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Kirkland & Ellis

<div>About Kirkland &amp; Ellis
At Kirkland &amp; Ellis, we don&rsquo;t just meet the standard for legal excellence &mdash; we set it. Our culture is built on teamwork, ingenuity and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth. We tackle the most sophisticated legal challenges with bold ideas and innovative solutions, powered by the exceptional experience and ambition of our 7,000+ people, including 4,000+ attorneys, across 23 offices worldwide. Our dedicated professionals share our lawyers&rsquo; commitment to excellence and show up each day to do meaningful work that helps drive global business, investment and innovation forward.
What You&rsquo;ll Do
The Cybersecurity Engineer I ensures that security tools and technologies are properly configured and maintained. This role also addresses security issues within the implemented solutions. Responsibilities also include end user support, coordinating actions across cross-functional teams, and performing other technical and administrative tasks as needed.<div><ul><li> 
Upgrade network, endpoint, and cloud security systems by monitoring security environment.
</li><li>Identify security gaps, and implement enhancements.</li><li>Collaborate with IT, Architecture, and Product/Project Managers to support secure onboarding of new applications and drive strategic initiatives.
</li><li>Manage lifecycles for digital certificates used across the Firm deployed by internal and external Certificate Authorities.</li><li>Partner closely with IT or business teams across the Firm to implement secure endpoints that reduce business risk by ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability.</li><li>Enhance department and organization reputation by delivering quality results and exploring opportunities to increase value and raise awareness of Cybersecurity threats and technologies.</li><li>Participate in knowledge sharing with other engineers and develop solutions efficiently.</li><li>Ability to stay updated on emerging security threats and technologies.</li><li>Adhere to Firm IT processes, procedures and policies.
</li><li>Escalate issues to management as necessary to ensure proper communication and escalation.</li><li>Ability to work weekends, and after hours.
</li><li>Participate in an on-call schedule/rotation.</li><li>Demonstrate flexibility and a strong commitment to supporting team and firm objectives.</li></ul> 
</div>What You&rsquo;ll Bring
<div>Education, Work Experience 
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent work experience.</li><li>At least five (5) years in an IT-related field and two (2) years in cybersecurity-related field required.</li></ul></div><div> 
Required 
<ul><li>Hands on experience of security administration and role-based security controls.</li><li>Hands on experience with Next-Gen AV (NGAV) and Endpoint Detection Response solutions such as CrowdStrike.</li><li>Hands on experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) such as Sentinel, LogRhythm, Splunk, etc.
</li><li>Hands on experience with cybersecurity-related technologies/agents including web proxy, privileged escalation management/application allowlisting, data loss prevention (DLP), or CASB.</li><li>Hands on experience with Observability Tools such as Cribl or BindPlane.</li><li>Hands on experience of authentication technologies and their interaction with different platforms, both on-site and remote.</li><li>The ability to communicate technical topics to a non-technical audience.</li><li>The ability to research and solve complex security and networking challenges.</li><li>The ability to manage with multiple projects simultaneously while providing &ldquo;white glove&rdquo; customer service.</li></ul></div><div> 
Preferred
 
<ul><li>Legal knowledge and understanding.</li><li>Software Architecture knowledge and understanding.</li><li>Outstanding communication (verbal, written, visualization and listening) skills.</li><li>A Self-starter who can work independently as well as in a team setting.</li><li>Commitment to delivering quality solutions.</li><li>Experience with cloud technologies such as Microsoft Entra.</li><li>Interest in understanding customer perspective to aid in the development of the right solution.</li><li>Commitment to delivering quality solutions.</li><li>Knowledge of Identity &amp; Access Management technologies.</li><li>Knowledge of data encryption technologies.</li></ul></div><div>
Preferred Technologies 
<ul><li>CrowdStrike</li><li>Venafi Certificate Management</li><li>Cribl</li><li>Netskope</li><li>Beyondtrust EPM/AA</li><li>Microsoft Entra</li><li>Microsoft Sentinel</li></ul></div><div> 
Preferred Certificates, Licensures, Registrations 
<ul><li>Comptia Security+,
</li><li>Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP),
</li><li>Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH),
</li><li>Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) 
</li></ul></div>Compensation
The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in Chicago. This range may differ based on your geographic location and cost of living considerations. At Kirkland &amp; Ellis, we consider compensation more than just a base salary. We offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits including comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and retirement. We also offer personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.
Compensation Range:
Chicago: $114,000 - $134,000
How to Apply
Thank you for your interest in Kirkland &amp; Ellis LLP. To complete an application and submit your resume, please click &quot;Apply Now.&quot;
Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others at Kirkland.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee&rsquo;s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. #LI-Hybrid #LI-AR1</div>

