Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer - US Citizen

BTI•Washington, DC

67d

About The Position

The Senior Cybersecurity Engineer will serve as the single security lead responsible for cybersecurity oversight across all HUD OIG BOSS sites. This position requires extensive IT and cybersecurity expertise, covering both end-user systems and enterprise-level network infrastructures. The Senior Cybersecurity Engineer will design, implement, and maintain systems that comply with HUD OIG’s cybersecurity guidelines, federal regulations, and industry best practices. This role will also lead efforts to monitor, detect, analyze, mitigate, and respond to cybersecurity incidents while ensuring operational continuity and compliance.

Requirements

8–10 years of cybersecurity experience, including enterprise-level systems engineering and security architecture.
Extensive knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, tools, and best practices.
Proven expertise in enterprise network security design and implementation.
Experience in incident monitoring, correlation, analysis, and response.
Familiarity with federal cybersecurity compliance standards such as FISMA, NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and OMB A-130.
Ability to work in a high-visibility, mission-critical federal environment.
Strong communication skills for interaction with senior HUD OIG and Government stakeholders.
Ability to analyze complex security data and recommend actionable solutions.
Demonstrated leadership in enterprise-wide cybersecurity programs.
US Citizen

Nice To Haves

Additional relevant certifications (e.g., CEH, CISM, CompTIA Security+) are preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary cybersecurity lead for all HUD OIG BOSS program sites.
Oversee all aspects of cybersecurity operations for enterprise and end-user environments.
Design and implement secure systems in alignment with HUD OIG cybersecurity policies, guidelines, and federal regulations (e.g., FISMA, NIST).
Lead and support technical efforts to monitor, correlate, and analyze security events across multiple systems.
Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks and vulnerabilities in a proactive manner.
Manage incident response activities, including detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery.
Track and report on security incidents and maintain detailed documentation.
Support security audits, compliance reviews, and vulnerability assessments.
Collaborate with HUD OIG leadership and other technical teams to maintain a strong security posture.
Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical oversight to other cybersecurity staff as needed.