Security Engineering Lead

Tyto Athene is searching for a Security Engineering Lead to support a law enforcement customer in Ashburn, VA. You will play a critical role in leading in-depth analyses and responding to incidents from cyber threats facing our clients. This individual will lead engineering efforts to implement and maintain advanced security technologies, collaborate with security operations and threat hunting teams, and scale solutions that defend against emerging global threats. The ideal candidate brings a deep technical background, strong problem-solving skills, and leadership experience in modern cybersecurity environments.

Responsibilities:

• Lead implementation, configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of security systems and tools.
• Install, configure, and support network security platforms, including:
• Layer 2/Layer 3 network devices
• Network Admission Control (NAC) and 802.1x
• Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN solutions, WAFs, and content filtering systems
• NetFlow analysis and network monitoring technologies
• Maintain advanced working knowledge of secure communications, encryption algorithms, SIEM platforms, and embedded system security.
• Support secure network and data communications architecture design and enforcement.
• Apply knowledge of industry standards and frameworks such as NIST, FISMA, and Common Criteria.
• Evaluate, test, and recommend new security technologies and processes to enhance enterprise defenses.
• Conduct security testing using industry-standard criteria and tools; prepare detailed technical reports and formal presentations on findings.
• Investigate and respond to information security issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate and supervise changes across software, hardware, telecommunications, and infrastructure components.
• Work cross-functionally with threat hunters, threat analysts, and SOC personnel to defend against advanced threats.

Required:

• 3 years of experience in security systems administration, engineering, and support.
• CompTIA A , Security , or Network (minimum required)
• Strong working knowledge of:
• Security services and network security architecture
• Security policy design and implementation
• Consulting in security and networking environments
• Experience with network-based IDS/IPS technologies and various modes of operation.
• Exceptional diagnostic and troubleshooting skills with the ability to solve complex technical problems.
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to interact with customers and internal teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated self-starter with strong analytical and decision-making skills.

Desired:

• CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional
• GCFA - GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst
• GCFE - GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner
• GREM - GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware
• GNFA - GIAC Network Forensic Analyst

Location:

• Ashburn, VA

Clearance:

• TS/SCI Clearance required