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Howard University Hospital

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Cybersecurity Engineer II</b></h1><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Role Summary</b></h2><p>
Howard University Hospital is seeking a <b>Cybersecurity Engineer II</b> to help protect the hospital&rsquo;s digital infrastructure, clinical systems, and sensitive patient data. This role is responsible for implementing and managing cybersecurity technologies, monitoring threats, supporting regulatory compliance, and strengthening the hospital&rsquo;s overall security posture.</p><p>
The Cybersecurity Engineer II works collaboratively with IT, clinical, and administrative teams to ensure secure technology operations while supporting the hospital&rsquo;s mission of delivering exceptional patient care.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What You&rsquo;ll Do</b></h2><ul><li>
Deploy, configure, and maintain cybersecurity tools including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, endpoint protection, and SIEM platforms</li><li>
Monitor network and system activity for potential threats and respond to security incidents</li><li>
Conduct vulnerability assessments and support penetration testing activities</li><li>
Remediate security vulnerabilities and support enterprise risk mitigation strategies</li><li>
Ensure compliance with security standards including <b>HIPAA, NIST, and internal security policies</b></li><li>
Maintain security documentation, incident reports, and compliance records</li><li>
Recommend improvements to security architecture and operational processes</li><li>
Support cross-functional IT initiatives and hospital cybersecurity programs</li><li>
Provide guidance and technical direction to junior cybersecurity staff and project teams</li><li>
Participate in cybersecurity awareness and training initiatives across the organization</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Required Qualifications</b></h2><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in <b>Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field</b></li><li><b>
3&ndash;5 years of cybersecurity engineering or IT security operations experience</b></li><li>
Experience implementing and managing <b>network security solutions</b></li><li>
Experience with <b>cloud security platforms (Azure, AWS)</b></li><li>
Experience with <b>endpoint protection and vulnerability management</b></li><li>
Familiarity with <b>incident response procedures</b></li><li>
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills</li><li>
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative healthcare environment</li></ul><p><b>
Preferred Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>
Professional security certifications such as <b>CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent</b></li><li>
Prior experience supporting <b>healthcare IT environments</b></li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
About Howard University Hospital</b></h2><p>
Howard University Hospital is a leading academic medical center serving the Washington, DC community and beyond. As part of Howard University&rsquo;s health sciences enterprise, the hospital combines patient care, education, and research to advance healthcare outcomes and improve lives.</p><p>
Our technology and cybersecurity teams play a critical role in protecting patient information, safeguarding hospital operations, and supporting secure innovation in healthcare delivery.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What We Offer</b></h2><ul><li>
Competitive compensation</li><li>
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits</li><li>
Retirement savings plans</li><li>
Professional development and continuing education opportunities</li><li>
Collaborative and mission-driven work environment</li><li>
Opportunity to contribute to a historic academic medical institution</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Position Details</b></h2><p><b>
Department:</b> Enterprise Technology Services<br>
<b>Reports To:</b> Senior Director of Cybersecurity<br>
<b>Location:</b> Howard University Hospital &ndash; Washington, DC<br>
<b>Status:</b> Full-Time<br>
<b>FLSA Status:</b> Exempt</p><p><b>
Salary:</b> To be determined by Compensation based on experience, education, and internal equity.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Compliance Statements</b></h2><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Culture of Care</b></h3><p>
Howard University Hospital supports a Just Culture that promotes accountability, learning, and patient safety.</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Equal Opportunity Employer</b></h3><p>
Howard University Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law.</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Reasonable Accommodation</b></h3><p>
Howard University Hospital is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Department at <b>HUHLA@huhosp.org</b>.</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Pay Transparency</b></h3><p>
Salary ranges listed in job postings reflect the expected compensation range for the position and are provided in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. Final compensation is determined based on experience, education, internal equity, and other relevant factors.</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Disclaimer</b></h3><p>
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.</p></div>

