Cybersecurity Engineer

Job Title: Cybersecurity Engineer

Location: Washington, D.C. Metro (Hybrid/Remote)

Department | Reports To: Federal Programs | Cybersecurity Operations & Engineering

About Prestige Development Group (PDG)

Prestige Development Group (PDG) specializes in providing innovative human capital management solutions tailored to meet the needs of both private and public sector organizations. We are a certified SBA HUBZone and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business dedicated to fostering diversity, inclusion, and operational excellence.

Position Summary

The Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for supporting the design, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of enterprise cybersecurity controls across cloud, network, endpoint, and identity environments. This role supports Zero Trust initiatives, continuous monitoring, threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and security operations activities. The position works closely with cloud, network, application, and infrastructure teams to strengthen organizational security posture while ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity standards and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation, operation, and optimization of enterprise security platforms across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
• Implement and maintain enterprise security controls aligned with NIST SP 800-53 and Zero Trust Architecture principles.
• Support Identity and Access Management (IAM) initiatives, including authentication, authorization, role-based access control, privileged access management, and multi-factor authentication.
• Configure and manage enterprise identity services and access control solutions.
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to security events using SIEM, EDR/XDR, and related security technologies.
• Support incident triage, containment, investigation, remediation, and forensic data collection activities.
• Maintain continuous security monitoring capabilities, including log collection, correlation, and analysis.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk analysis, and remediation activities across systems, applications, and infrastructure.
• Support patch management, mitigation efforts, and security hardening initiatives.
• Assist with securing cloud and hybrid environments, including AWS, Azure, and related cloud security services.
• Configure and maintain centralized logging, monitoring, and audit capabilities.
• Support change management processes, security documentation, and operational procedures.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity standard operating procedures, security baselines, and asset inventories.
• Perform root cause analysis for security incidents and control failures and assist with corrective action implementation.
• Collaborate with network, cloud, application, and engineering teams to resolve security issues and improve security operations.
• Support 24/7 monitoring and operational security activities as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives supporting enterprise cybersecurity maturity and resilience.
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience supporting cybersecurity engineering, security operations, incident response, vulnerability management, or related disciplines.
• Experience implementing and supporting enterprise security controls aligned with NIST cybersecurity frameworks.
• Experience supporting Identity and Access Management (IAM), role-based access control, privileged access management, and multi-factor authentication.
• Experience working with SIEM, EDR/XDR, vulnerability management, and security monitoring technologies.
• Experience supporting security incident response, threat detection, and remediation activities.
• Experience securing cloud, hybrid, and enterprise environments.
• Experience with centralized logging, monitoring, and audit solutions.
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust Architecture principles and least-privilege access models.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to successfully complete and maintain a government background investigation.
  
  

Preferred

• Experience supporting federal government environments.
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-207, FISMA, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements.
• Experience supporting AWS and Azure cloud security initiatives.
• Experience with privileged access management, segmentation strategies, and enterprise security architecture.
• Experience supporting automated patch management and vulnerability remediation programs.
• Experience performing forensic analysis, root cause analysis, and security investigations.
• Industry certifications such as Security+, CySA+, CISSP, GSEC, GCIA, GCIH, or equivalent.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; paid holidays; retirement savings options; and professional development opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

The company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the job application and hiring process.

Background Check Policy

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and any role-specific verification required.

How To Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and cover letter through the company's application process. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.