Cybersecurity Engineer - Creative Global Consulting

Cybersecurity Engineer

Client: General Services Administration (GSA)

POP: 12+ months

Location: Remote; Must report on-site if local to Reston, VA

SCOPE

Cybersecurity Engineer to drive organization's cybersecurity strategy.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Bachelor s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 5+ years of cybersecurity experience, with at least 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Expertise in network security, cloud security (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform), identity management, endpoint security (Crowdstrike preferred), vulnerability management platforms (Qualys preferred) and SIEM platforms (Sumo Logic preferred).
• Strong understanding of risk management frameworks (NIST CSF, MITRE ATT\&CK, FedRAMP).
• Proven track record of managing security incidents and implementing proactive defense strategies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Security Clearance.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Master s degree in Cybersecurity or related field.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP, CCSP, or SANS GIAC.
• Experience with Zero Trust architecture and secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC).
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, etc.) for automation.

TASKS

• Developing, executing, and improving enterprise cybersecurity programs.
• Managing and mentoring a team of cybersecurity professionals.
• Overseeing threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and security monitoring.
• Architecting and implementing advanced security controls (identity & access, endpoint protection, cloud security, SIEM).
• Collaborating with IT, DevOps, and business stakeholders for security integration.
• Serving as a SME on regulatory compliance (NIST, CIS).
• Conducting risk assessments, penetration testing, and security audits.
• Reporting security posture and metrics to leadership.
• Staying updated on emerging cyber threats/tools/trends