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Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools - including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. DLH is dedicated to the idea that “Your Mission is Our Passion” and brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.\nOverview\nDLH is seeking a highly skilled Senior Cyber Security Engineer to support a federal client in Bethesda, MD. This role focuses on strengthening enterprise cybersecurity posture through a combination of vulnerability management, secure engineering practices, DevSecOps integration, and advanced threat detection, while incorporating Zero Trust principles as part of a comprehensive defense strategy in multi-tenant cloud and on-premises environments.\nThe ideal candidate should be self-motivated and able to take ownership of workflows\nThey will bring experience identifying and prioritizing risk across enterprise systems, applying defense-in-depth principles across platforms, and leveraging security tools and threat intelligence (including CVE and CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV)) to proactively mitigate threats.\nThis role requires strong collaboration across security, infrastructure, and development teams, as well as the ability to communicate technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.\nResponsibilities\nIntegrate Zero Trust Architecture into enterprise environments through gap analysis, security maturity assessments, and risk-based control implementation\nContribute to enterprise security architecture, including identity and access management and cloud security design\nLead and support vulnerability management efforts, including identification, prioritization, and remediation of vulnerabilities based on risk, exploitability, and business impact\nAnalyze and operationalize threat intelligence sources, including CVE databases and the CISA KEV catalog, to prioritize remediation and strengthen defenses against actively exploited vulnerabilities\nPerform vulnerability assessments using tools such as Tenable Nessus and web application scanners, and triage findings to reduce false positives/negatives\nUtilize Microsoft Defender Antivirus (MDAV) and endpoint detection tools to monitor, detect, and respond to threats across endpoints\nCollaborate with DevSecOps, infrastructure, and development teams to incorporate security controls and automated scanning (SCA, SAST, DAST) into CI/CD pipelines and SDLC practices\nDevelop and maintain a SIEM solution, such as Splunk, for queries, dashboards, and reports to identify trends, detect anomalies, and highlight control gaps\nSupport continuous monitoring and improve detection capabilities across hybrid enterprise environments, including on-premises, cloud, and containers.\nDevelop clear technical documentation, including assessment reports, mitigation strategies, and implementation guidance\nStay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, federal cybersecurity directives, and industry best practices\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or related field with a minimum of 10 years of experience; or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or related field with a minimum of 6 years of experience; or High School Diploma with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience.\nExperience in cybersecurity, vulnerability management, systems engineering, or related fields\nStrong experience with vulnerability management programs, including risk prioritization using CVSS, threat intelligence, and exploit data (e.g., CVEs, CISA KEV)\nWorking knowledge of DevSecOps practices and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines\nHands-on experience with Microsoft Defender Antivirus (MDAV) and endpoint security solutions\nExperience with vulnerability scanning and assessment tools (e.g., Tenable Nessus, web application scanners)\nFamiliarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerized applications (ARO, Kubernetes)\nExperience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk for detection and analysis\nStrong understanding of security frameworks and compliance standards (NIST SP 800-53, 800-171, 800-37, FedRAMP, FISMA, ISO 27001, CIS Benchmarks, DISA STIGs)\nKnowledge of enterprise security architecture and modern security principles, including Zero Trust\nWorking knowledge of AI security risk management frameworks and the ability to translate AI/ML use cases into security controls, review checkpoints, and governance decisions\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills\nActive Public Trust Clearance walking through the door\nPreferred Certifications\nRelated Cyber certification, such as CYSA, CISSP, CISM or equivalent\nDevSecOps or secure development certifications\nAI management or security certifications\nVulnerability management or threat intelligence-related certifications\nCloud security certifications (Azure, AWS, or GCP)\nProficiency in scripting/automation (PowerShell, Python, Bash, etc.) \nBasic Compensation: $150,000 - $170,000 yearly salary\nThe salary range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. The final offer may vary based on skills, experience, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity. Additional compensation may include performance incentives and program-specific awards. We do not use salary history to determine compensation, in line with applicable law.\nBenefits\nDLH Corp offers our employees an excellent benefits package, including Personal Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, supplemental life with AD&D, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and more. We want our employees to save for their future; therefore, we offer a 401(k) Retirement Plan, which includes a matching component. DLH is dedicated to your career development, providing training to help drive success, with access to our best-in-class e-learning suite for formal and informal learning, professional and technical certification preparation, and education assistance at accredited institutions.\nEEO\nDLH Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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