Cybersecurity Engineer I

Booz Allen Hamilton

<div>ACAS Cybersecurity Engineer
The Opportunity:
Serve as an Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) cybersecurity systems engineer responsible for deploying, configuring, and maintaining ACAS suite, including Tenable Security Center and Nessus scanners, which are used for vulnerability management and security compliance. Conduct scans, analyze reports, implement patches and updates, and ensure adherence to federal government security standards and other agency-specific policies. Use technical expertise with ACAS components and scripting languages, and a strong understanding of network infrastructure and risk management. Provide on-site and remote engineering and integration services for the enterprise architecture and integration of products, including system architecture, solution design, performance audits, system reviews, documentation and data migration, scanning, and remediation. Perform and support site audits, and provide cybersecurity recommendations in support of ATO activities. Assist with authoring custom security policies and signatures, and assist with configuring file updates. Apply leading-edge principles, theories, and concepts and contribute to the development of new principles and concepts to advance mission requirements. Perform as part of a team as they troubleshoot and analyze complex challenges for customers using your knowledge of network and security devices and applications. Work with other teams to integrate ACAS capabilities into broader security operations and troubleshoot issues. Develop and implement security solutions in alignment with security strategy, and maintain an awareness of market and technology trends to bring best of breed solutions to the client.
You Have:
<ul><li>3+ years of experience deploying, maintaining, administrating, and integrating the ACAS tool set, including Tenable Security Center, Nessus Vulnerability Scanner, and Nessus Agents, in an enterprise environment</li><li>
3+ years of experience with system engineering, computer science, information systems, engineering science, or engineering management</li><li>
Knowledge of security architecture design and integration</li><li>
Ability to integrate cybersecurity engineering principles into infrastructure planning, design, and deployment</li><li>
Ability to meet schedule, performance, and quality within the systems development life cycle (SDLC)</li><li>
Top Secret clearance</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree and 10+ years of experience providing IT support, or Master&rsquo;s degree and 8+ years of experience providing IT support</li><li>
IAT Level III Certification such as CISSP or CISM Certification</li></ul>
Nice If You Have:<ul><li>
Experience with deployment, maintenance, or integration using cybersecurity tools such as Trellix, Splunk, FirePower, or FireEye</li><li>
Experience using SolarWinds</li><li>
Linux+ or RHEL Certification</li></ul>
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen&rsquo;s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual&rsquo;s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen&rsquo;s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Identity Statement
As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Work Model 
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.<ul><li>
If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you&rsquo;ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.</li><li>
If this position is listed as onsite, you&rsquo;ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.</li></ul>
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.</div>

ACAS Cybersecurity Engineer

Metrostar Systems

<div>As Sr. Data Engineer I, you'll support a high-visibility, enterprise AI-enabled financial compliance initiative for the Department of War. 
This mission-critical program modernizes financial system compliance and audit workflows across 180+ DoW systems. You will engineer the data backbone powering AI-assisted validation, semantic search, and enterprise-scale governance. 
This is a remote role with preference for candidates local to the DMV area who can attend in-person meetings as required.

We know that you can't have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!

What you'll do:
<ul>
<li>Design and maintain scalable data pipelines supporting AI-enabled compliance workflows</li>
<li>Build and optimize Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines for large-scale document and financial datasets</li>
<li>Engineer ingestion pipelines across structured and unstructured data sources</li>
<li>Integrate relational databases and enterprise data systems into secure, production-grade AI architectures</li>
<li>Collaborate with AI/ML engineers, DevSecOps, cybersecurity specialists, financial SMEs, and UX teams within a regulated DoW environment</li>
</ul>
What you'll need to succeed:
<ul>
<li>Active Secret clearance required</li>
<li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field</li>
<li>Minimum 5 years of data engineering professional experience</li>
<li>Experience supporting DoD environments preferred</li>
<li>Experience building and maintaining RAG pipelines including document ingestion, chunking, embedding, vector storage, and semantic search</li>
<li>Strong Python proficiency with disciplined typing, functional programming patterns, and async/concurrent execution for data-intensive workloads</li>
<li>Hands-on ETL experience across Excel, XML, YAML, Markdown, and relational databases such as PostgreSQL using SQLAlchemy and schema migrations</li>
<li>Familiarity with LLM integration patterns including prompt engineering, structured response parsing, caching strategies, and evaluation frameworks</li>
</ul>
SALARY RANGE: $128,000 - $138,000

