SOC Security Engineer

Olympus Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Full-Time, highly motivated SOC Security Engineer to join our team supporting the 24x7 Security Operations Center of a large federal civilian agency. In this role, you will design and implement improvements to the SOC’s security capabilities, from turning requirements into technical designs to piloting new tools and building mitigations for emerging threats.

This position is hybrid in the Lanham, MD or Memphis, TN area, with onsite work and telework as approved by the customer. Candidates must live within commuting distance.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Position Details

• Schedule – Business hours, with occasional after-hours support.

• Clearance and Eligibility – U.S. citizenship required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a favorable federal suitability determination (minimum Moderate Risk Background Investigation). Active Secret or Top Secret clearance preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities

Design and Engineering

• Design and implement security solutions for SOC systems and the networks they protect.

• Translate security and business requirements into technical designs.

• Write engineering documentation, including designs, configurations, and test results.

Research and Threat Response

• Research, pilot, and test new security technologies, and test systems for weaknesses.

• Develop mitigations in response to security incidents and evolving threats.

• Help draft cybersecurity standards and policies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of relevant experience. Three additional years of experience may substitute for the degree.

• Hands-on security engineering with enterprise security tools.

• Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, segmentation, firewalls, proxies).

• Linux and Windows administration and scripting.

• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a federal suitability determination.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cloud security engineering in AWS or Azure.

• Zero Trust architecture concepts and implementation.

• Splunk or Cribl experience.

• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance.

• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or CySA+, AWS Certified Security Specialty, or Microsoft AZ-500.

Company and Benefits

Olympus Solutions offers a competitive benefits package designed to give employees personal, professional, and financial flexibility. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision – Comprehensive health benefits for employees and their families.

• Work-Life Balance – A paid time off plan and a culture that values balance, accountability, and personal well-being.

• Career Development – Career-building opportunities, professional development, and support for training and certifications.

• Financial Security – A 401(k) plan with a discretionary company match and no waiting period before enrollment.

• Referral Bonuses – Eligibility for referral bonuses for qualified new-hire and business development referrals.

About Olympus Solutions, Inc.

Olympus Solutions, Inc. is a Security Systems Engineering (SSE) company specializing in the design, development, implementation, and operation and maintenance (O&M) of identity systems for enterprise customers with millions of users as well as smaller organizations. With offices in Daytona Beach, FL and Norfolk, VA, Olympus is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) serving Federal, Defense, Commercial, and SLED clients. Olympus is a proud recipient of the SBA’s Gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award for four consecutive years (2022–2025).

Our core service areas include:

• Consulting and Technical Advisement – Expert guidance on best practices, Federal compliance, and strategic planning for identity and PKI system designs, upgrades, and implementations.

• System Security Engineering (SSE) – Building secure systems that oversee and safeguard critical infrastructure, with automated controls and emergency procedures built in.

• Design and Implementation – End-to-end design and implementation of ICAM, PKI, and PAM systems, with a focus on Zero Trust identity pillar solutions.

• System Upgrades and Legacy Integration – Upgrading complex enterprise systems, including mainframe-era applications, with no unscheduled downtime.

• Operations, Maintenance, and Sustainment – Continuous optimization of customer systems to improve performance, efficiency, and security posture.

Olympus engineers work across leading identity and security platforms including SailPoint, CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Okta, Oracle IAM, EntraID, Ping Federate, Radiant Logic, KeyFactor, AppViewX, and others. We are committed to delivering measurable outcomes for our customers while investing in the growth, development, and success of our team.

This position is contingent upon contract award. U.S. citizenship is required because of federal contract requirements.

Olympus Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.