Cybersecurity Engineer Job at Zachary Piper Solutions in Las Vegas

Overview

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to join a classified defense aviation program located in Las Vegas, NV through 100% onsite presence. The Cybersecurity Engineer will architect and deploy SIEM, EDR, and firewall solutions, manage vulnerabilities, and maintain secure cloud and on-prem infrastructure.

Base pay

Pay found in job post. Base pay range: $150,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain cybersecurity infrastructure, including SIEM, EDR, and firewall solutions for classified systems
• Conduct vulnerability scanning, risk assessments, and remediation to ensure system integrity and compliance
• Manage and secure hybrid cloud/on-prem architectures, including AWS GovCloud and Azure environments
• Document security controls, procedures, and compliance artifacts in alignment with NIST 800-53 and RMF frameworks
• Support audits and ensure adherence to DOE cybersecurity standards such as FISMA and DOE O 205.1C
• Collaborate with engineering and SOC teams to optimize threat detection and incident response capabilities

Qualifications

• 14+ years of total IT experience
• 6+ years of cybersecurity architecture, design, and implementation
• Active DOE Q or Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor\'s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or relevant field
• Security+, or Red hat certification (minimum); CISSP or CISM preferred
• Proficiency with SIEM, EDR, IDS, and endpoint security tools (e.g., Splunk, Tenable, CrowdStrike)
• Experience with cloud security architectures, especially AWS GovCloud or Azure, and familiarity with NIST 800-53, RMF, and eMASS compliance frameworks

Compensation

• Salary Range: $150,000-$180,000 depending on experience
• Per diem & relocation assistance available
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Plan, Holidays, PTO, sick leave as required by law

Location & employment

• Location: Las Vegas, NV
• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting