Computer Security Engineer II

Job Description:

Competitive Range partners with the government to plan and deploy complex, IT-enabled, and mission-essential capabilities. Our goal is to help you develop and expand your professional capabilities while working on challenging, exciting projects in a collaborative, congenial environment. 

We are seeking a skilled Computer Security Engineer II to develop, maintain, and implement information security standards, procedures, and guidelines for mission-critical defense applications and databases. This role plays a key part in ensuring systems and databases remain secure from unauthorized access, detecting threats, handling disaster recovery operations, and solving complex security challenges within a DoD environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and implement information security protocols for applications and databases in compliance with DoD cybersecurity regulations.
• Ensure systems and databases are protected from unauthorized access, data breaches, and cyber threats.
• Monitor security systems, identify vulnerabilities, and respond to security incidents.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for DoD projects.
• Implement security frameworks and protocols.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate cybersecurity best practices into defense systems.
• Oversee disaster recovery and incident response operations, ensuring rapid resolution of security threats.
• Apply advanced cybersecurity principles, theories, and concepts to complex defense projects.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior cybersecurity personnel.

Required Qualifications: 

• Active Secret Clearance: TS preferred
• 3 years’ experience with bachelor’s degree or 1 year experience with Master’s Degree or higher

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with classified defense systems and DoD contracts.
• Familiarity with cloud security (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government).
• Knowledge of DevSecOps principles and CI/CD pipeline security.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, Security+, or CISM.

Education/Certifications: 

• Master’s Degree or higher with 1 year experience or bachelor’s degree with 3 years’ experience.