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# Sr. Cyber Security Engineer

- **Company:** Guidehouse Inc.
- **Location:** Hanover, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $92,000.0 - $153,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Log Analysis, Windows PowerShell, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, QRadar, Malware, Information Technology, Cybercrime, Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk
- **Published:** June 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/3DD8FB99D1604703A520E859405C60FC/job/

## About the Role

* Minimum of 6+ years of overall work experience, preferably in cybersecurity, information technology, or a related technical support or engineering role.
 * Bachelors degree from an accredited university.
 * Strong understanding of security operations, incident response, and common cyber threats.
 * Experience with SIEM tools, log analysis, and endpoint or network security concepts.
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize and respond to alerts in a fast-paced environment.
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
 * Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and follow established procedures.
 * Must be able to work full time and support SOC operations as needed.
 * US Citizenship required.
 * Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a PUBLIC TRUST; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

 * Experience with tools such as Splunk, QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel, or similar SIEM platforms.
 * Security certifications such as Security+, CySA+, GSEC, or equivalent.
 * Exposure to incident response, threat hunting, vulnerability management, or malware analysis.
 * Basic scripting or automation skills (Python, PowerShell, or similar).
 * Prior experience leading SOC shifts or mentoring junior analysts.

## Description

* Design, implement, and maintain secure infrastructure, systems, and solutions to support enterprise cybersecurity operations.
 * Monitor security alerts and events, perform initial triage and analysis, and escalate incidents as needed.
 * Investigate potential security incidents using SIEM, endpoint, network, and other security tools to determine scope, impact, and remediation steps.
 * Support incident response activities, including containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident documentation.
 * Develop, tune, and improve security detections, rules, playbooks, and operational procedures to enhance SOC effectiveness.
 * Collaborate with internal teams to identify vulnerabilities, strengthen controls, and protect systems, applications, and data.
 * Document findings, actions taken, and incident details clearly and accurately in accordance with procedures and reporting requirements.
 * Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and apply that knowledge to defensive operations.


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