Cyber Security Engineer

Information Technology Senior Management Forum

<div><div><p>Posted Date</p>
<p>3/11/2026</p>
</div><div><p>Description</p>
<p></p><div>)***<br>
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The Cyber Senior Operations Specialist (Senior Engineer &ndash; Cloud Security)
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We are seeking a highly skilled Engineer to join our technology team.
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The ideal candidate will excel in designing secure, scalable, and automated cloud solutions, with deep expertise in PYTHON, AWS, Container and CI/CD and Infrastructure as code (IaC) with security knowledge delivery practices.
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This role will focus on building modern cloud infrastructure, automating deployments, enhancing security posture, and ensuring seamless collaboration across engineering teams.<p>
The annual base salary for this position is $140,000 - $160,000</p><p><b>
Essential Duties and Responsibilities</b></p><p>
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.</p><ul><li>
Automate operational workflows using Python.</li><li>
Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.</li><li>
Manage AWS services and ensure secure, scalable cloud environments.</li><li>
Build, deploy, and automate containerized applications.</li><li>
Develop Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and CloudFormation.</li><li>
Implement and support cloud security tools (e.g., Wiz).</li><li>
Troubleshoot and resolve pipeline, cloud, and infrastructure issues.</li><li>
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and security teams.</li></ul><p><b>
Technical Skills</b></p><ul><li>
Proficiency in Python scripting.</li><li>
Strong GitLab CI/CD pipeline development.</li><li>
Strong hands-on experience with AWS, including:<ul><li>
IAM</li><li>
ECS / EKS</li><li>
EC2</li><li>
S3</li><li>
CloudTrail</li><li>
CloudWatch</li><li>
CloudFront</li><li>
VPC and AWS networking</li></ul></li><li>
Infrastructure as Code with Terraform and CloudFormation.</li><li>
Strong container development and automation experience.</li><li>
Experience with cloud security tools (e.g., Wiz).</li><li>
Exposure to Azure (preferred).</li><li>
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.</li><li>
Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams.</li></ul><p><b>
Required Qualifications:</b></p><p>
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field of relevant education, certification, or related training.</li><li>
Three years of experience in Cybersecurity or related work</li><li>
Knowledge of one or more cloud platforms and cloud security</li><li>
Knowledge of general information technology (IT) and cybersecurity</li><li>
Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.</li><li>
Knowledge of network traffic analysis and packet-level analysis using appropriate tools (e.g., Wireshark, tcpdump).</li><li>
Knowledge of operating systems, including Windows/Unix ports and services.</li><li>
Knowledge of modern identity and access management concepts</li><li>
Knowledge of phishing tactics and techniques</li><li>
Knowledge of advanced cyber threats and vulnerabilities.</li><li>
Knowledge of cyber-attack stages (e.g., reconnaissance, scanning, enumeration, gaining access, escalation of privileges, maintaining access, network exploitation, covering tracks).</li><li>
Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies.</li><li>
Knowledge of threat hunting techniques</li><li>
Knowledge of countermeasures to address a variety of threats</li><li>
Knowledge around leveraging automation, ML, and/or AI</li></ul><p><b>
Preferred Qualifications:
</b></p><ul><li>AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, etc.).</li><li>
Experience with AI/ML tools:<ul><li>
AWS Bedrock</li><li>
Streamlit</li><li>
Claude Sonnet</li><li>
Vector Databases</li></ul></li><li>
Familiarity with generative AI integrations.</li></ul><p>
Annual Base Salary Range is 140K - 160K</p><p><b>
General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: </b>All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist&rsquo;s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist&rsquo;s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.</p><p><b><i>
Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.</i></b></p><p>
EEO is the Law E-Verify IER Right to Work</p></div>
</div><div><p>Salary</p><p>
140,000.00 - 160,000.00 Annual</p>
</div><div></div><div><div><p>Type</p><div><p>
Full-time</p></div></div></div></div>

Cyber Senior Operations Specialist (Senior Engineer – Cloud Security)

