Aptonet
Information Security Analyst IV (Washington)
Aptonet, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States, 20022
Senior Security Engineer (Information Security Analyst IV)
Location:
Washington, DC (Onsite, 5 days/week) Clearance:
Public Trust (U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder; 3+ years U.S. residency required) Category:
Information Technology
Technical Business Unit:
Digital Modernization
Role Summary The Senior Security Engineer supports the Department of Transportations (DOT) Cybersecurity mission by enhancing and maintaining the security posture of DOT information systems and infrastructure. These systems play a critical role in safeguarding U.S. critical infrastructure, including highways, bridges, and roadways. This position provides advanced security engineering, participates in strategic security design, and delivers technical expertise for integrated security systems and endpoint protection. The role requires independent decision-making, leadership, and the ability to guide less experienced staff. It also involves complex problem-solving, interaction with senior federal leadership, and contributions that directly impact mission and schedule outcomes.
Key Responsibilities Implement endpoint protection profile changes to address external threats and enforce security requirements. Coordinate with application, infrastructure, and engineering teams to troubleshoot endpoint protection software issues. Integrate endpoint security data with security log aggregation tools, including SIEM platforms. Participate in cybersecurity incident handling activities as requested. Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices related to endpoint security. Work assigned cybersecurity and security operations ITSM (ServiceNow) tickets through completion. Participate in Cybersecurity and Security Operations (SecOps) meetings. Collaborate on cybersecurity solutions that enhance the DOTs security posture. Configure, validate, and test secure systems and physical controls to detect security weaknesses. Contribute to strategic security design efforts, translating business and security requirements into technical solutions. Recommend policy changes and guide others in achieving departmental cybersecurity objectives.
Required Technical Skills Endpoint protection management solutions (hands-on experience). Proven understanding of Federal cybersecurity requirements, including
FISMA
and the
NIST 800 series . Ability to articulate endpoint security concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Demonstrated experience collaborating across cross-functional cybersecurity teams. Ability to evaluate complex security problems and apply judgment within established practices and policies. Experience with integration of endpoint security data into SIEM or log aggregation tools. Experience working security operations tickets within
ServiceNow . Knowledge of security systems, secure configuration, validation, and testing methodologies.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills Foundational understanding of: Application and technology stacks Cloud-based systems Operating systems Databases Networking Firewalls Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Endpoint security software Network IDS/IPS Host-based IDS/IPS General cybersecurity best practices and industry standards
Qualifications & Experience 9+ years
of experience in Cybersecurity or related IT fields. Bachelors degree + 9 years OR Masters degree + 7 years of experience Technical Certifications (one or more required): Network+ Security+ SSCP GISF ISACA Cybersecurity Fundamentals Or similar technical cybersecurity certification Ability to obtain and maintain a
Public Trust
clearance.
Benefits (employee contribution): Health insurance Health savings account Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible spending accounts Life insurance Retirement plan
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Washington, DC (Onsite, 5 days/week) Clearance:
Public Trust (U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder; 3+ years U.S. residency required) Category:
Information Technology
Technical Business Unit:
Digital Modernization
Role Summary The Senior Security Engineer supports the Department of Transportations (DOT) Cybersecurity mission by enhancing and maintaining the security posture of DOT information systems and infrastructure. These systems play a critical role in safeguarding U.S. critical infrastructure, including highways, bridges, and roadways. This position provides advanced security engineering, participates in strategic security design, and delivers technical expertise for integrated security systems and endpoint protection. The role requires independent decision-making, leadership, and the ability to guide less experienced staff. It also involves complex problem-solving, interaction with senior federal leadership, and contributions that directly impact mission and schedule outcomes.
Key Responsibilities Implement endpoint protection profile changes to address external threats and enforce security requirements. Coordinate with application, infrastructure, and engineering teams to troubleshoot endpoint protection software issues. Integrate endpoint security data with security log aggregation tools, including SIEM platforms. Participate in cybersecurity incident handling activities as requested. Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices related to endpoint security. Work assigned cybersecurity and security operations ITSM (ServiceNow) tickets through completion. Participate in Cybersecurity and Security Operations (SecOps) meetings. Collaborate on cybersecurity solutions that enhance the DOTs security posture. Configure, validate, and test secure systems and physical controls to detect security weaknesses. Contribute to strategic security design efforts, translating business and security requirements into technical solutions. Recommend policy changes and guide others in achieving departmental cybersecurity objectives.
Required Technical Skills Endpoint protection management solutions (hands-on experience). Proven understanding of Federal cybersecurity requirements, including
FISMA
and the
NIST 800 series . Ability to articulate endpoint security concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Demonstrated experience collaborating across cross-functional cybersecurity teams. Ability to evaluate complex security problems and apply judgment within established practices and policies. Experience with integration of endpoint security data into SIEM or log aggregation tools. Experience working security operations tickets within
ServiceNow . Knowledge of security systems, secure configuration, validation, and testing methodologies.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills Foundational understanding of: Application and technology stacks Cloud-based systems Operating systems Databases Networking Firewalls Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Endpoint security software Network IDS/IPS Host-based IDS/IPS General cybersecurity best practices and industry standards
Qualifications & Experience 9+ years
of experience in Cybersecurity or related IT fields. Bachelors degree + 9 years OR Masters degree + 7 years of experience Technical Certifications (one or more required): Network+ Security+ SSCP GISF ISACA Cybersecurity Fundamentals Or similar technical cybersecurity certification Ability to obtain and maintain a
Public Trust
clearance.
Benefits (employee contribution): Health insurance Health savings account Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible spending accounts Life insurance Retirement plan
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.