Security Engineer

PRECISE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS INCORPORATED•Rockville, MD

23h

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Security Engineer to join our Corporate Support Services team. This role will be focused on corporate and network security ensuring that our systems are not only high-performing but also meet rigorous security and compliance standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, CMMC.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Networking: Strong experience with firewalls, VPNs, and network security configurations.
Platforms: Advanced proficiency in SharePoint, Windows/Mac OS environments, and cloud infrastructure.
Security Tools: Experience with EDR/MDR tools, vulnerability scanners, and log monitoring software, GRC tools
Compliance Knowledge: Practical experience implementing NIST or CMMC frameworks.
Analytical Thinking: Ability to perform root-cause analysis and forensic investigations.
Communication: Capable of translating complex technical risks into business-friendly language for leadership.
Organization: High attention to detail for compliance logging.

Responsibilities

Framework Alignment: Ensure IT operations meet NIST, ISO 27001, and CMMC standards; develop and maintain detailed security documentation for business proposals and audits.
Threat Mitigation: Monitor logs and security tools for threats; lead vulnerability management and proactive incident response.
Access Control: Enforce MFA, least-privilege principles, and data loss prevention (DLP) strategies.
Assessments: Conduct regular penetration testing, vulnerability scans, and system hardening.
Security Culture: Lead cybersecurity awareness training for staff, focusing on phishing prevention and risk management.
Policy Development: Align IT security strategy with business objectives and develop formal IT procedures.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
Retirement Plan with 4% match and discretionary match at year end
Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 days of PTO accrued per year; 7 holidays+ 3 Floating holidays; 2 Innovation days (paid training days)
Short Term and Long-Term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Jury Duty leave
Life and AD&D Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Training and Development
Wellness Incentives & Discount programs
Employee Referral Program
Annual Charity Donation Match
Awards and Recognition