Senior Cyber Security Engineer

ECS - Greater Richmond Region

Hiring: Senior Cyber Security Engineer Company: ECS Location: Greater Richmond Region Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 13:28:23 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Azure, Bash, ECS, Encryption, FedRAMP, GCP, HIPAA, Linux, OWASP, PowerShell, Python, Regulatory Compliance, SOC 2, Splunk, TCP/IP About the job Experience: •8+ years in cybersecurity operations, ideally within a federal or VA environment. •8+ years securing enterprise networks, cloud environments, and hybrid architectures, including zero-trust principles •8+ years designing and implementing secure system architectures and zero-trust models •8+ years working with Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automating security tasks, vulnerability scanning, and log analysis. Required Skills: •ECS is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to work remotely •As a Senior Cyber Security Engineer, you will bring your deep technical expertise with regulatory compliance, strategic planning, and cross-functional leadership to protect Veterans’ data and VA systems. •Proficiency in securing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), managing access controls, and understanding multi-cloud architectures and shared responsibility models. •Demonstrated capacity to test and secure systems from a red team perspective. •Knowledge of secure coding practices and OWASP guidelines. •Expertise in implementing encryption, multi-factor authentication, and secure practices to protect sensitive data. •Previous use of tools such as Elastic, Splunk, Wireshark, Kali Linux, Invicti, or other vendor-specific security platforms to monitor, analyze and secure digital environments. •Comfortable in explaining complex security issues, identifying root causes, and developing effective solutions to mitigate threats. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!