Title: Cybersecurity Engineer

Location: Washington DC, 20036 – Open to remote in DMV area.

Work Environment: Hybrid or Open to Remote in DMV / DC area

Salary: $165K - $175K + Excellent Benefits!

Type / Term: Full-time / Permanent

C2C / Sponsorship: NO

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

JOB DESCRIPTION #LI-JP1

The Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining security solutions to protect the firm’s systems and data. This role includes system upgrades, system setup and configuration, and ensuring compliance with client and regulatory requirements. The Cybersecurity Engineer will support secure, government-regulated environments to meet required security standards.

This position is eligible to participate in the firm's flexible work program.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Design, implement, and maintain security architectures and solutions
• Configure and upgrade security systems to meet evolving requirements
• Ensure systems and processes comply with relevant data protection, privacy, and security requirements as defined by clients and applicable regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, CMMC)
• Set up and maintain secure environments and configurations in accordance with client requirements and industry standards
• Perform risk analysis and security assessments
• Collaborate with IT and client teams to ensure security objectives are met
• Manage encryption, access controls, and endpoint security solutions
• Monitor and optimize security infrastructure for reliability and performance
• Document system configurations, processes, and changes
• Respond to after-hours security issues as needed
• Meets the department’s expectations to retrieve, read and/or respond to firm and client-related e-mail messages during and outside of core business and scheduled work hours by connecting a personal mobile device (smartphone or tablet with a data plan) to the firm’s network

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• The ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both in oral and written form
• The ability to multi-task, prioritize and coordinate deadlines and track progress of tasks
• Ability to organize work and use time efficiently
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy
• Must maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials
• Must establish and maintain effective working relationships in or out of a team environment
• Understands and adopts the organizational structure
• Possesses the attitude of collaboration and sharing
• Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex problems
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Willingness to learn and adopt new methodologies
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity engineering and architecture
• Familiarity with GDPR, HIPAA, and CMMC requirements
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and documentation abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively and respond flexibly to changing needs
• Flexibility and willingness to respond to issues during and outside of core business hours



EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• College degree preferred; high school diploma required
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant cybersecurity engineering experience
• Experience with secure government-regulated cloud platforms and environments (e.g., GCC High or similar)