Security Engineering Lead

Tyto Athene, LLC•Ashburn, VA

54d•Onsite

About The Position

Tyto Athene is searching for a Security Engineering Lead to support a law enforcement customer in Ashburn, VA. You will play a critical role in leading in-depth analyses and responding to incidents from cyber threats facing our clients. This individual will lead engineering efforts to implement and maintain advanced security technologies, collaborate with security operations and threat hunting teams, and scale solutions that defend against emerging global threats. The ideal candidate brings a deep technical background, strong problem-solving skills, and leadership experience in modern cybersecurity environments.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in security systems administration, engineering, and support.
CompTIA A+, Security+, or Network+ (minimum required)
Strong working knowledge of:
Security services and network security architecture
Security policy design and implementation
Consulting in security and networking environments
Experience with network-based IDS/IPS technologies and various modes of operation.
Exceptional diagnostic and troubleshooting skills with the ability to solve complex technical problems.
Strong written and verbal communication and ability to interact with customers and internal teams.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated self-starter with strong analytical and decision-making skills.
TS/SCI Clearance required

Nice To Haves

CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional
GCFA - GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst
GCFE - GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner
GREM - GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware
GNFA - GIAC Network Forensic Analyst

Responsibilities

Lead implementation, configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of security systems and tools.
Install, configure, and support network security platforms, including:
Layer 2/Layer 3 network devices
Network Admission Control (NAC) and 802.1x
Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN solutions, WAFs, and content filtering systems
NetFlow analysis and network monitoring technologies
Maintain advanced working knowledge of secure communications, encryption algorithms, SIEM platforms, and embedded system security.
Support secure network and data communications architecture design and enforcement.
Apply knowledge of industry standards and frameworks such as NIST, FISMA, and Common Criteria.
Evaluate, test, and recommend new security technologies and processes to enhance enterprise defenses.
Conduct security testing using industry-standard criteria and tools; prepare detailed technical reports and formal presentations on findings.
Investigate and respond to information security issues throughout the project lifecycle.
Coordinate and supervise changes across software, hardware, telecommunications, and infrastructure components.
Work cross-functionally with threat hunters, threat analysts, and SOC personnel to defend against advanced threats.