Senior Cyber Security Engineer

ECS is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to work remotely .

At Everforth ECS Federal, we believe technology should serve those who have served us. Partnering with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, we safeguard critical systems and sensitive data that directly impact the lives of millions of veterans and their families.

As a Senior Cyber Security Engineer, you will bring your deep technical expertise with regulatory compliance, strategic planning, and cross-functional leadership to protect Veterans’ data and VA systems.

Salary Range: $165,000 - $200,000 Benefits General Description of Benefits Required Skills

• Must be a U.S. citizen eligible to obtain and maintain a Tier 5 (critical sensitive national security) background investigation.
• 8+ years in cybersecurity operations, ideally within a federal or VA environment.
• 8+ years securing enterprise networks, cloud environments, and hybrid architectures, including zero-trust principles
• 8+ years designing and implementing secure system architectures and zero-trust models
• 8+ years working with Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automating security tasks, vulnerability scanning, and log analysis.
• Deep understanding of firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), VPNs, network segmentation, TCP/IP, and wireless security.
• Ability to detect, analyze, and mitigate cyber threats quickly, minimizing damage and downtime; familiarity with NIST, SANS, and CIS frameworks.
• Experience with NIST, ISO, SOC 2, and other federal security standards.
• Moderate to advanced knowledge of Windows, Linux, VMs, containers, and server administration.
• Understanding of federal regulations (e.g., FISMA, HIPAA for VA health data) and ability to map security controls to compliance requirements.
• Support ZTA initiatives, ensuring access controls and segmentation are enforced across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and recommend remediation strategies.
• Collaborate with VA stakeholders to ensure compliance with FedRAMP and VA-specific security requirements.
• Develop and enforce security policies and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Desired Skills

• Proficiency in securing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), managing access controls, and understanding multi-cloud architectures and shared responsibility models.
• Ability to test and secure systems from a red team perspective.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and OWASP guidelines.
• Experience leading security initiatives, working with PMs and Architects, and communicating technical risks to non-technical audiences.
• Expertise in implementing encryption, multi-factor authentication, and secure practices to protect sensitive data.
• Previous use of tools such as Elastic, Splunk, Wireshark, Kali Linux, Invicti, or other vendor-specific security platforms to monitor, analyze and secure digital environments.
• Comfortable in explaining complex security issues, identifying root causes, and developing effective solutions to mitigate threats.
• Ability to work in a highly regulated, mission-critical environment protecting veteran health and personal data.
• Familiarity with OPM’s Cybersecurity Competency Model.
• Ability to work across IT teams to document and produce reports, implement security measures and ensure compliance.
• Proven ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt to evolving threats.
• One or more related certifications required, such as but not limited to: CISSP, CISM, CASP+, CRISC, CEH, CISM, GSLC, to meet DoD 8140 proficiency and qualification mandates

#EverforthECS1 ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law. Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth , a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.

Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

We Value

• Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams
• Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven

Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS!