Security Engineer at PRECISE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS INCORPORATED – Rockville, Maryland

Position Summary – Security Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Security Engineer to join our Corporate Support Services team. This role will be focused on corporate and network security ensuring that our systems are not only high-performing but also meet rigorous security and compliance standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, CMMC.

Key Responsibilities

• Framework Alignment: Ensure IT operations meet NIST, ISO 27001, and CMMC standards; develop and maintain detailed security documentation for business proposals and audits.
• Threat Mitigation: Monitor logs and security tools for threats; lead vulnerability management and proactive incident response.
• Access Control: Enforce MFA, least-privilege principles, and data loss prevention (DLP) strategies.
• Assessments: Conduct regular penetration testing, vulnerability scans, and system hardening.
• Security Culture: Lead cybersecurity awareness training for staff, focusing on phishing prevention and risk management.
• Policy Development: Align IT security strategy with business objectives and develop formal IT procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Networking: Strong experience with firewalls, VPNs, and network security configurations.
• Platforms: Advanced proficiency in SharePoint, Windows/Mac OS environments, and cloud infrastructure.
• Security Tools: Experience with EDR/MDR tools, vulnerability scanners, and log monitoring software, GRC tools
• Compliance Knowledge: Practical experience implementing NIST or CMMC frameworks.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to perform root-cause analysis and forensic investigations.
• Communication: Capable of translating complex technical risks into business-friendly language for leadership.
• Organization: High attention to detail for compliance logging.

ABOUT US

Precise Software Solutions, Inc. is a mission-focused technology services company delivering secure digital platforms, infrastructure, and operational IT services to government organizations. A CMMI Level 3–appraised company, Precise partners with agency technology leaders and solution providers to design, build, operate, and modernize enterprise IT solutions that support critical public missions combining agility, innovation, and performance to deliver measurable results.

Precise specializes in cloud and hybrid infrastructure, platform engineering, security operations and compliance, application modernization, and data platforms and analytics. The company is known for its agile, delivery-driven approach and innovative engineering practices, applying operational rigor and performance-focused execution to improve system resilience, security, and scalability across complex government environments.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Retirement Plan with 4% match and discretionary match at year end
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 days of PTO accrued per year; 7 holidays+ 3 Floating holidays; 2 Innovation days (paid training days)
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Jury Duty leave
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Training and Development
• Wellness Incentives & Discount programs
• Employee Referral Program
• Annual Charity Donation Match
• Awards and Recognition

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Precise Software Solutions is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.

We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We expect every member of the Precise community to do their part to cultivate and maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.