The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including:
<ul>
<li>The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience</li>
<li>The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs</li>
<li>Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation</li>
<li>This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include:</li>
<li><ul><li>Performance-based bonuses</li>
<li>Company-paid training and/or certifications</li>
<li>Referral bonuses</li>
</ul></li>
</ul><div>To apply for this position, please submit your resume via the form below or through our careers page: https://www.metrostar.com/jobs/

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled; candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible for full consideration.

Additional Compensation: This role may also be eligible for bonuses and/or additional incentives based on individual and company performance.

Benefits: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:
<ul>
<li>Health, dental, and vision insurance</li>
<li>401(k) retirement plan with company match</li>
<li>Paid time off (PTO) and holidays</li>
<li>Parental Leave and dependent care</li>
<li>Flexible work arrangements</li>
<li>Professional development opportunities</li>
<li>Employee assistance and wellness programs</li>
</ul>
Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That's why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination 
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

 What we want you to know:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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Sr. Data Engineer I (6436)

Square Peg Technologies

<div>Position Summary
Location: Remote / Hybrid (Washington, D.C. metro preferred) 
Engagement Type: Part-Time Consultant with option to convert to Full-Time as demand grows 
Travel: Occasional domestic travel may be required based on client needs
Square Peg Technologies is expanding a new services line focused on helping government and commercial organizations prepare for the post-quantum era. We are seeking a mid-level PQC Solutions Engineer to join us initially in a consulting capacity, with the opportunity to transition to a full-time role as the PQC practice scales and additional customers are onboarded.
This role is well suited for an engineer who enjoys hands-on technical work, thrives in early-stage service development, and wants to play a foundational role in building practical, real-world post-quantum cryptography capabilities. You will support tool evaluation, engineering prototyping, and client-facing technical delivery while helping shape reusable assets that enable the growth of Square Peg&rsquo;s PQC offering.
This role supports early-stage assessments, technical validation, and pilot delivery efforts across multiple client engagements, and may require occasional travel to support client meetings, workshops, or on-site technical activities.
Key Responsibilities
Tool Evaluation and Testing<ul><li>
Evaluate open-source and commercial PQC libraries, cryptographic discovery tools, and key management solutions</li><li>
Benchmark performance, assess compatibility, and document technical findings</li><li>
Engineering and Integration</li><li>
Develop reference implementations for integrating PQC algorithms such as Kyber and Dilithium into simulated enterprise environments</li><li>
Build automation scripts and APIs to support cryptographic scanning and analysis workflows</li></ul>
Prototype and Lab Development<ul><li>
Create lab environments to simulate cryptographic migration and crypto-agile workflows</li><li>
Test key management architectures and develop reusable engineering artifacts</li></ul>
Technical Documentation<ul><li>
Produce engineering design documents, tool comparison guides, integration checklists, and user documentation</li><li>
Contribute to internal SOPs and delivery playbooks</li></ul>
Client Engagement Support<ul><li>
Support client pilots, demonstrations, and technical assessments</li><li>
Deploy tools, collect cryptographic inventory data, analyze results, and contribute to client-facing deliverables</li></ul>
Internal Enablement<ul><li>
Package reusable scripts, tooling, and processes to support scaling the PQC service line</li><li>
Participate in internal knowledge-sharing and engineering reviews</li></ul>
Required Qualifications<ul><li>
3&ndash;6 years of engineering experience in cybersecurity, secure systems development, or infrastructure security</li><li>
Proficiency with at least one scripting or programming language such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell</li><li>
Strong understanding of cryptographic protocols including TLS, SSH, and S/MIME, along with PKI and certificate lifecycle management</li><li>
Experience integrating or working with cryptographic libraries such as OpenSSL, Bouncy Castle, or liboqs</li><li>
Ability to design, document, and troubleshoot systems in complex environments</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>
Familiarity with government security standards and guidance, including FIPS 140-3, NIST SP 800-175B, SP 800-131A, NSM-10, and OMB M-23-02</li><li>
Hands-on experience with PQC tools such as Open Quantum Safe, SandboxAQ, or cloud-based KMS platforms with PQC extensions</li><li>
Experience implementing encryption or key management in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP</li><li>
Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture and modern identity frameworks</li><li>
Experience with containerization or automation tools such as Docker, Ansible, or Terraform</li><li>
Relevant cybersecurity certifications such as Security+, CISSP, or CCSP</li></ul>
Impact 
In this role, you will help establish the engineering backbone of Square Peg&rsquo;s PQC offering, delivering real technical value to early adopters, building reusable tools and reference implementations, and shaping how organizations begin their transition to post-quantum cryptography. Your work will directly influence how the practice scales, how clients adopt PQC technologies, and how the role may evolve into a full-time position as customer demand grows.
Why Join Square Peg Technologies<ul><li>
Consultant-first role with a clear path to full-time as the practice grows</li><li>
Opportunity to help build a new national security and enterprise-focused capability</li><li>
Work at the intersection of cryptography, quantum readiness, and cybersecurity</li><li>
Mission-oriented clients and meaningful technical challenges</li><li>
Flexible, remote-first environment with strong technical ownership</li></ul>
Additional Note
Compensation is extremely competitive and will be discussed based on experience, engagement scope, and availability.</div>

Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Solutions Engineer, Consultant

<div><div>ECS is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to work in our Washington, DC office. Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.</div>
<div>
</div><div>As a Senior Network Engineer supporting the Department of Justice, you will play a critical role in designing, securing, and sustaining complex enterprise and classified network environments. This position leads the planning and architecture of DOJ network infrastructures, oversees enterprise-wide addressing and traffic management, and ensures the reliability of mission‑critical systems such as JUTNet. You will maintain a fully functional lab environment for testing and validation, drive proactive monitoring and incident response efforts, and collaborate closely with cybersecurity, systems engineering, and security compliance teams to uphold the performance, resilience, and security of DOJ networks.</div>
<div>
</div><div>Key Responsibilities:
</div><div></div><div>Network Planning &amp; Architecture: Plan, configure, document, and manage all network devices and topologies, including the design and development of architectural models for classified networks</div>
<div>Network Address &amp; Traffic Management: Manage network address space and traffic routing schemes across the enterprise environment</div>
<div>Network Support: Analyze and support NCS computer and communication networks as they relate to the Justice Unified Telecommunications Network (JUTNet), and coordinate support services with the Network Support Center at the Justice Data Center</div>
<div>Lab Environment Management: Maintain a lab network as a near replica of the production network for testing, validation, and development purposes</div>
<div>Monitoring &amp; Incident Response: Develop, maintain, monitor, and support all network and system alerts. Respond to network and systems alerts, providing support, remediation, and reporting on all notifications</div>
<div>Collaboration: Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Systems Engineers, Cybersecurity Engineers, SIEM Engineers, and Information Systems Security Officers to ensure network security, performance, and availability.</div>
<div>
</div><div><div>Salary Range: $150,000 - $160,000</div>
<div>
General Description of Benefits
</div></div>Requirements:
<ul><li>Must have an active Top-Secret clearance (TS/SCI is preferred)</li>
<li>Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).</li>
<li>This is 100% onsite</li>
<li>Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in network engineering, including hands-on experience with enterprise-level network design, implementation, and management.</li>
<li>Specific work experience in providing IT program support for the Federal Government is required</li>
<li><div>Certifications: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or higher Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) &ndash; preferred</div>
</li><li><div>CompTIA Network+ or Security+</div>
</li><li><div>ITIL Foundation or higher</div>
</li><li>Expert-level knowledge of network routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)</li>
<li>Proficiency in configuring and managing Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls</li>
<li>Experience with network monitoring and management tools</li>
<li>Knowledge of classified network architectures and federal security requirements</li>
<li>Strong understanding of LAN/WAN, VPN, VLAN, SD-WAN, and wireless technologies</li>
<li>Familiarity with virtualized network environments (VMware NSX, etc.)</li>
<li>Experience with network automation and scripting</li>
</ul>
 
