CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD Overview Job Title Security Operations Engineer – Senior Location Washington DC (Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements U.S. Citizenship is required. Description C3EL is seeking a Senior Security Operations Engineer to support security initiatives in Washington DC. This role is responsible for designing implementing and maintaining secure systems and ensuring the protection of organizational assets. The selected candidate will provide technical leadership across security architecture risk management and continuous monitoring efforts. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to Design implement and maintain cybersecurity solutions aligned with industry frameworks (e.g. NIST ISO 27001). Perform vulnerability assessments security control reviews and risk analyses. Monitor systems for security incidents and support incident response and remediation efforts. Develop and enforce security policies procedures and best practices. Configure and manage security tools (e.g. SIEM IDS/IPS endpoint protection). Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate security controls into system architectures. Conduct security audits and support continuous monitoring activities. Maintain security documentation including system security plans and risk tracking. Provide technical guidance to junior cybersecurity staff. Minimum Qualifications U.S. Citizenship. Current IAT Level III or IAM Level II certification (e.g. CISSP CASP+ CE or equivalent). 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity information security or a related field. Experience with risk management frameworks (e.g. RMF NIST-based approaches). Experience with vulnerability assessment tools (e.g. Nessus or similar). Knowledge of security architecture and network security principles. Experience with security tools such as SIEM IDS/IPS and endpoint protection. Familiarity with Windows Linux and cloud environments (AWS Azure or similar). Strong analytical troubleshooting and communication skills. Desired Qualifications Experience in enterprise environments. Familiarity with compliance and risk tracking tools. Experience with Zero Trust concepts. Scripting or automation experience (e.g. Python PowerShell). Experience with DevSecOps or container security. Education Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity Information Technology Computer Science or related field preferred OR an Associate’s degree plus ten (10) years of recent specialized experience OR 12 years of recent specialized experience.