Cyber Security Engineer
Company: Hoplite Solutions LLC
Location: Bethesda
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Hoplite Solutions is seeking
multiple Cyber Security Engineers. This role is responsible for
protecting the customer’s information systems and networks from
potential cyber-attacks. The Cyber Security Engineer must display
an excellent understanding of technology and utilization of
Firewalls (Security Groups), VPNs, Data Loss Prevention (DPS),
IDS/IPS, Web-Proxy, Security tools, and Security Audits. Candidates
will work directly with Team leads, developers and operations
personnel throughout a DevSecOps life cycle both on policy and
technical implementation of technologies. Primary Responsibilities:
Plan, implement, manage, monitor, and upgrade security measures and
tools for the protections of information systems and networks and
automate repeatable tasks in a consultative role Design, configure,
implement, troubleshoot, and maintain all security platforms and
their associated software, such as firewalls (Security Groups),
intrusion detection/intrusion prevention, anti-virus/malware
(HBSS), cryptography systems (Vormetric), SIEM (Splunk), and MDM
Formulate systems and methodologies as well as respond to security
related events and assist in remediation efforts of cyber security
incidents (system and/or network breaches, malware attacks)
Participate in the change management process Coordinate, and
monitor log analysis for our managed services offerings, to ensure
customer policy and security requirements are met Basic
Qualifications: Expert with at least one of the following tools:
Splunk, HBSS/McAfee, Rapid7 Expert with implementing and managing
\SIEM (e.g., Splunk), end-point security (IDS/IPS and HBSS) Expert
knowledge of networking protocols, such as TCP/IP, LAN/WAN concepts
Expert with automation (e.g., Ansible, CloudFormation) Strong
attention to detail with analytical mind outstanding
problem-solving skills Awareness of Cybersecurity trends and
hacking techniques. Active TS/SCI with polygraph. Candidate must
have a BS degree and 8 years of prior relevant experience to
operate within the scope contemplated by the level. Will consider
work experience in lieu of a degree. Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with additional security tools and processes such as
IDS/IPS, VPN, Webinspect, Appdetective Experience with implementing
and managing Network and Application Firewalls Experience with
incident detection, incident response and forensics activities
Experience with scripting languages (Python, Power Shell)
Experience with Cloud Computing Technologies/Amazon Web Services
(AWS) Experience with Agile Software Development AWS Certification
Experience maintaining virtual private networks, firewalls, web
protocols Experience with SAFe Agile Framework Knowledge of
potential attack vectors such as XSS, injection, hijacking and
social engineering Experience with health monitoring tools (Nagios,
SolarWinds) At Hoplite Solutions, we pride ourselves on offering
competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. This
includes full coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance for
both individuals and families, along with 100% coverage for life
insurance, long-term and short-term disability. Additionally, we
match up to 7% of employees' contributions to their 401(k) funds
and follow the federal holiday calendar for paid holidays. With 4
weeks of paid time off and $5,000 yearly for education assistance
or technical training, we're dedicated to supporting our employees'
professional and personal growth. Powered by JazzHR t0szlFAKH4
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