Federal Engineer II | Secret Clearance - Maryland

A Level II Engineer is an individual who can operate independently and will be entrusted with delivering success for Optiv + ClearShark's customers to achieve predetermined goals aligned with a statement of work. To be successful in this role, a Level II Engineer will be expected to specialize in a capability aligned with Optiv + ClearShark's service practices while also contemplating which future opportunities they would like to explore. They will be expected to execute all tasks provided in a statement of work in a timely fashion and to communicate any unexpected complexities that may arise to senior leadership. This individual may be the most senior engineer on a project and will be expected to assist Associate and Level I Engineers with tasking. Excellent communication skills are essential for this role, as these individuals will interact with clients regularly.

How you'll make an impact

• Engagement Delivery
• Execute all tasks outlined in the scope of work and follow standard operating procedures with minimal oversight.
• Work with clients to analyze and understand their needs and objectives.
• Collaborate with Senior Engineers on more complex engagements.
• Aid Associate and Level I Engineers on sophisticated tasking.
• Prepare to lead technical discussions with the client in the event a Senior Engineer is not present on an engagement.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to clients during and after project implementation.
• Serve as a level of mentorship for Associate and Level I Engineers.
• Escalate complex issues to the appropriate teams or engineers as necessary.
• Document project progress, issues, and resolutions in a concise and timely manner.
• Consistently self-review work to identify and improve approaches for producing high-quality work.
• Sales and Client Engagement
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction.
• Adhere to availability standards for responding to client inquiries.
• Communicate technical concepts effectively to clients.
• Identify and communicate cross-sell and up-sell opportunities with the account team across services.
• Talent Development
• Demonstrate proactive engagement in obtaining and maintaining certifications and cultivating technical proficiency in accordance with industry standards.
• Provide input to leadership on needed training and development.
• Proactively engage with mentors for assistance and guidance as necessary.
• Shadow colleagues and actively participate in practical exercises within the company’s lab while not assigned to an engagement.
• Strategy, Brand Leadership, and Operations
• Begin contributing to broader thinking about engagement delivery.
• Document work streams, lessons learned, and create new Standard Operating Procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's Degree in a related area or at least 6 years of related work experience required.
• Currently holds a Secret clearance – with ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• Experience operating in classified environments.
• Strong understanding of identity, SIEM, XDR, cybersecurity, and infrastructure concepts.
• Experience in Splunk, Cribl and XDR technologies is key. Experience in Nutanix and identity technologies like SailPoint, Beyond Trust is a plus.
• Understanding of governance and compliance, specifically with FAR, DFARs, CUI and CMMC.
• Understanding of FedRAMP and IL constructs.
• Initial understanding of leadership concepts and ideas.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex messages to a variety of audiences.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel to meet client needs.

What you can expect from Optiv

• A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups.
• Work/life balance
• Professional training resources
• Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
• Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.
• The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)

EEO Statement

Optiv + ClearShark is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age 40 and over, marital status, genetic information, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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About Us

Optiv + ClearShark is a cybersecurity and IT solutions provider focused exclusively on serving the U.S. federal government. From the data center, cloud and to the edge, we have decades of experience securing and modernizing federal agency data and infrastructure. Our world-class advisory and engineering team is comprised of mission-focused, results-driven subject-matter experts with deep technology and agency domain knowledge and security clearances.