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Baseline Security Engineer, Lead
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Washington, DCPosted Oct 23, 2026 · 3h ago$99K – $225K
Full-time$99K – $225KSenior levelConsulting
About this role
As a Lead Baseline Security Engineer, you will be instrumental in enhancing the cybersecurity posture of a key government client. You will analyze adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, working across cloud, data engineering, and enterprise platforms. This role offers the opportunity to directly impact national cybersecurity decisions and grow your career through mentorship and advanced training.
What we are looking for
6- Develop and customize security baselines using CIS and STIG benchmarks
- Apply NIST 800 Special Publication guidance for risk management
- Analyze system risks and identify security gaps from an adversary's perspective
- Monitor security environments for new and evolving threats
- Translate low-level security requirements into high-level FISMA and NIST requirements
- Collaborate with stakeholders to lock down systems and inform cybersecurity strategies
Skills mentioned
4AWSAzureLinuxTerraform
Work authorization
Requires a Public Trust security clearance.
