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# Cyber Security Engineer

- **Company:** Everforth Apex
- **Location:** Lanham, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, System Configuration, Network Security, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, Information Technology, Cybercrime, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/b48ec035-9a7c-47ea-acfe-b9e4d314cebc

## About the Role

Education: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. An additional three years of relevant experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree.

Clearance: Background check/clearance from agencies within DOJ, DHS, DOD, VA, US Courts, etc or IRS Moderate Background Investigation

Experience: Three or more years of relevant cybersecurity engineering experience is required.

Technical Skills: Proven experience implementing, configuring, or supporting cybersecurity technologies in enterprise environments. Demonstrated track record of testing security products, systems, or network-security controls, as well as identifying security weaknesses and developing technical mitigations. Strong ability to translate cybersecurity requirements into technical solutions and documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Previous experience supporting a computer security incident response environment.
 * Federal government cybersecurity experience.
 * Experience with SIEM, endpoint security, network security, vulnerability management, or security automation tools.
 * Experience supporting cybersecurity incident investigations.
 * Security+, CySA+, CISSP, GIAC, CEH, or comparable cybersecurity certification.

## Description

An experienced Cybersecurity Engineer is required to support a federal Computer Security Incident Response Center. The successful candidate will develop, implement, test, and maintain cybersecurity solutions designed to protect enterprise systems and networks from evolving threats. This professional will collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to translate cybersecurity requirements into technical designs, evaluate emerging security technologies, identify system weaknesses, and develop mitigations in response to security incidents.

Security Requirement: ACTIVE IRS Moderate-Risk Background Investigation (MBI) OR a transferable clearance that can be granted reciprocity.

Agencies this applies to are DOJ, DHS, DOD, VA, US Courts, etc.

Key Responsibilities

 * Develop and implement cybersecurity solutions to protect systems and networks against potential threats.
 * Configure, validate, and test security technologies and complex information systems.
 * Test security products and systems to identify weaknesses and recommend remediation.
 * Research and pilot new cybersecurity tools and technologies.
 * Investigate cybersecurity solution issues and support technical troubleshooting.
 * Develop mitigations in response to security incidents and evolving cyber threats.
 * Translate security and business requirements into technical designs.
 * Develop and maintain cybersecurity engineering documentation.
 * Assist in creating cybersecurity standards, policies, and technical procedures.
 * Ensure cybersecurity solutions comply with applicable organizational policies and security requirements.
 * Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders throughout the security engineering lifecycle in secure facilities.