Senior Security Engineer - Security Operations
Job Description
UltraViolet Cyber, a leading platform-enabled unified security operations company, is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join their team. This role focuses on implementing and managing advanced security solutions, particularly Mandiant and Proofpoint technologies, within federal government environments.
The position offers a competitive salary range of $140,000 - $155,000 and requires 7+ years of security engineering experience. Based in National Harbor, MD / Washington, DC area, this hybrid role requires 2 days per week on-site presence. The successful candidate will be responsible for security architecture, threat detection, incident response, and email security operations across critical government infrastructure.
Key responsibilities include designing and implementing security controls, supporting Mandiant products in DHS environments, engineering custom integrations, and ensuring compliance with federal requirements. The role requires expertise in security automation, threat hunting, and incident response procedures.
The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field, strong hands-on experience with Mandiant and Proofpoint solutions, and proficiency in security scripting using Python and PowerShell. US citizenship and ability to pass a Federal background investigation are mandatory.
UltraViolet Cyber offers comprehensive benefits including 401(k) with employer matching, full healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability coverage, and generous PTO policy. The company promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming professionals regardless of background.
This role presents an excellent opportunity for a security professional to make a significant impact in protecting federal networks while working with cutting-edge security technologies. The position combines technical leadership, hands-on implementation, and strategic security planning, making it ideal for someone looking to advance their career in government cybersecurity.
Responsibilities For Senior Security Engineer - Security Operations
- Design and implement security controls using Mandiant and Proofpoint solutions
- Support on-prem Mandiant product in DHS environment
- Engineer custom integrations between security tools
- Lead security architecture efforts
- Configure and tune Proofpoint email security defenses
- Implement and manage Mandiant Threat Intelligence feeds
- Develop and maintain security automation workflows
- Implement security monitoring solutions and develop custom detection rules
- Provide technical leadership during security incidents
- Ensure security implementations meet federal requirements
Requirements For Senior Security Engineer - Security Operations
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related field
- 7+ years of security engineering experience with 3+ years focusing on advanced threat detection
- Hands-on experience with Mandiant security solutions
- Expertise with Proofpoint email security implementation
- Strong understanding of security operations in high-security environments
- Experience implementing security controls per NIST SP 800-53
- Knowledge of threat hunting methodologies
- Proficiency with security scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell)
- Experience with security tools integration and API development
- Must be able to pass a Federal background investigation - US Citizenship required
Benefits For Senior Security Engineer - Security Operations
- 401(k) with employer match (100% of first 3% and 50% of next 2%)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (from 1st day of following month)
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Discretionary Time Off (DTO) Program
- 11 Paid Holidays Annually
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