🚀 Security Infrastructure Support Senior Security Engineer

Overview

Security Infrastructure Support Senior Security Engineer — Bethesda, Maryland. This range is provided by KellyMitchell Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$95.00/hr - $125.00/hr

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Security Infrastructure Support Senior Security Engineer to join their team!

Location: Bethesda, Maryland

Duties

• Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise IT security systems across hybrid infrastructures on-premises and cloud
• Implement, configure, and administer cybersecurity tools and SIEM platforms to support threat detection and monitoring
• Develop and maintain secure cloud environments (AWS, Azure, O365), including migrations and hardening
• Apply DevSecOps practices to integrate security into development, build, and deployment processes
• Create and maintain automation scripts and tools (Python preferred) for monitoring, alerting, and incident response
• Support virtualization platforms and ensure secure configuration, monitoring, and maintenance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and third-party vendors to enhance security posture
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and analysts
• Communicate complex security concepts and recommendations effectively to technical and non-technical audiences, including executive leadership
• Ensure all systems and processes comply with federal cybersecurity frameworks, including FISMA, NIST, and CDM standards

Desired Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field
• 10+ years of experience designing, installing, maintaining, and supporting enterprise IT systems
• 5+ years of experience at the Senior Engineer level or higher
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools or SIEM implementation and administration
• Experience supporting hybrid infrastructures on-prem and cloud
• Strong familiarity with cloud security concepts, services, and operations (AWS, Azure, O365), including migration and security hardening
• Understanding of core virtualization technologies and secure configuration practices
• Knowledge and experience applying DevSecOps practices to security operations
• Strong scripting and automation skills, particularly Python
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for conveying technical security concepts to diverse audiences
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and third-party vendors
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

Pay details

The approximate pay range for this position is between $95.00 and $125.00 . Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Consulting, Information Technology, and Other

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting