Security Operations Engineer

NetImpact Strategies is  seeking a Security Operations Engineer who is highly skilled and proactive, with expertise in monitoring, detecting, and responding to cybersecurity threats. This individual should be experienced in using security information and event management (SIEM) tools, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and incident response protocols to safeguard enterprise systems and data. With strong knowledge of threat hunting, vulnerability assessments, and security compliance standards, they should be adept at investigating security breaches, performing root cause analysis, and implementing proactive security measures. This role requires a commitment to continuous improvement of security operations, automation, threat intelligence, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure a secure IT environment. 

This is on site role, located in Bethesda, MD. 

Responsibilities: 

• Develop and execute an annual process to identify computers, mobile devices, and printers requiring replacement per agency lifecycle policies. 
• Provide recommendations for replacement hardware and ensure specifications meet customer needs. 
• Assist in planning hardware and software purchases compliant with agency policies and standards. 
• Ensure endpoints, including computers, mobile devices, and printers, are configured in compliance with agency security regulations (e.g., encryption, vulnerability management, CDM agents). 
• Manage endpoint management systems (Microsoft MECM, JAMF) to automate deployment, updates, and security patching of operating systems, Microsoft M365, and third-party applications. 
• Apply critical, high, and moderate security patches to servers and enterprise infrastructure in accordance with InfoSec Policy Handbook. 
• Automate deployment of patches and maintain a list of exceptions for systems requiring manual intervention (e.g., scientific or clinical systems). 
• Provide regular reports on security patch compliance as part of monthly status updates. 
• Monitor and ensure endpoint security compliance with vulnerability remediation requirements. 

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field. 
• Relevant Experience: 3-5 years of experience in security operations, incident response, or cybersecurity roles. 

Preferred

• Previous Federal Consulting Experience
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) 

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Perks of working at NetImpact Strategies 

• Your health comes first – we offer comprehensive medical, dental, & vision insurance that starts the first of the month after you join the team 

• Invest in your future – 401(k) Plan – Immediately vested employer contributions; no matching required 

• Work hard, play hard – we offer a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy and observe ALL ten (10) federal holidays 

• Pawsitively pawesome – Pet Insurance (because our little critters are part of our families, too!) 

• Invest in your education – Tuition reimbursement, internal training programs, & company-sponsored industry certifications! 

• Be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment recently ranked by The Washington Post as a Top Work Place in 2019, 2021,2022, 2023, & 2024! 

• Have fun and celebrate and give back – Team building activities, community volunteering, quarterly HQ days, wellness events, happy hours, family fun events, and more!  

ABOUT US 

NetImpact Strategies Inc. (NetImpact) has been a Trusted Advisor driving impact through digital transformation for the Federal Government for over a decade. We solve complex problems with innovation and agility to create meaningful, transformative, and enduring change. As Trusted Advisors, NetImpact professionals partner with customer agencies to deliver solutions that empower them to not only meet their missions but also realize their strategic vision through agile, outcome-focused solutions addressing both strategic and tactical requirements. We design and implement comprehensive, tailored solutions that are both mindful of the client's culture and organizational dynamics. NetImpact’s core values and commitment to a customer and results-oriented delivery approach has propelled our growth and enabled us to deliver impactful value across Strategic Consulting, Process Automation, Cloud, DevSecOps, Data and Analytics, and Cyber Security for the Federal Government. 

ACCESSIBILITY NOTE 

NetImpact Strategies is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADA”), and applicable state and local laws. It is NetImpact’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual’s disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, NetImpact will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made NetImpact aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause undue hardship to NetImpact. If you are an applicant and need reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within NetImpact, or request reasonable accommodation to utilize NetImpact’s online employment application, please contact careers@netimpactstrategies.com. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

NetImpact is committed to the development of a creative, diverse, and inclusive work environment. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at NetImpact will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. NetImpact does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local laws (referred to as "protected status").