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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Cybersecurity Engineer - **Company:** VMD Corp - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, PHP (Programming Language), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows, Burp Suite, Unix, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Linux, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Diagnostic Tools, Software Security, Information Technology, Nessus, Devsecops, Golang - **Published:** August 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/c5c2ed80-a753-4b70-9515-70f9f9de4fc8 ## About the Role * 15+ years of work experience in IT and cybersecurity, with a technical background in networking, operating system, and/or software development * Active Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification * Experience with security development lifecycle management, DevSecOps, and CI/CD integration * Ability to leverage programming languages where feasible such as Java, PHP, C, .NET, Go, or Python * Experience with various operating systems including Windows, Linux and Unix * Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to facilitate effective collaboration across a variety of stakeholders * Demonstrated ability to function independently and define the proper methods & procedures * Understanding of guiding cybersecurity principles and control guidance * Effective writing skills to capture issues and recommendations * Strong customer relationship building ability Basic Qualifiers: * Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree * Can Additional Years of Experience Substitute for Degree? Yes * Required Certification(s): Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) * Minimum Years of Overall Experience: 15+ * Minimum Years of Specific Experience in Field: 5 * Minimum Clearance to Start: Secret * Work Status Allowable: ship The Type of Person That Will Excel: * You are curious, inquisitive, and have demonstrated a constant eagerness to learn through actions. * You have high attention to detail. * You demonstrate personal accountability and integrity in all actions. ## Description As a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer you will leverage technical knowledge and experience to support and lead the security initiative for multiple IT projects, programs, and initiatives. You will be responsible for working with a team of security engineers and actively interacting and communicating with various departments, teams, and workgroups to provide hands-on technical cybersecurity support on potential security risks and recommendations. You will be interacting with technical staff to executive staff, adjusting the communication and feedback accordingly. The Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer will be responsible for: * Supporting the response for planned and unplanned security assessments including documentation collection and review, documentation creation and maintenance, and artifact/evidence review and validation. * Analyzing and investigating potential security threats against technologies in use as well as those planned for future use. * Performing an ongoing review of industry/government best practices for system security to provide expert technical guidance for translating NIST, DHS, and TSA cybersecurity standards, policies and procedures into actionable tasks. * Determining the security impact of new technologies or policies on the TSA information security program. * Developing and presenting recommendations for changes to improve security posture. * Implementing security improvements as needed for protecting mission critical systems. * Leveraging existing government-provided security scan tools such as Tenable Security Center, Nessus, DbProtect, Venafi, Burp Suite Pro and others. * Providing security engineering subject matter expertise in coordination with enterprise architecture and technical review boards. * Developing and maintaining information security program strategic and tactical goals and objectives and program outreach/communication plans. * Identifying, developing, and maintaining a performance management program, that includes performance measures, tracking metrics, and trend analysis. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Scoring 2000 Products per Request: Performance Pitfalls in Golang](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2073-scoring-2000-products-per-request-performance-pitfalls-in-golang) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know)