Cybersecurity Operations Engineer Job at TekSynap in Bethesda

Join to apply for the Cybersecurity Operations Engineer role at TekSynap . Overview We are seeking a Cybersecurity Operations Engineer to support the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) as part of a dynamic, mission‑driven team. This engineer will play a key role in designing, delivering, and supporting secure, agile solutions that enable ODNI to execute its intelligence integration and national security mission. The position offers the opportunity to work across classified environments, contribute to enterprise transformation, and help implement next‑generation capabilities aligned with ODNI’s modernization priorities. Location: Bethesda, MD. The work environment varies; occasional travel within the National Capital Region (NCR) and 10% travel are expected. Work schedule averages 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 0600‑1800; evenings and weekends may be requested to meet program and contract needs. Responsibilities & Qualifications Deploy and configure endpoint security tools (CrowdStrike, Tanium, Defender). Design and enforce identity and access policies using Okta, LDAP, and certificate authorities. Monitor and respond to alerts in Splunk, ELK, and other SIEM platforms. Write detection logic and correlation rules for threat identification and mitigation. Support audits, POA&M resolution, and incident response activities. Required Qualifications Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph. U.S. Citizenship. Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information security, or IT. 5+ years of hands‑on cyber defense or blue‑team experience. Experience with SIEM platforms, endpoint agents, and network security tools. Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture, ICAM, and enclave hardening. Preferred Qualifications Certified Splunk Architect, CISSP, or equivalent. Knowledge of CNSSI 1253, NIST 800‑171, and ICD 503 standards. Prior experience supporting CDM or IC cyber modernization programs. Familiarity with enclave‑level incident response and containment procedures. Salary Target salary range: $150,000.00 - $182,000.00. Equal Employment Opportunity In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr