Top 1786 It security engineer Jobs in Washington, Dc

Cybersecurity Engineer
Howard Community College —Columbia, MD
- $78,659 - $112,090 a year
- Overtime
- System design
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Lead Cyber Security Engineer (Remote)
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield —Reston, VA
- $122,400 - $243,100 a year
- Online Application
- Remote
- Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Team management
- 401(k)
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IT & Cyber Security Engineer
OnTrac —Washington, DC
- $125,600 - $188,400 a year
- Remote
- HIPAA
- Mid-level
- 8 years
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Cybersecurity Engineer - Junior
JCS Solutions LLC —Bethesda, MD
- $95,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Analysis skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Sr. SOC Analyst II (6641)
MetroStar —Washington, DC
- $129,000 - $161,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- System design
- Mentoring
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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SOC / Incident Response Engineer
CyberData Technologies —Herndon, VA
- Research
- Mid-level
- Paid time off
Lead Identity Access Management (IAM) Engineer/Architect
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. —Washington, DC
- $111,400 - $242,600 a year
- Extended hours
- Hybrid work
- Computer science
- 7 years
- Computer Science
- Paid jury duty
- Commuter assistance
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Software Reverse Engineer
Leidos —Columbia, MD
- $107,900 - $195,050 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Fair chance
- Python
Cyber Zscaler Network Security Engineer / Senior Consultant, Strategy, Growth, and Transformation
Deloitte —Washington, DC
- $105,400 - $207,800 a year
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Up to 50% travel
Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)
Peraton —Washington, DC
- $104,000 - $166,000 a year
- Azure
- Bachelor of Science
- System design
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Cloud Software Engineer Level 2 – AI/ML TS/SCI w/Poly
Peraton —Laurel, MD
- $135,000 - $216,000 a year
- Computer Science
- Java
- Analysis skills
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
Peraton —Washington, DC
- $135,000 - $216,000 a year
- Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science
- System design
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
ACAS Cybersecurity Analyst
Apavo Corporation —Oakton, VA
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Office
- Windows
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Information Systems Security Engineer / ISSE (HPC)
AMERICAN SYSTEMS —Arlington, VA
- $165,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- System design
- Windows
- Retirement plan
Cybersecurity Implementation Engineer
CACI —Springfield, VA
- $94,400 - $198,200 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Computer Science
- Writing skills
- Health insurance
Endpoint Security as a Service (ESS) Engineer
Leidos —Washington, DC
- $92,300 - $166,850 a year
- Full-time
- System design
- Analysis skills
- Fair chance
Cloud Software Engineer – AI/ML Project Top Secret/SCI w/Poly
Peraton —Laurel, MD
- $104,000 - $166,000 a year
- Computer Science
- Software troubleshooting
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Principal Network Engineer (Security)
GuROO —Washington, DC
- From $220,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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FireEye/Gigamon Cybersecurity Engineer
22nd Century Technologies, Inc. —McLean, VA
- $130,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Cybersecurity Implementation Engineer
General Dynamics Information Technology —Springfield, VA
- $124,093 - $149,500 a year
- 6 years
- Writing skills
- Research

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Cybersecurity Engineer

Howard Community College -
Columbia, MD

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Job Details

Full-time
$78,659 - $112,090 a year

Benefits

Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
403(b)

Qualifications

Content creation for technical audiences
Tooling
Data security protocols
Software implementation
System design
Scalable systems
Incident Escalation
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
Infrastructure architecture design
Incident management operations support
Network protocols
Regulatory Frameworks (Architecture security)
IT control testing
Software documentation
Scalability
Technical troubleshooting support
Network security architecture design
Regulatory compliance analysis
Technical writing experience within technology
Legal compliance
Incident response implementation
Implementing IT solutions
Security technology solutions implementations

Full Job Description

About Us

Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

Position Title

Cybersecurity Engineer

FLSA

Exempt

FT/PT

Full Time

Hours Per Week

37.5

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday. Occasional evening & Weekend work.

Grade

Compensation Range

$78,659-$112,090 The posted salary range reflects the anticipated hiring range for this position. Actual starting salary will be based on qualifications, relevant experience, and internal equity considerations.

Summary

The Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, integration, and lifecycle management of enterprise security controls and platforms across the institution. This role focuses on building secure, scalable, and resilient environments across network, identity, endpoint, and cloud domains. The position operates in an implementation-focused capacity under the direction of senior engineers or security architects and is responsible for executing approved designs and engineering standards.

Essential Role Responsibilities

Implements enterprise cybersecurity architecture across network, endpoint, identity, and cloud environments in alignment with approved designs.
Engineers, configures, and maintains enterprise security platforms including SIEM, EDR/XDR, IDS/IPS, email security, and vulnerability management tools.
Applies security architecture standards and control requirements established by senior engineers and security architects.
Collaborates with IT infrastructure, networking, and application teams to securely implement systems and services.
Automates security processes and integrates tooling to improve operational efficiency and response effectiveness.
Supports incident response through engineering remediation, containment improvements, and control optimization.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor’s degree

Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity or the equivalent combination of education training, professional cybersecurity experience including but not limited to performing or conducting of enterprise-wide security awareness training, software assessments, policy maintenance and creation, vulnerability maintenance, control evaluation, compliancy and audit planning, testing and reporting.
CISM, or CISA, Security+, CySA+, or equivalent preferred
Develops, tunes, and maintains detection rules, correlation logic, and alerting within SIEM and monitoring platforms.
Implement endpoint security controls including EDR/XDR, system hardening, and patching strategies.
Engineers network security controls including firewalls, segmentation strategies, access control lists, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
Supports secure design and implementation of campus network infrastructure, including integration of PON, wireless, and edge connectivity into the security model.
Implements identity and access management (IAM) controls including authentication, authorization, and privileged access enforcement.
Conducts vulnerability scanning, validates remediation efforts, and supports risk prioritization activities.
Implements and maintains technical security controls required for regulatory compliance (e.g., GLBA, FERPA), audit readiness, and cyber insurance requirements.
Owns lifecycle management, tuning, and performance optimization of security tools and controls.
Documents system configurations, engineering standards, implementation procedures, and operational runbooks.
Provides technical guidance to cybersecurity analysts and IT staff on tool usage and security best practices.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Strong experience implementing enterprise security technologies and controls at scale.
Advanced knowledge of network architecture (Layer 1–3), firewalls, VPNs, segmentation, and secure protocols.
Experience with security platforms such as SIEM (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel), EDR/XDR, vulnerability scanners, and email security systems.
Working knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and compliance requirements, including NIST, CIS Controls, GLBA, and FERPA.
Ability to implement secure, scalable, and resilient solutions aligned with institutional standards.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation.
Experience in higher education or similarly complex enterprise environments preferred.
Participates in escalation and on-call support for critical security incidents.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demand Summary

Overtime, evening and weekend work may be required. Employee may be required to use cell phone to maintain office contact. Participates in system cybersecurity meetings and technical reviews.

Supervisory Position?

Division

Information Technology

Department

Information Security

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

B652P

Number of Vacancies

Best Consideration Date

06/30/2026

Job Open Date

06/16/2026

Job Close Date

Continuous Recruitment?

Job Category

Staff

Benefits Summary

Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor’s degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor’s degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor’s degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.

Applicant Instructions

*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college’s application in full).

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://howardcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/5912

EEO Statement

Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.

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