True Zero Technologies

<div><div>True Zero Technologies, a veteran-owned small business, was founded on the principle that the purposeful enablement of people and technology in an organization directly ties to the quality of its outcomes. True Zero recognizes that said outcomes begin and end with our people, and that is what we have built, a community of like-minded, driven, and passionate individuals and innovators who are aligned in a common goal of delivering top tier services to our customers. In 2023, True Zero was recognized as a &ldquo;Best Places to Work&rdquo; in two categories (&quot;Prosperous and Thriving&quot; ($5MM &ndash; $50MM in gross revenue) and &quot;Mid-Atlantic Region&quot; (DC, DE, MD, NC, VA, WV)) and in 2022, was recognized as one of Inc. Magazine&rsquo;s Top 5000 Fastest Growing Companies.
</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualification Requirements</b></h3><ul>
<li>Assist in deploying and configuring virtual machines, storage (S3/Blob), and networking components (VPCs, subnets).</li>
<li>Track system performance metrics using tools like AWS CloudWatch or Azure Monitor, ensuring high availability.</li>
<li>Identify, document, and resolve minor technical issues or infrastructure errors.</li>
<li>Write and maintain basic scripts using Python, PowerShell, or Bash to automate routine tasks.</li>
<li>Apply security best practices, such as managing user access, firewalls, and security groups.</li>
<li>Work with developers and DevOps teams to support application deployment and CI/CD pipelines.</li>
<li>Update technical documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Position Requirements</b></h3><ul>
<li>BA or BS degree, or at least 2-4 years of experience in related field</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with ability to influence and collaborate with leadership, peers, and team members</li>
<li>Approved to work in the United States</li>
<li>Ability to work well in a team environment</li>
<li>Some hands-on experience with cloud architecture/engineering, services, migration, and security to include FedRAMP IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS offerings</li>
<li>Experience with Cloud-based Computer Network Defense (CND)</li>
<li>Experience with cloud automation and scripting (Auto-scale, Azure Resource management, Scripting, PowerShell)</li>
</ul><div>We&rsquo;re actively searching for talented security and technology practitioners who are ready to experience the True Zero difference. As a True Zero team member, you'll enjoy:</div><div></div><ul><li><br>
Competitive salary, paid twice per month</li><li>Best in class medical coverage</li><li>100% of medical premiums covered by True Zero</li><li>Company wide new business incentive programs</li><li>Contribution Incentives (i.e. white papers, blog posts, internal webinars, etc.)</li><li>3 weeks of PTO starting + 11 Paid Holidays Annually</li><li>401k Program with 100% company match on the first 4%</li><li>Monthly reimbursement of Cell Phone and Home Internet costs</li><li>Paternity/Maternity Leave</li><li>Investment in training and certifications to broaden and deepen your technical skills</li></ul>
<p>
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.</p></div>

Jr Cloud Security Engineer (R-00134)

The Prospective Group (TPG)

<div><div>Active DoD Security Clearance Required</div>
<div></div><div><b>The Prospective Group (TPG)</b> is searching for a<b> </b><b>SME Critical Manufacturing / Emerging Technology / SME Computer and Information Research Scientist </b>to support the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency&rsquo;s Foreign Investment Risk Branch (FIRB) by providing the requisite tools, services, skills and expertise necessary to assist in executing and advancing CISA&rsquo;s mission and priorities, including the identification of risk specific to the security of national critical infrastructure, preservation of national security from foreign investment and influence, and enhancing cybersecurity throughout the nation&rsquo;s critical infrastructure.</div>
<div></div><div><b>Position Requirements:</b></div>
<div></div><div><ul><li>At least 10 years work experience in policy development and strategic planning, manufacturing environments, the implementation of quality assurance processes, and/or technical implementation or development in at least one emerging and critical technology relevant to CISA equities, including.
<ul><li>Biotechnology</li>
<li>Semiconductors and microelectronics</li>
<li>Quantum information systems/computing</li>
<li>Artificial intelligence (AI)</li>
</ul></li><li>Widely recognized certifications such as Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE) may substitute for up to 2 years of work experience, depending on the level and relevance.</li>
<li>Demonstrated evidence of ongoing education and training to keep up with industry advancements and maintain adaptability to new technologies and processes.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and analysis in an area related to core FIRB area of cybersecurity and technology interest.</li>
<li>Demonstrated analytic writing and communication ability.</li>
<li>Demonstrate ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.</li>
<li>At least a Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in STEM field, with preference given to advanced degree and/or experience in a field closely related to a core area of FIRB cybersecurity and technology interest or the emerging and critical technology areas listed below.</li>
</ul>
</div><div></div><div><b>The Prospective Group (TPG)</b> is an IT management consulting company providing services internationally to government and commercial entities. Being prospective&mdash;leaning forward with action&mdash;defines the TPG culture. TPG and its employees have hundreds of years of experience, collectively, of successful program and project management, business process reengineering and optimization, enterprise architecture, mobile and cloud computing, cyber security, records management, and diplomatic business experience. TPG is a women-owned small business (WOSB), appraised at CMMI Level 3 with excellent performance credentials.</div>
<div></div><div><b>The Prospective Group is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.</b></div></div><div></div>

SME Critical Manufacturing / Emerging Technology / SME Computer and Information Research Scientist

