Lead Cybersecurity Engineer- Secret Clearance

Staffing Pros, a division of VETS Inc., is recruiting for a full-time Lead Cybersecurity Engineer onsite in Arlington, VA and Beltsville, MD. An Active Secret clearance is required for this role.

This is a hybrid position located in Arlington, VA and Beltsville, MD.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, integration, and deployment of cybersecurity tools across enterprise environments.
• Perform system builds, configurations, and security hardening for new and existing technologies.
• Integrate cybersecurity tools (e.g., Tenable, Splunk, endpoint protection) into existing infrastructure and workflows.
• Develop, test, and maintain Terraform code to automate secure infrastructure provisioning in Azure and on-prem environments.
• Collaborate with network, infrastructure, and operations teams to ensure seamless transition of engineered solutions into O&M.
• Support vulnerability management processes, including scanning, reporting, and remediation integration.
• Participate in system integration testing, validation, and deployment to ensure secure configurations and compliance.
• Provide engineering support and documentation, including detailed architecture diagrams, configuration baselines, and technical procedures.
• Monitor emerging cybersecurity technologies and recommend innovative solutions to strengthen enterprise security posture.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and minimum of 9 years of relevant experience required; 7 years with a Master's, 4 years with a PhD. An additional 4 years will be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
• To be considered for this position, applicants must either currently hold one of the professional certifications listed below or obtain one prior to their start date. Continued certification is required as a condition of employment.
• CASP+ CE, CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA-Security, CCNP Security, CEH, CFR, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), Cloud+, CySA+, GCED, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, SCYBER, VCA DCV, PPDA, Agile IC, SNOW App Dev.

• Demonstrated experience in:
• Cybersecurity engineering, tool integration, and system hardening.
• System integration, testing, and enterprise deployment of cybersecurity tools and controls.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts, specifically using Terraform.
• Supporting and securing cloud environments, especially Microsoft Azure.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, hybrid environments, and troubleshooting across distributed systems.
• Familiarity with NIST 800-53, RMF, and FISMA compliance frameworks.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• An active Secret security clearance.
• The ability to obtain a final Top Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience automating and securing Azure cloud infrastructure using Terraform or similar IaC tools.
• Expertise with enterprise cybersecurity tools (e.g., Tenable, Splunk, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto).
• Proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell scripting for automation and tool integration.
• Hands-on experience leading or mentoring teams in an Agile or SAFe environment.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

EEO Statement

Staffing Pros a division of VETS-inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.