Req Benefits:
<div>https://ecstech.com/careers/benefits/&quot;&gt;https://ecstech.com/careers/benefits/</div></div>

Senior Network Engineer

United States Senate

<div>Target Hiring Range: $120,000-$135,000
Department: Chief Information Officer 
Posting Date Range: 3/3/2026-3/17/2026 
Pay Grade Range: $102745-$173959 
Work Hours: 8:30am-5:30pm 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Remote Work Status: Hybrid 
Hybrid Schedule: 2-3 days a week onsite in Washington, DC and Manassas, VA. 
All remote or hybrid work arrangements must be performed from within the continental United States, subject to Sergeant at Arms approval.
 The Senate Sergeant at Arms does not pay for relocation expenses.
 This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted. 
JOB OVERVIEW
Job Description 
The Target Hiring Range for this position is: $120,000-$135,000
The Sergeant at Arms helps uphold the operational integrity of the Senate community. The Cybersecurity Department protects the systems and information used to create the legislation that underwrites our democracy. We build a resilient cybersecurity operation by proactively identifying, protecting, detecting, reacting, and recovering (IPDRR) across the U.S. Senate enterprise through a modern, continuous risk-reduction practice.
Key Accountabilities/Essential Job Duties 
Provides functional and/or technical support for the assigned cybersecurity unit. Supports the unit&rsquo;s work effort as required in preparing materials for collaborating with other sections, divisions, departments, and vendors to gather and disseminate information. Contributes to the unit&rsquo;s work effort as required. Prepares analysis and materials when providing expert level support in the assigned area of cybersecurity to SAA IT security branch staff, other SAA technical staff, SAA procurement staff, and other division or departments. Identifies and resolves critical and complex issues in the assigned unit. Provides leadership to the unit&rsquo;s project teams and contractors, as directed. Work includes helping to develop plans, assignments, and coordination of work efforts. Supports in developing governing policies, standards, and procedures. Other duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Required Education 
High School Diploma, GED. 
Required Work Experience<ul><li>
Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in cybersecurity, including leadership roles in project teams or units. Subject matter expertise in a cybersecurity domain. Demonstrated proficiency in addressing critical and complex cybersecurity challenges, providing expert-level support, and coordinating work efforts across teams and external vendors. Experience in developing and enforcing cybersecurity standards, policies, and procedures.</li></ul>
Required Special Skills/ Knowledge<ul><li>
As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant&rsquo;s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.</li></ul>
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate demonstrates:<ul><li>
Growth Mindset: Drive to continuously improve technical tradecraft.</li><li>
Proactive Attitude: Proven track record of taking initiative to solve problems creatively and effectively.</li><li>
Cyber Knowledge: Understanding of Cybersecurity principles and familiarity with common actors&rsquo; TTPs and common attack chains.</li><li>
Forensic Analysis Capability: Expertise in Windows/Linux internals, file systems, and executable formats.</li><li>
Time Management: Ability to handle multiple taskings in a fast-paced environment and act without causing undue delay.</li><li>
Analysis and Production: Ability to analyze (static and dynamic) malware samples, URLS and mobile devices to uncover potential malicious or suspicious activity and document technical findings in a methodical, accurate and thorough format.</li><li>
Research: Maintain the ability to evaluate information for reliability, validity, and relevance.</li><li>
Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.</li><li>
Customer Service: Experience working with a diverse range of customers to assess needs, recommend solutions, and guide mitigation actions appropriately.</li></ul>
Working Conditions<ul><li>
This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during a lapse, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
</li><li>The U.S. Senate network cannot be taken offline for maintenance during the workday, or while the Senate is in session. As such, maintenance windows may only occur at night, on weekends, and occasionally on holidays. Employees who perform systems upgrades, maintenance, wiring, backups, support our alternate data centers will have schedules that include working nights, weekends, and holidays.</li><li>
Sedentary.</li></ul>
Security Clearance<ul><li>
This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government security clearance.</li><li>
Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order for the SAA to submit your application for a security clearance.</li></ul> 
 CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
To be employed by a Senate employing office in a paid position in the continental United States an individual must: 
1. Be a U.S. citizen; 
2. Be lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. &sect; 1324b(a)(3)(B); 
3. Be (i) admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. &sect; 1157 or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. &sect; 1158 and (ii) have filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; or 
4. Owe allegiance to the U.S. (i.e., qualify as a non-citizen U.S. national under federal law). 
 
