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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cybersecurity Engineer 3 - **Company:** Base-2 Solutions, LLC - **Location:** Reston, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $10,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cyber Security, Digital Assets, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Monitoring, Network Protocols, Fortify (Software), Software Engineering, Prisma Cloud Platform, Splunk, Devsecops - **Published:** August 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9130067/cybersecurity-engineer-3 ## About the Role * Active Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph. * 7+ years of experience as a cybersecurity engineer with a specialization in designing and building implementations of required security controls. * Experience implementing continuous monitoring and auditing of solutions for compliance with security controls. * Strong skills in specifying and implementing log collection into tools such as Splunk. * Experience querying and analyzing aggregated logs to identify security-relevant anomalies or risks. * Strong experience implementing security controls from government regulatory frameworks and security standards, including NIST SP 800-53, RMF, ICD 503, FISMA, and FedRAMP. * Experience implementing controls for cloud, container, and DevSecOps services and solutions within IL5 to IL6+ environments. * Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and infrastructure components. * Proficiency in incident response, security incident handling, and forensic analysis techniques. * Experience with security tools such as Fortify, Acunetix, and Prisma Cloud. * Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. * CISSP or equivalent certification to support DoD 8140 requirements. Preferred Qualifications * Not specified. Required Education and Experience Equivalency * High School Diploma/GED: N/A * Associate Degree: N/A * Bachelor's Degree: 7 years of experience. * Master's Degree: 7 years of experience. * PhD: 7 years of experience. Required Certifications * CISSP or equivalent certification to support DoD 8140 requirements. Required Security Clearance * Active Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph. ## Description We are seeking a skilled and motivated Cybersecurity Engineer 3 to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in safeguarding digital assets and sensitive information. The ideal candidate is a dedicated cybersecurity professional with a strong understanding of current threats and vulnerabilities and the ability to implement robust security measures. The Cybersecurity Engineer 3 will contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of cybersecurity infrastructure while staying current on emerging trends, regulatory frameworks, and security best practices., * Design, implement, and manage security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, endpoint protection, and encryption mechanisms. * Conduct regular security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in systems, networks, and applications. * Develop and implement incident response plans to effectively address security incidents and breaches. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures. * Monitor network traffic, system logs, and security alerts to detect and respond to potential security incidents. * Analyze and investigate anomalies and security breaches, taking appropriate actions to mitigate risks. * Work closely with IT, software development, compliance, and other cross-functional teams to integrate security into all phases of the development lifecycle. * Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of security processes, procedures, and configurations. * Prepare detailed reports on security findings, incidents, and actions taken. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [DevSecOps culture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/783-devsecops-culture) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) ## 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) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [The Overflow: Security and Privacy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/715-the-overflow-security-and-privacy) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [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)