Senior Security Engineer (lead)

Senior Security Engineer (Lead)

FITS is a full-service IT consulting firm with over 20 years of expertise. We are proud to be a minority, veteran-owned firm that provides comprehensive IT consulting services, information security, and cloud computing security to clients of all sizes since 2000. We are dedicated to helping our clients achieve their security and compliance goals while providing thoughtful and responsive professional services.

Location: Washington DC Clearance: Top Secret Salary Range: $150,000 – $185,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Security Engineer (Lead) to provide technical leadership in the design, implementation, and sustainment of cybersecurity engineering solutions for the FCC. This role serves as the engineering lead for the program, aligning enterprise infrastructure with Zero Trust principles and federal cybersecurity standards. The Senior Engineer will collaborate with FCC leadership, SOC operations, and ISSO staff to ensure secure architecture, continuous monitoring, and risk-based decision support across the FCC environment.

This role is part of an upcoming proposal. By applying, you'll be considered for priority placement if our team is awarded the contract. Selected candidates may receive a contingent offer or commitment letter as part of the process. We encourage you to apply—your application not only positions you for this opportunity but also connects you to our broader talent community and future roles with us.

What You'll Do

• Lead the design and sustainment of FCC's enterprise cybersecurity architecture, aligning with Zero Trust principles and federal security standards.
• Engineer, configure, and integrate cybersecurity tools to support monitoring, detection, and incident response.
• Oversee the administration, patching, upgrades, and optimization of security tools, including SIEM data integration and dashboard reporting.
• Review engineering change requests, provide subject matter expertise to the Change Control Board, and ensure compliance with FCC security standards.
• Direct cybersecurity infrastructure and platform operations, ensuring secure and reliable middleware, networks, and data center services.
• Provide technical support for Continuity of Operations (COOP) planning and testing.
• Collaborate with FCC leadership, SOC operations, and ISSOs to ensure security engineering solutions support mission objectives.
• Document engineering activities, prepare technical reports, and contribute to FCC's continuous monitoring and compliance efforts.

What You'll Bring

Required Skills:

• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or infrastructure support for enterprise environments, preferably within federal government contracts.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and maintain secure enterprise architectures.
• Strong knowledge of Zero Trust principles and federal cybersecurity standards (NIST guidance).
• Hands-on experience with tool integration, system hardening, and secure configuration management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including developing technical documentation and presenting to leadership.
• U.S. Citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance.

Required Certifications:

• CISSP (or ISSEP specialization)
• Microsoft Certified Cybersecurity Architect Expert

Preferred Skills:

• Experience supporting Change Control Boards and security engineering reviews.
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms, vulnerability management tools, and secure infrastructure operations.
• Experience supporting enterprise security engineering in federal environments, including tool integration, secure configuration, and compliance alignment.

The FITS pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, or other law.

First Information Technology Services, Inc. believes that a well-rounded compensation package helps teams members thrive in their work and home life. FITS proudly invests in benefits for its employees, covering 100% of health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents (including domestic partners), matching 401(K), short/long term disability, life insurance, and parental leave. Paid time off accrues at a starting rate of 15 days/year, increasing with tenure. Employees working for clients in Washington state have 10 paid holidays. FITS also provides up to $5,000 annually for professional development, including reimbursement of job-related training classes, seminars, tuition, and certification expenses.

FITS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. FITS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to provide employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at FITS are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, regardless of race, color, ethnicity, age, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, family or parental status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.