulnerabilities, and maintain secure cloud and on-prem infrastructure.

Requirements

14+ years of total IT experience
6+ years of cybersecurity architecture, design, and implementation
Active DOE Q or Top Secret clearance
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or relevant field
Security+, or Red hat certification (minimum); CISSP or CISM preferred
Proficiency with SIEM, EDR, IDS, and endpoint security tools (eg Splunk, Tenable, CrowdStrike)
Experience with cloud security architectures, especially AWS GovCloud or Azure, and familiarity with NIST 800-53, RMF, and eMASS compliance frameworks

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain cybersecurity infrastructure, including SIEM, EDR, and firewall solutions for classified systems
Conduct vulnerability scanning, risk assessments, and remediation to ensure system integrity and compliance
Manage and secure hybrid cloud/on-prem architectures, including AWS GovCloud and Azure environments
Document security controls, procedures, and compliance artifacts in alignment with NIST 800-53 and RMF frameworks
Support audits and ensure adherence to DOE cybersecurity standards such as FISMA and DOE O 205.1C
Collaborate with engineering and SOC teams to optimize threat detection and incident response capabilities