Marathon TS Inc is hiring: Security Engineer with Security Clearance in Alexandr

Security Engineer Location: Alexandria VA (Hybrid) Clearance: U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Secret clearance Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Security Engineer with strong problem-solving skills, deep technical expertise, and a proven ability to handle complex security incidents in high-stakes environments. This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the stability of the U.S. financial system by protecting credit unions from evolving cyber threats. Key Responsibilities * Investigate, analyze, and resolve complex security incidents in a 24/7 on-call environment. * Deploy, configure, and optimize security tools including SOAR (e.g., TINES), Elastic, Splunk, and other monitoring platforms. * Support compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory requirements, including NIST, FISMA. * Collaborate with cross-functional IT, DevSecOps, and compliance teams to strengthen enterprise security posture. * Communicate technical findings and risks effectively to non-technical stakeholders. * Ensure proper security alignment for systems within a hybrid AWS and Azure environment. * Apply and enforce CIS benchmarks, STIGs, and ICAM practices across infrastructure. * Support incident tracking and workflows in ServiceNow, following ITIL v4 best practices. Required Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field. * 7 years of experience working with diverse security tools and platforms. * Experience with SOAR, TINES, Elastic, and comparable technologies. * Strong knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, FISMA) and financial sector compliance requirements. * Demonstrated success in high-pressure security operations and incident response. * Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. * Strong ethical standards and commitment to confidentiality. * U.S. Citizenship with eligibility for Public Trust or Secret clearance. Preferred Qualifications * Professional certifications such as GCIH, CISSP, CFCE, or equivalent. * Experience supporting federal agencies or financial regulators; familiarity with credit union operations. * Hands-on experience with Splunk, EnCase, Wireshark, Volatility, or similar investigation tools. * Advanced expertise in cloud security (AWS, Azure) and endpoint detection/response (EDR). * Familiarity with virtualization and container platforms (VMWare vSphere, Kubernetes). Technical Environment * Endpoints: Windows 11 (via Microsoft Intune), iOS, Android, Teams devices/phones, conference setups. * Network: Cisco LAN/WAN, VoIP, SDN, Palo Alto firewalls. * Applications: Mission-critical apps (e.g., exam supervision, SFTP, HRLinks, ePerformance), Microsoft Outlook, remote access tools. * Management & Workflow: ServiceNow ITSM, ITIL v4, DevSecOps practices. * Security & Compliance: CIS benchmarks, STIGs, ICAM (Entra ID, AD, LDAP, ADFS, Okta). Why Join Us? This is more than just a security role-it's a chance to protect the backbone of America's financial system. You'll work alongside dedicated professionals to ensure the resilience and safety of critical credit union infrastructure against today's most advanced cyber threats. Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply with a resume highlighting relevant experience and education. #cjjobs Marathon TS is committed to the development of a creative, diverse and inclusive work environment. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Marathon TS will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Marathon TS does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status").