AMS Staffing Inc. is hiring: Cybersecurity Engineer- 3459555 in Washington

Job Overview

Title: Cybersecurity Engineer
Location: Washington DC, 20036 – Open to remote in DMV area.
Work Environment: Hybrid or Remote in DMV/DC area
Compensation: $165K - $175K + Excellent Benefits!
Type / Term: Full-time / Permanent
Referral Fee: $500 (if referral is hired)

Job Summary: The Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining security solutions to protect the firm’s systems and data. This role includes system upgrades, setup and configuration, and ensuring compliance with client and regulatory requirements. The engineer supports secure, government-regulated environments to meet required security standards and participates in the firm’s flexible work program.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security architectures and solutions.
• Configure and upgrade security systems to meet evolving requirements.
• Ensure compliance with data protection, privacy, and security requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, CMMC).
• Set up and maintain secure environments and configurations per client requirements and industry standards.
• Perform risk analysis and security assessments.
• Collaborate with IT and client teams to achieve security objectives.
• Manage encryption, access controls, and endpoint security solutions.
• Monitor and optimize security infrastructure for reliability and performance.
• Document system configurations, processes, and changes.
• Respond to after-hours security issues as needed.
• Maintain professional communication with clients and internal teams, including use of personal mobile device for firm network access outside core hours.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Professional oral and written communication.
• Multi-tasking, prioritizing, and coordinating deadlines.
• Organizational and time-efficiency skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confidentiality maintenance of work-related information.
• Effective teamwork in collaborative environments.
• Understanding and adoption of organizational structure.
• Collaboration and sharing attitude.
• Problem analysis, troubleshooting, and resolution of complex problems.
• Strong writing and verbal communication.
• Willingness to learn and adopt new methodologies.
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity engineering and architecture.
• Familiarity with GDPR, HIPAA, and CMMC requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and documentation abilities.
• Flexibility and willingness to respond to issues during and outside core business hours.

Education and Experience

• College degree preferred; high school diploma required.
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant cybersecurity engineering experience.
• Experience with secure government-regulated cloud platforms and environments (e.g., GCC High or similar).

Employment Type

Full-time