SOC Security Engineer

Olympus Solutions Inc. • Lanham, MD

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

Olympus Solutions, Inc. is seeking a full-time SOC Security Engineer to support the 24x7 Security Operations Center of a large federal civilian agency. The engineer will improve SOC security capabilities by translating requirements into technical designs, implementing security solutions, piloting new tools, testing systems, and developing mitigations for emerging threats and security incidents.

The position is hybrid in the Lanham, Maryland, or Memphis, Tennessee, area. Onsite work and telework are subject to customer approval, and candidates must live within commuting distance. The schedule is business hours with occasional after-hours support. The role is contingent upon contract award. U.S. citizenship is required, and the employee must be able to obtain and maintain a favorable federal suitability determination, with at least a Moderate Risk Background Investigation.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience; three additional years of experience may substitute for the degree.
• Hands-on security engineering experience with enterprise security tools.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, segmentation, firewalls, and proxies.
• Linux and Windows administration and scripting experience.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a federal suitability determination.

Nice To Haves

• Cloud security engineering experience in AWS or Azure.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture concepts and implementation.
• Splunk or Cribl experience.
• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or CySA+, AWS Certified Security Specialty, or Microsoft AZ-500.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security solutions for SOC systems and the networks they protect.
• Translate security and business requirements into technical designs.
• Write engineering documentation, including designs, configurations, and test results.
• Research, pilot, and test new security technologies, and test systems for weaknesses.
• Develop mitigations in response to security incidents and evolving threats.
• Help draft cybersecurity standards and policies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their families.
• Paid time off plan and a culture that values work-life balance, accountability, and personal well-being.
• Career-building opportunities, professional development, and support for training and certifications.
• 401(k) plan with a discretionary company match and no waiting period before enrollment.
• Eligibility for referral bonuses for qualified new-hire and business development referrals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level