Junior Security Engineer

Join to apply for the Junior Security Engineer role at Tyto Athene, LLCJoin to apply for the Junior Security Engineer role at Tyto Athene, LLCGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.This range is provided by Tyto Athene, LLC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range$75,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yrDirect message the job poster from Tyto Athene, LLCTalent Acquisition SME at Tyto Athene, LLCTyto Athene is searching for an experienced Junior Security Engineer to support architecture, security operations, and incident response activities. Tasks are expected to be executed while coordinating with various government teams in mission-critical environments.Responsibilities:Develop, document, and review secure baseline configurations for each technology used within the environmentAssist in determining authorization boundaries and placement of new systems within the Agency’s enterprise architectureDesign, develop, and maintain detailed security drawingsDevelop alternative system designs and architecturesPerform security impact analyses for proposed changes to assigned systemsReview IT system plans to ensure designs meet governmental standards and provide an appropriate level of protection for client systems and dataConduct gap analysis of system requirements and componentsRequired:Minimum of four (4) years of general work experience and at least two (2) years of relevant experience in functional responsibilityBachelor's degree in a technical field from an accredited college/university or equivalent experienceExperience administering security tools such as Splunk, Symantec DLP, FireEye, IDSExperience with at least one of the following: Windows Server 2008/2012, Windows 7/8/10, Syslog (rsyslog, syslog-ng, etc), Linux variants (RedHat/CentOS/Ubuntu), Event log collection, VMWareFamiliar with the use of a SIEM for analysisFamiliar with multi-tiered network applications, common ports, and protocols used in those communicationsAbility to perform online research and comprehend attack signatures while comparing them to network traffic to perform a proper analysis of detectionsStrong analytical and organizational skillsExperience working in a SOC and performing incident response is preferred.Thorough understanding and knowledge of TCP/IP networkingExperience and education preferred in CEH, eCPPT, OSCP, GCFW, GCIH, other relevant IT security certifications, or advanced vendor certifications such as Splunk Certified Architect or SourceFire Certified Administrator; Security+, Network+, GSEC, or other relevant IT security product certifications such as Certified Systems Analyst, or SnortCP CISSP, CISM, or ISO 27001Familiarity with implementing DISA STIGs and CIS Benchmarks preferredExperience with Splunk SIEM, Swimlane, Bluecoat, Sourcefire (Snort), VMRay, and Vulnerability MGMT tools such as QualysLocation:This is a hybrid role with expectations of being on the client site a few days a week.Clearance:Public Trust requiredSeniority levelSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionInformation TechnologyIndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting and Computer and Network SecurityReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Tyto Athene, LLC by 2xInferred from the description for this jobMedical insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid paternity leavePaid maternity leaveTuition assistanceGet notified when a new job is posted.Sign in to set job alerts for “Security Engineer” roles.Washington, DC $264,000.00-$342,000.00 1 week agoSecurity Engineer I, Security Incident Response Team (SIRT)Arlington, VA $125,500.00-$212,800.00 3 days agoSecurity Engineer I, Threat Hunting, Security Incident Response Team (SIRT)Arlington, VA $125,500.00-$212,800.00 1 week agoArlington, VA $90,000.00-$110,000.00 1 week agoNorth Bethesda, MD $55,000.00-$125,000.00 2 months agoWashington, DC $135,000.00-$200,000.00 1 month agoWashington, DC $125,000.00-$150,000.00 1 month agoArlington, VA $136,000.00-$212,800.00 2 weeks agoCybersecurity Engineer/Analyst (Junior Level | 1-2 years exp.)- Fairfax CountyWashington, DC $55,000.00-$85,000.00 1 day agoWashington, DC $166,000.00-$244,000.00 1 day agoSecurity Engineer (SIEM/SOAR/SOC Optimization) - Mid-Atlantic region (Remote in NC, VA, WV, MD, DC, DE, NJ, or PA)Washington, DC $119,405.00-$136,664.00 3 days agoWashington, DC $170,000.00-$185,000.00 6 months agoWashington, DC $110,000.00-$125,000.00 1 month agoWashington, DC $120.00-$125.00 4 weeks agoWashington, DC $65,000.00-$95,000.00 16 hours agoSecurity Engineer With Splunk Experience - Remote2027452 Cyber Security Engineer $215,000.00Bethesda, MD $10,000.00-$215,000.00 2 weeks agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17