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# Security Engineer

- **Company:** ECS Federal, LLC.
- **Location:** Richmond, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing Security, Configuration Management, Computer Networks, Continuous Integration, Linux, Intrusion Detection Systems, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Protocols, Windows PowerShell, Security Information and Event Management, Systems Architecture, Scripting, Google Cloud, In-Plane Switching (IPS), HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Devsecops, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/security-engineer-capitol-va--bdb08c69-3338-4c6b-b721-d11c296f7926

## About the Role

Microsoft Windows Operating System, System Architecture, Network Protocols, Enterprise Architecture, Linux Operating System, Intrusion Detection Systems, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Enterprise Protection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Vulnerability Scanners, * A minimum of five years of experience in security engineering or closely related technical security roles

 * Strong expertise with Linux and Windows operating systems, networking concepts and protocols, and common enterprise system architectures
 * Strong understanding of common attack techniques, defensive controls, detection approaches, and secure configuration practices
 * Hands-on experience with enterprise security tools such as SIEM, EDR/XDR, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, and firewalls
 * Experience contributing to incident response efforts, root cause analysis, and remediation planning
 * Strong scripting or automation skills using Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar languages
 * Ability to operate independently, prioritize competing technical issues, and make sound decisions under pressure
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document and effectively communicate risks, findings, tradeoffs, and recommendations to technical teams and leadership

Tools and Technologies

 * SIEM platforms
 * EDR/XDR platforms
 * IDS/IPS technologies
 * Vulnerability scanners
 * Firewalls and network security platforms
 * Linux and Windows systems
 * Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar scripting languages
 * Cloud security tooling
 * Infrastructure as code and CI/CD tooling

Key Competencies

 * Advanced security engineering
 * Secure architecture and control design
 * Incident response

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience with cloud security in AWS, Azure, GCP, or hybrid cloud environments.
 * Familiarity with infrastructure as code, configuration management, CI/CD tooling, and DevSecOps practices
 * Experience supporting regulated, high-availability, government, finance, healthcare, or mission-critical environments
 * Experience designing security controls for large-scale or highly distributed enterprise environments
 * Experience leading technical workstreams or acting as an architecture authority

Preferred Certifications

 * CISSP
 * GIAC certifications
 * Security+
 * CEH
 * Cloud security or vendor-specific certifications