Cybersecurity Tools Engineer

9th Way Insignia

. Engineer, configure, integrate, and sustain cybersecurity tools supporting detection, prevention, vulnerability management, configuration management, and compliance .

Posted 9/22/2026contractRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $98,135 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in engineering, configuring, and integrating cybersecurity tools, with a strong focus on vulnerability management, compliance, and security operations. Proficient in developing technical documentation and implementing operational procedures to enhance security tool performance and data quality.

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Cybersecurity Tool EngineeringVulnerability ManagementSecurity OperationsTechnical DocumentationTroubleshooting Skills

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Hard Skills

CybersecuritySystems AdministrationTool IntegrationData AnalysisAutomation

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

SIEMEndpoint Detection and ResponseIdentity ManagementSecurity Configuration ManagementGRC Platforms

Industry Keywords

ComplianceConfiguration ManagementContinuous MonitoringTechnical StandardsDepartment of Veterans Affairs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engineer, configure, integrate, and sustain cybersecurity tools supporting detection, prevention, vulnerability management, configuration management, and compliance
Develop tool implementation plans, configuration standards, operating procedures, and technical documentation
Integrate tool data with security operations, asset-management, ticketing, reporting, and continuous-monitoring processes
Analyze tool performance, coverage gaps, alerts, and data quality; recommend improvements
Support upgrades, testing, troubleshooting, and operational handoff of security-tool capabilities
Support the Department of Veterans Affairs COSE program, which safeguards VA systems, data, and mission delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant technical experience
Five or more years of cybersecurity tool engineering, security operations, systems administration, or related technical experience
Hands-on experience with one or more tool categories such as SIEM, vulnerability management, endpoint detection and response, identity management, security configuration management, or GRC platforms
Experience integrating tools, analyzing security data, and documenting technical configurations and procedures
Strong troubleshooting, automation, and technical documentation skills
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
401(k)
Basic Life A&D
STD
LTD
PTO
Telehealth
Paid holidays
FSA
HSA
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Traveling Assistance