Wipro

<div>Job Description<p></p><div><div><ul><li><div><b><br>
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</div></li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><div>Job Title: SECURITY ARCHITECT L2
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>City: Washington
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>State/Province: District of Columbia
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Posting Start Date: 3/11/26
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients&rsquo; most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. For additional information, visit us at www.wipro.com.
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Job Description:
<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Description
</b></h2></div><div><p><b>Role Purpose
</b></p><p>The purpose of this role is to design the organisation&Atilde;&Acirc;&cent;&Atilde;&Acirc;&Atilde;&Acirc;s computer and network security infrastructure and protect its systems and sensitive information from cyber threats
</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>͏
</b></h2></div><div><p><b>Do
</b></p><p>1. Design and develop enterprise cyber security strategy and architecture
</p><p>a. Understand security requirements by evaluating business strategies and conducting system security vulnerability and risk analyses
</p><p>b. Identify risks associated with business processes, operations,
</p><p>information security programs and technology projects
</p><p>c. Identify and communicate current and emerging security threats and design security architecture elements to mitigate threats as they emerge
</p><p>d. Identify security design gaps in existing and proposed architectures and recommend changes or enhancements
</p><p>e. Provide product best fit analysis to ensure end to end security covering different faucets of architecture e.g. Layered security, Zoning, Integration aspects, API, Endpoint security, Data security, Compliance and regulations
</p><p>f. Demonstrate experience in doing security assessment against NIST Frameworks, SANS, CIS, etc.
</p><p>g. Provide support during technical deployment, configuration, integration and administration of security technologies
</p><p>h. Demonstrate experience around ITIL or Key process-oriented domains like incident management, configuration management, change management, problem management etc.
</p><p>i. Provide assistance for disaster recovery in the event of any security breaches, attacks, intrusions and unusual, unauthorized or illegal activity
</p><p>j. Provide solution of RFP&Atilde;&Acirc;&cent;&Atilde;&Acirc;&Atilde;&Acirc;s received from clients and ensure overall design assurance
</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>͏
</b></h2></div><div><p>i. Develop a direction to manage the portfolio of to-be-solutions including systems, shared infrastructure services, applications, hardware related to cyber risk security in order to better match business outcome objectives
</p><p>ii. Analyse technology environment, enterprise specifics, client requirements to set a collaboration design framework/ architecture
</p><p>iii. Depending on the client&Atilde;&Acirc;&cent;&Atilde;&Acirc;&Atilde;&Acirc;s need with particular standards and technology stacks create complete RFPs
</p><p>iv. Provide technical leadership to the design, development and implementation of custom solutions through thoughtful use of modern technology
</p><p>v. Define and understand current state solutions and identify improvements, options &amp; tradeoffs to define target state solutions
</p><p>vi. Clearly articulate and sell architectural targets, recommendations and reusable patterns and accordingly propose investment roadmaps
</p><p>vii. Evaluate and recommend solutions to integrate with overall technology ecosystem
</p><p>viii. Tracks industry and application trends and relates these to planning current and future IT needs
</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>͏
</b></h2></div><div><p><b>2. Stakeholder coordination &amp; audit assistance
</b></p><p>a. Liaise with stakeholders in relation to cyber security issues and provide timely support and future recommendations
</p><p>b. Provide assistance in maintaining an information security risk register and help with internal and external audits relating to information security
</p><p>c. Support audit of security best practices and implementation of security principles across the organization, to meet business goals along with customer and regulatory requirements
</p><p>d. Assist with the creation, maintenance and delivery of cyber security awareness training to team members and customers
</p><p>e. Provide training to employees on issues such as spam and unwanted or malicious emails
</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>͏
</b></h2></div><div><p><b>Deliver
</b></p><div><div><div><div><b>No </b></div><div><b>Performance Parameter </b></div><div><b>Measure
</b></div></div><br>
<div><div>1 </div><div>Customer centricity </div><div>Timely security breach solutioning to end users, Internal stakeholders &amp; external customers experience, CSAT, educating and suggesting right control to the customers.
</div></div><br>
<div><div>2 </div><div>Support sales team to create wins </div><div>% of proposals with Quality Index &gt;7, timely support of the proposals, identifying opportunities/ leads to sell services within/ outside account (lead generation), no. of proposals led<br>
</div></div><br>
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><div>Mandatory Skills: SailPoint Identity Mgmt and Governance .<br>
<p></p>Experience: &gt;10 YEARS .<br>
<p></p>The expected compensation for this role ranges from $100,000 to $185,000 .<br>
<p></p>Final compensation will depend on various factors, including your geographical location, minimum wage obligations, skills, and relevant experience. Based on the position, the role is also eligible for Wipro's standard benefits including a full range of medical and dental benefits options, disability insurance, paid time off (inclusive of sick leave), other paid and unpaid leave options.<br>
<p></p>Applicants are advised that employment in some roles may be conditioned on successful completion of a post-offer drug screening, subject to applicable state law.<br>
<p></p>Wipro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applications from veterans and people with disabilities are explicitly welcome.<br>
<p></p>Reinvent your world. We are building a modern Wipro. We are an end-to-end digital transformation partner with the boldest ambitions. To realize them, we need people inspired by reinvention. Of yourself, your career, and your skills. We want to see the constant evolution of our business and our industry. It has always been in our DNA - as the world around us changes, so do we. Join a business powered by purpose and a place that empowers you to design your own reinvention.</div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

