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Sr. Cyber Security Engineer

Guidehouse • Hanover, MD • 1h ago

Job Family :

IT Cyber Security

Travel Required :

Up to 10%

Clearance Required :

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

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.

What You Will Need:

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.

The annual salary range for this position is $92,000.00-$153,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

Care.com annual membership

Employee Assistance Program

Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com . Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse's Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com . Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant's dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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