Employment is contingent on background / security investigation results.
BENEFITS AT-A-GLANCE
The SAA provides a highly competitive benefits package for all SAA staff. Our benefits extend beyond health care coverage to help provide employees with student loan reimbursement, professional development, transportation subsidy, TSP/retirement savings, access to our Employee Assistance Program, and more! For more information regarding SAA&rsquo;s benefits, please visit https://sen.gov/OPPW.
ACCOMMODATIONS
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the SAA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAA and need special assistance or an accommodation to complete the application process, please submit your request to employment@saa.senate.gov with &ldquo;Accommodation&rdquo; in the subject line.
VOLUNTARY SELF-IDENTIFICATION FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE
If you are identifying as veterans' preference eligible under the VEOA, please use this link to complete your application for Veterans' Preference AFTER you apply for this position. The link will also be available on the &quot;Thank You&quot; page after you have submitted your job application. 
 
Candidates only need to apply one time for veterans&rsquo; preference to be considered for all future veterans&rsquo; preference positions within the Senate Sergeant at Arms.<ul><li>
All supporting documents must ONLY be provided within the Veterans&rsquo; Preference Application and within the stated deadline of the job announcement.</li><li>
Late applications for veterans&rsquo; preference will not be considered.</li><li>
Documentation to obtain veterans&rsquo; preference will not be considered if attached to the job application.</li><li>
If you need to revise or resubmit your Application for Veterans' Preference/documents, please withdraw your previous Application for Veterans' Preference and resubmit. If you require assistance, please email SAARecruitment@saa.senate.gov.</li></ul> 
An applicant who declines to self-identify as a disabled veteran and/or to provide information and documentation regarding his/her disabled veteran&rsquo;s status will not be subjected to an adverse employment action, but the individual may be ruled ineligible for veterans&rsquo; preference.</div>

Cybersecurity Senior Specialist #5301

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Title: Identity and Access Management ConsultantLocation: Washington, DCLength: Full Time PositionAn IDAM (Identity and Access Management) engineer is a cybersecurity professional responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining systems that manage user identities and control access to IT resources.Role and ResponsibilitiesAn IDAM engineer focuses on ensuring secure and efficient access to systems and data within an organization. Key responsibilities include:Designing and implementing IDAM solutions to manage user accounts, authentication, and authorization across applications and platforms.Managing account lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding, and role changes (Joiner-Mover-Leaver processes),.Configuring and maintaining IAM platforms such as Active Directory, Okta, SailPoint, CyberArk, or MS Entra.Automating IAM processes using scripting languages like PowerShell or Python to reduce manual tasks and improve efficiency.Supporting compliance and audits, ensuring that access policies meet regulatory and organizational standards.Collaborating with cross-functional teams including security architects, GRC consultants, and IT operations to integrate IDAM solutions into broader IT infrastructure.Skills and ExpertiseIDAM engineers typically require:Strong hands-on experience with identity and access management tools and platforms.Knowledge of access management and privileged access controls, including PAM systems.Automation and scripting skills to streamline processes and reporting.Understanding of security frameworks and compliance requirements, often including ISO/IEC 27001 and ITIL standards.Ability to work in global or hybrid environments, coordinating with stakeholders across multiple regions.Work EnvironmentIDAM engineers often work in large organizations, public sector agencies, or global enterprises, supporting thousands of users and complex IT environments. They may be involved in high-profile transformation projects, such as modernizing IAM platforms, implementing Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Privileged Access Management (PAM) systems. Roles can be hands-on engineering-focused or include architecture and design input, depending on the organization.Job Type: Full-timePay: $99,980.13 - $120,406.17 per yearExperience:<ul><li>Identity and Access Management : 7 years (Required)</li><li>CyberArk: 5 years (Required)</li><li>Identity &amp; access management: 8 years (Required)</li><li>SailPoint: 5 years (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Identity and Access Management Consultant

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