SECURITY ARCHITECT L2

Bank of America

<div><p><b>Job Description:</b></p><p></p><p>
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.<br>
<br>
Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates&rsquo; physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.<br>
<br>
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations.<br>
<br>
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!</p><p><b><br>
Job Description:</b><br>
This job is responsible for supporting evaluations of cyber security threats and updating defensive capabilities to reduce the bank's risk of exposure. Key responsibilities include conducting analyses of the threat environment and threats to the bank, including post incident analysis, applying a multi-faceted situational awareness of cyber security processes to protect against threats, and implementing proactive defensive actions for the security, continuity, and confidentiality of information.</p><p></p><p>
What you'll do</p><ul><li>
Respond, triage, and adapt to real-time threats targeting the organization through the lens of malware delivery and execution.</li><li>
Perform static, dynamic, and behavioral analysis of malicious software and potential indicators of compromise.</li><li>
Maintain detailed documentation regarding analysis findings and producing comprehensive reports encompassing observations, actions taken, and recommendations.</li><li>
Identify cyber risks and help develop improvements to controls and detection mechanisms.</li><li>
Collaborate with response teams to defend against emerging threats and contribute to Incident Response efforts.</li></ul><p></p><p>
Who you are
</p><ul><li>We are looking for mid-level candidates with malware analysis and incident response experience.</li><li>
Specific experience with triaging detections, prioritizing threats, performing static and dynamic analysis, identifying security gaps, and implementing preventative measures.</li><li>
Candidates should have a very strong investigative mindset with an ability to drive process changes and implement control enhancements.</li><li>
Candidates typically should have 3-5 years of relevant experience in one or more threat prevention disciplines focusing on Email, Web, or Endpoint.</li></ul><p></p><p>
Required Skills</p><ul><li>
Understanding of browser exploitation techniques</li><li>
Familiarity of web based technologies such as JavaScript or HTML and how they are commonly abused by various threat actors or techniques.</li><li>
Experience with reviewing and analyzing Email Headers.</li><li>
Experience with detecting phishing and other common email threats.</li><li>
SIEM experience with event correlation and searching.</li><li>
Experience with dynamic analysis tools such as Process Monitor, FakeDNS, Regshot, or Wireshark.</li><li>
Familiarity with use and interpretation of malware analysis results from sandbox technologies.</li><li>
Technical experience and ability to operate and maintain a virtualized sandbox environment.</li><li>
Familiarity with URL categorization and analysis tools like Fiddler, commercial sandbox, or web proxy technologies.</li><li>
Ability to assess files or URLs and extract Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) such as malicious domains, IPs, and file hashes.</li><li>
Experience with documentation and ability to clearly articulate thoughts to a wide variety of intended audiences (teammates, technical, non-technical, leadership, etc.).</li><li>
Knowledge of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools</li><li>
Knowledge of forensic artifacts such as Browser, Registry, or Event Log artifacts.</li></ul><p></p><p>
Desired Skills</p><ul><li>
3+ years of experience conducting end to end Malware analysis specifically around either Email, Web, or Endpoint.</li><li>
3+ years of conducting incident response using commercial products and tools.</li><li>
3+ years of experience in digital forensics</li><li>
Knowledge of at least one major cloud services provider (AWS, GCP, Azure) technologies</li><li>
Ability to create scripts and other forms of automation</li><li>
Experience conducting interviews with an interrogative mindset</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Skills:</b></p><ul><li>
Cyber Security</li><li>
Data Privacy and Protection</li><li>
Problem Solving</li><li>
Process Management</li><li>
Threat Analysis</li><li>
Business Acumen</li><li>
Data and Trend Analysis</li><li>
Interpret Relevant Laws, Rules, and Regulations</li><li>
Risk Analytics</li><li>
Stakeholder Management</li><li>
Access and Identity Management</li><li>
Data Governance</li><li>
Encryption</li><li>
Information Systems Management</li><li>
Technology System Assessment</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Shift:</b></p>
1st shift (United States of America)<p></p><p><b>
Hours Per Week:</b></p>
40</div><p></p>

