The Role
Designs, implements, and maintains security infrastructure; monitors networks; conducts vulnerability assessments and penetration tests; responds to incidents and performs root cause analysis; manages IAM; ensures compliance with security frameworks; collaborates with IT to secure cloud, network, and application environments.
Summary Generated by Built In
Name of position: Cybersecurity Engineer
Location: Washington DC
Job Summary:
A Cybersecurity Engineer develops and manages security solutions to safeguard an organization's digital assets. This role involves identifying vulnerabilities, implementing security controls, responding to security incidents, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Design, implement, and maintain security infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, VPNs, and endpoint security.
- Monitor networks and systems for security threats and suspicious activities.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
- Investigate and respond to security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
- Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and best practices.
- Configure and manage identity and access management (IAM) solutions.
- Perform security risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with IT teams to secure cloud, network, and application environments.
- Ensure compliance with relevant security frameworks and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS, GDPR).
- Maintain security documentation, incident reports, and technical procedures.
- Stay current with emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- 2–5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, network security, or systems administration.
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, networking protocols, operating systems (Windows/Linux), and cloud platforms.
- Experience with security tools such as SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, vulnerability scanners, and endpoint protection.
- Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
- Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
If you are: bright, motivated, skilled, a difference-maker, able to get things done, work with minimum direction,
enthusiastic, a thinker, able to juggle and multi-task, communicate effectively, and lead, then
we would like to hear from you. We need exceptionally capable people for this role for our client,
so get back to us and tell us why you think you are a fit.
About Us:
Since 2000, Tri-Force Consulting Services (https://triforce-inc.com) has been an MBE/SDB certified IT Consulting
firm in the Philadelphia region. Tri-Force specializes in IT staffing, software development (web and mobile apps),
systems integration, data analytics, system automation, cybersecurity, and cloud technology solutions for government
and commercial clients. Tri-Force works with clients to overcome obstacles such as increasing productivity,
increasing efficiencies through automation, and lowering costs. Our clients benefit from our three distinguishing
core values: integrity, diligence, and technological excellence.
Tri-Force is a six-time winner among the fastest-growing companies in Philadelphia and a four-time winner on the
Inc. 5000 list of the nation's fastest-growing companies.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field
- 2-5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, network security, or systems administration
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, networking protocols, Windows and Linux operating systems, and cloud platforms
- Experience with security tools such as SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, vulnerability scanners, and endpoint protection
- Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
- Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
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The Company
What We Do
Tri-Force Consulting Services, Inc. is a U.S.-based IT consulting and staffing agency that provides comprehensive IT solutions, including AI-powered services, custom software development, cybersecurity, cloud technology, and IT staffing to government and commercial sectors.
