• Computer Security Engineer II

    Competitive Range Solutions, LLC (Fort Meade, MD)


    Job Description:

    Competitive Range partners with the government to plan and deploy complex, IT-enabled, and mission-essential capabilities. Our goal is to help you develop and expand your professional capabilities while working on challenging, exciting projects in a collaborative, congenial environment.

     

    We are seeking a skilled Computer Security Engineer II to develop, maintain, and implement information security standards, procedures, and guidelines for mission-critical defense applications and databases. This role plays a key part in ensuring systems and databases remain secure from unauthorized access, detecting threats, handling disaster recovery operations, and solving complex security challenges within a DoD environment.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Develop, maintain, and implement information security protocols for applications and databases in compliance with DoD cybersecurity regulations.

    + Ensure systems and databases are protected from unauthorized access, data breaches, and cyber threats.

    + Monitor security systems, identify vulnerabilities, and respond to security incidents.

    + Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for DoD projects.

    + Implement security frameworks and protocols.

    + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate cybersecurity best practices into defense systems.

    + Oversee disaster recovery and incident response operations, ensuring rapid resolution of security threats.

    + Apply advanced cybersecurity principles, theories, and concepts to complex defense projects.

    + Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior cybersecurity personnel.

    Required Qualifications:

    + Active Secret Clearance: TS preferred

    + 3 years' experience with bachelor's degree or 1 year experience with Master's Degree or higher

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Experience working with classified defense systems and DoD contracts.

    + Familiarity with cloud security (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government).

    + Knowledge of DevSecOps principles and CI/CD pipeline security.

    + Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, Security+, or CISM.

    Education/Certifications:

    + Master's Degree or higher with 1 year experience or bachelor's degree with 3 years' experience.