Malware Defense Analyst

SAIC

<div><p>Job ID: 2610109</p><p><b>
Location: </b>Washington, DC, US</p><p><b>
Date Posted: </b>2026-03-10</p><p><b>
Category: </b>Cyber</p><p><b>
Subcategory: </b>Cyber GRC</p><p><b>
Schedule: </b>Full-Time</p><p><b>
Shift: </b>Day Job</p><p><b>
Travel: </b>No</p><p><b>
Minimum Clearance Required: </b>None</p><p><b>
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: </b>Public Trust</p><p><b>
Potential for Remote Work: </b>ORA_HYBRID</p><p><b><br>
Description</b>
</p><p>SAIC is seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support a critical U.S. government agency in the National Capital Region. This senior-level role is responsible for ensuring the security and compliance of agency information systems by implementing and managing security controls aligned with federal cybersecurity frameworks, including the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), FISMA, and NIST SP 800-53.</p>
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Hybrid: 3 Days On-site / 2 Days Remote</p>
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Responsibilities:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Develop, implement, and maintain IT security controls in accordance with NIST SP 800-53, RMF, and agency security policies.</li>
<li>Support the preparation, review, and submission of Security Authorization packages, including the System Security Plan (SSP), Security Assessment Report (SAR), and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&amp;M).</li>
<li>Coordinate and prepare systems for Security Control Assessments (SCA), ensuring all artifacts are accurate and complete.</li>
<li>Conduct and document Security Impact Analyses (SIAs) for changes to hardware, software, cloud infrastructure, or connectivity.</li>
<li>Participate in configuration and change control processes, ensuring secure baselines are maintained and reflected in documentation.</li>
<li>Assist in system categorization and validate asset inventories to ensure appropriate control baselines are applied.</li>
<li>Assess control implementation effectiveness and identify deficiencies for remediation or risk acceptance.</li>
<li>Document business justifications and mitigation strategies for risk acceptance proposals for Authorizing Officials.</li>
<li>Support Continuous Monitoring by reviewing security alerts, system changes, and compliance evidence to ensure ongoing authorization.</li>
<li>Contribute to the development, revision, and enforcement of security policies, procedures, and technical guidelines.</li>
<li>Participate in internal IT governance processes, including exception handling, standards reviews, and control waivers.</li>
<li>Support security awareness and training compliance for personnel with system access.</li>
<li>Monitor evolving threats and recommend adaptive security controls in response to risk landscape changes.</li>
<li>Prepare high-quality technical documentation, status reports, and risk briefings for internal and external stakeholders.</li>
</ul>
<p></p><p><b>Qualifications</b>
</p><p><b>Requirements:</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree and 9+ years of IT security or systems security engineering experience, or Master&rsquo;s degree with 7+ years of experience.</li><li>
Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust requiring U.S. Citizenship</li><li>
Hands-on experience implementing and managing security controls in enterprise or federal IT environments.</li><li>
Strong understanding of the NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, and federal security policies including EO 14028 and OMB M-22-09.</li><li>
Experience performing risk assessments, preparing ATO documentation, and tracking control deficiencies in POA&amp;Ms.</li><li>
Working knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid environments.</li><li>
Familiarity with enterprise platforms such as Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Cisco, and Oracle.</li><li>
Proficient in network and system security concepts, including IDS/IPS, VPNs, encryption, secure baselining, and OS hardening.</li><li>
Experience supporting third-party security assessments or audits.</li><li>
Strong documentation, reporting, and communication skills, including the ability to convey complex technical issues to non-technical audiences.</li><li>
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).</li></ul><p><b>
Preferred Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
Current cybersecurity certification such as CISSP, CISM, or Security+.</li><li>
Experience with GRC and SA&amp;A tools such as Archer, eMASS, CSAM, or Xacta.</li><li>
Familiarity with FedRAMP, cloud compliance requirements, and federal privacy regulations.</li><li>
Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and modern application security best practices.</li><li>
Understanding of adversary TTPs and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&amp;CK.</li><li>
Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.</li></ul>
<p></p>Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.</div>

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