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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Security Engineer (Active Top Secret Clearance) - **Company:** Ultraviolet Cyber - **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $120,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Domain Controllers, Proxy Servers, Apple Mac Systems, Systems Engineering, Command-Line Interface, Cyber Security, Information Systems, System Configuration, Linux, File Systems, Networking Hardware, Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Linux System Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Software Maintenance, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Robotic Automation Software, Software Project Management, Virtual Machines, Wireless Access Point, Network Routers, Firewalls (Computer Science), Selinux, Splunk, Cisco, Vmware - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8ba109c37de20580 ## About the Role * At least three years of experience in security focused IT engineering * At least three years of experience in the operations, management, monitoring and maintenance of network security devices and technologies, including firewalls, routers, VPN, IDS sensors, proxies, wireless access points, PKI, domain controllers, security information event managers, etc. * At least three years of practical experience in the application, management and implementation of security policies, controls and baselines to wide range of operating systems (e.g. Windows, OS X, Linux, etc.), network equipment (e.g. routers, switches) and network security devices (e.g. firewalls, IDS sensors, proxy servers, VPN concentrators, etc.) * Thorough understanding of Linux-based systems to execute O&M for Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers through both command line and automation software * Additional skills/experience should include: Linux Admin, Ansible, Splunk Admin, VMware, IDS/IPS hardware support, and log collection Education, Certification & Clearance Requirements: * Certification: One or more: Microsoft, Linux or Cisco * Certification examples include:..... MCSE or CCNP * Clearance Requirements: TOP SECRET (required upon hire) * High school diploma needed ## Description UltraViolet Cyber is seeking a Security Engineer who will provide Security Operations Center (SOC) engineering support and guidance to the teams and the client that improve the client's cybersecurity posture, to include the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems by identifying, verifying, and understanding cyber events. Perform all design/engineering, configuration, implementation, and administrative activities associated with event collection tier solutions. Normalize and correlate such logs, events, information, and data to derive a complete and comprehensive view of the TSA IT security environment and detect, identify, and confirm security events, breaches, and attacks. Leverage automation software to efficiently manage and operate a large number of servers and devices for a Federal Security Operations Center. The Security Engineer will provide operations and maintenance (O&M) for hardware, and support the full engineering life cycle (concept to retirement) of the systems developed or maintained under this contract. Must be legally allowed to work in the US, and the work must be done in the US. This is a 1-2 days per week onsite role in Herndon, VA, supporting a large DHS agency. The selected hire must be a US Citizen with an active Top Secret clearance., * File and Directory Management: Using essential tools to handle files, directories, and command-line environments. * System Operations: Managing running systems, booting into different run levels, controlling services, and handling virtual machines. * Storage Configuration: Setting up partitions, logical volumes, and configuring file systems with attributes like permissions and encryption. * User and Group Management: Creating and managing users, groups, and access control. * Security Management: Configuring firewalls, SELinux, and ensuring system security. * Software Management: Installing, updating, and maintaining software packages and core services. ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)