Sr Cyber Security Engineer

About The Company
The Planet Group is a leading global workforce solutions provider dedicated to connecting talented professionals with innovative organizations across various industries. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on quality, The Planet Group specializes in staffing, recruitment, and consulting services tailored to meet the unique needs of its clients. Our extensive network and industry expertise enable us to deliver strategic talent solutions that drive business success and foster growth. We pride ourselves on building lasting relationships with both clients and candidates, ensuring a seamless and efficient hiring process that aligns with organizational goals.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join our client’s dynamic team based in Washington, DC. This is a full-time position that offers an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced healthcare technology environment supporting critical infrastructure. The Senior Cybersecurity Engineer will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the organization’s digital assets by implementing, managing, and enhancing cybersecurity measures. Reporting to senior cybersecurity leadership, this role requires a proactive approach to threat detection and mitigation, ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of sensitive data and systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in security operations, incident response, and compliance, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams and external partners.
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on security operations and incident response
• Proficiency in security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint security solutions
• Strong understanding of network protocols, architecture, and security best practices
• Experience with regulatory compliance standards such as HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and NIST frameworks
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or GIAC are highly desirable
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and handle multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and respond to security alerts, incidents, and anomalies across enterprise systems to ensure rapid mitigation of threats
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate security weaknesses
• Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards that align with organizational objectives and compliance requirements
• Coordinate incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery activities
• Collaborate with infrastructure, applications, network operations, compliance, and enterprise IT teams to enhance security posture
• Provide security awareness training and guidance to staff and stakeholders
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices
• Assist in audits and regulatory assessments to ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations

Benefits
The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of its employees. Benefits include competitive salary packages, health insurance, dental and vision coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Employees also have access to wellness programs, flexible work arrangements, and a collaborative work environment that encourages innovation and continuous learning. The company values its employees and strives to create a positive and inclusive workplace culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Equal Opportunity
The Planet Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We believe in fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to our collective success.
This range is provided by The Planet Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience - talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
$135,000.00/yr - $145,000.00/yr
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The Planet Group has partnered with a Washington, DC base company to locate a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer for a full time role.
The Senior Cybersecurity Engineer operates within a fast paced, high impact healthcare technology environment, supporting a complex and mission critical infrastructure. This role reports to senior cybersecurity leadership and collaborates closely with teams across infrastructure, applications, network operations, compliance, and enterprise IT.
The position regularly interfaces with business stakeholders, clinical and research personnel, and technical teams, as well as external partners such as vendors, auditors, and regulatory bodies. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, proactive threat awareness, and the ability to balance day to day operational needs with long term security strategy.