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# Cybersecurity Engineer

- **Company:** Divergent, inc
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $157,371.0 - $204,582.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Cyber Security, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Network Intrusion Detection Systems, Security Information and Event Management, Cyber Threat Analysis, Information Technology, Operational Systems, CIS Benchmarks
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/3e2de1f6-963b-4253-a451-08e768b67d0e

## About the Role

* Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls.
 * BS in Cybersecurity or related technical field with 3+ years of relevant industry experience (5+ years' experience in lieu of degree).
 * Expertise in Cybersecurity Analytics.
 * Professional experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or similar environment offering cybersecurity services.
 * Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot security issues and provide user support.
 * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
 * Flexibility and willingness to work overtime, including weekends and overnight as needed.
 * At least one DoD baseline security certification, such as CISSP, Sec+, A+Sec, OR the ability to rapidly receive such certification., * Certifications Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or OSCP.
 * Project management experience with the capacity to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure.
 * Professional technical leadership in a security operations center (SOC) or similar cybersecurity service.

## Description

We are looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer with experience in SOC operations in a federal contractor environment. This role is hands-on and you will serve as a lead as well as a threat analyst maintaining risk posture across information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) domains.
The Role

 * Identify and analyze threats across the enterprise
 * Tune SIEM detections and develop correlation searches, Network Intrusion Detection rules, and firewall logic.
 * Be the technical escalation backstop for complex cybersecurity incidents.
 * As directed by leadership, implement STIGs and other security baselines to corporate systems, architecture, and applications.
 * Conduct post-incident reviews to identify architectural gaps and define security enhancements.
 * Provide proactive threat research and regularly report on Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence.
 * In association with the ISSM, develop, maintain, and test an Incident Response Plan and playbooks.
 * In association with the ISSM, conduct regular security assessments and define remediation strategies to address control deficiencies.


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