We are seeking a Sr. Platform Security Engineer II to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in safeguarding our organization's digital assets and sensitive information. The ideal candidate is a dedicated professional with a strong background in cybersecurity, a deep understanding of current threats and vulnerabilities, and the ability to implement robust security measures.

We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

What you’ll do

Design, implement, and manage security controls for containerized workload solutions.
Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps workflows, ensuring compliance with RMF, NIST SP 800-53, ICD 503, and FedRAMP.
Conduct regular security assessments of container orchestration platforms, microservices, and APIs to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in systems, networks, and applications and recommend mitigations.
Monitor and assess threat intelligence feeds, conduct threat analysis, and perform risk assessments to proactively identify emerging threats and vulnerabilities.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish, embed, and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures throughout the system lifecycle, integrate security into all phases of the development lifecycle.

Monitor network traffic, system logs, and security alerts to detect and respond to potential security incidents; analyze and investigate anomalies and security breaches and take appropriate actions to mitigate risks; and develop and implement incident response plans to address security breaches, incidents, and other security concerns.
Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of security architecture processes, control implementation procedures, configurations, and continuous monitoring strategies, and prepare detailed reports on security findings, incidents, and actions taken.

What you’ll need to succeed

Active TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
7+ years of experience as a platform engineer, SecOps Engineer, ISSE, or cybersecurity engineer specializing in designing and building implementations of required security controls and implementing continuous monitoring and auditing of solutions for compliance with security controls, with strong experience in these areas (e.g., NIST SP 800-53, RMF, ICD 503, FISMA, FedRAMP).
Hands-on experience implementing and validating security controls within containers and clusters.
Proficiency in incident response, security incident handling, and forensic analysis techniques; and experience performing periodic security checks to support continuous monitoring aligned with RMF.
Strong skills in specifying and implementing log collection into tools (Splunk) and querying and analyzing aggregated logs to identify security-relevant anomalies or risks.
Experience with security tools such as Fortify, Acunetix, and Prisma Cloud.
Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and infrastructure components.

SALARY RANGE: $190,000 - $280,000

The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including:

The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience
The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include:
Performance-based bonuses
Company-paid training and/or certifications
Referral bonuses

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled; candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible for full consideration.