Senior Cybersecurity Engineer Job at Saliense Consulting LLC in Lehi

Overview

Happy employees produce the best results for our clients. Everything we do is with that goal in mind.

Our recipe for success is simple: dedication, camaraderie, unwavering ethics, and a sprinkle of joy along the journey.

Research has shown that hobbies help professionals conceive creative solutions for work-related problems. Not only do we advocate for a balanced, healthy lifestyle for our employees, we set the tone at the top. Our diverse team of brilliant technologists recharge by volunteering, trekking, writing, dancing, painting, and singing opera or karaoke – just to name a few.

Why Saliense

Saliense offers rewarding career opportunities and exceptional benefits. We offer an opportunity to take part in challenging and meaningful work, a culture of passion and creativity, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Your Future

20 Days of PTO + 40 hours of Paid Sick & Safe Time

Work Life Balance

Parental Leave for Birthing and Non-birthing Parents

Family Leave

Celebrations

Savings

Professional Development Reimbursement Program

Fueling Your Mind

Corporate Dashpass Delivery Savings

Fueling Your Body

Join us at Saliense, where innovation thrives, employees flourish, and together, we forge a safer, brighter future for all.

Position

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Location: Arlington, VA

Job Id: 269

# of Openings: 1

Who is Saliense?

Saliense is a growing Management and Technology Consulting Solutions provider based out of Mclean, VA. We work to solve our client’s toughest challenges within the Defense, Civilian, Financial, and Healthcare industries. Our diverse employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. For more information, visit www.saliense.com.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team in Arlington, VA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity, with a focus on developing and implementing security measures to protect our organization’s computer systems and networks.

Responsibilities

• Manage and operate SIEM tools for log analysis and dashboard creation.
• Administer security infrastructure, including IDS/IPS, endpoint security, and antivirus.
• Configure and manage firewalls, routers, and network segmentation in hybrid environments.
• Use tools like Nessus for vulnerability scanning and remediation.
• Automate security tasks and controls using scripting languages like Python and Bash.
• Conduct technical security assessments, audits, and digital forensics.
• Apply NIST frameworks (SP 800-53, SP 800-137, SP 800-171, RMF) and federal guidelines.
• Perform risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Implement and audit security controls across Windows, Linux, and virtual environments.
• Conduct threat intelligence research on current cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
• Manage cloud security, including AWS and Azure platforms.

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain one or more professional certification(s) at the IAT III or IASAE III levels in accordance with DOD Instruction 8570:
  • CASP+
  • CISSP
  • CISSP-ISSAP
  • CISSP-ISSEP
  • CCSP
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 10 years of experience in cybersecurity
• Extensive, in-depth experience configuring, managing, and operating one or more SIEM tools, including log management, analysis, and dashboard creation
• Hands-on experience administering and troubleshooting security infrastructure devices and tools (IDS/IPS, endpoint security, antivirus)
• Expertise in managing and configuring firewalls and routers, including network segmentation in hybrid environments
• Proficiency with vulnerability scanning tools like Nessus and remediation management
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, and Bash
• Ability to conduct technical assessments and audits to identify security risks and ensure compliance
• Capability to perform digital forensics and incident recovery
• Strong understanding of NIST SP 800-53, SP 800-137, SP 800-171, SP 800-37, RMF, and NIST CSF
• Experience auditing systems in local and cloud environments for federal compliance
• Ability to perform risk assessments, identify threats, evaluate potential impact, and develop mitigation strategies
• Experience implementing security in hardware and software, with familiarity of commercial cybersecurity products
• Experience securing and auditing Windows, Linux, and virtual environments
• Knowledge of current cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities, with ability to conduct threat intelligence research
• In-depth knowledge of cloud security, including AWS and Azure, and managing VPCs and security services

This role is hybrid in Arlington, VA.