C3EL
Security Operations Engineer – Senior
Washington, DC · Senior · Contract
No sponsorshipDetected 70 days ago
PythonPowerShellAWSAzureCloud PlatformsLinuxCybersecurityNetwork SecuritySIEMSOC OperationsIncident ResponseComplianceZero TrustLeadershipCommunicationCISSP
About the role
- Job Title: Security Operations Engineer - Senior
- This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure systems and ensuring the protection of organizational assets.
- The selected candidate will provide technical leadership across security architecture, risk management, and continuous monitoring efforts.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain cybersecurity solutions aligned with industry frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
- Perform vulnerability assessments, security control reviews, and risk analyses.
- Monitor systems for security incidents and support incident response and remediation efforts.
- Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Configure and manage security tools (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection).
- Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate security controls into system architectures.
- Conduct security audits and support continuous monitoring activities.
- Maintain security documentation, including system security plans and risk tracking.
- C3EL is seeking a Senior Security Operations Engineer to support security initiatives in Washington, DC.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, or a related field.
- Experience with risk management frameworks (e.g., RMF, NIST-based approaches).
- Experience with vulnerability assessment tools (e.g., Nessus or similar).
- Knowledge of security architecture and network security principles.
- Experience with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection.
- Familiarity with Windows, Linux, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or similar).
- Experience in enterprise environments.
- Familiarity with compliance and risk tracking tools.
- Experience with Zero Trust concepts.
- Scripting or automation experience (e.g., Python, PowerShell).
- Experience with DevSecOps or container security.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Citizenship is required
This listing is sourced directly from C3EL's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.