Security Engineer – Security Automation Engineer, Mid

Connected Logistics

. Perform end-to-end incident response for PII incidents and PII-related data breaches, including identification, containment, eradication, and recovery .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeSpringfield • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end incident response for PII incidents, utilizing Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity and privacy policies. Capable of assessing security risks and coordinating remediation activities with stakeholders to protect sensitive information.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PII Incident ResponseData Loss Prevention (DLP)Cybersecurity Risk AssessmentSecurity AutomationDoD Information Security Compliance

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Hard Skills

Incident ResponseData Breach ManagementSecurity EngineeringSecurity ArchitectureCybersecurity MonitoringRemediation ProcessesTechnical Controls AssessmentData Exposure InvestigationSecurity OrchestrationCompliance Validation

Soft Skills

Communication with StakeholdersCollaboration with Technical Teams

Tools & Technologies

DLP SolutionsSecurity Automation ToolsIncident Response Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Public Trust: T4 or T5 (TS)

Industry Keywords

Personally Identifiable Information (PII)CybersecurityInformation SecurityPrivacy SafeguardsFederal Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform end-to-end incident response for PII incidents and PII-related data breaches, including identification, containment, eradication, and recovery
Use Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools to identify improperly stored or transmitted PII
Quarantine improperly stored PII and support remediation to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure
Assess PII-related security risks and recommend corrective and risk-mitigation actions
Ensure security controls and safeguards protect sensitive and personally identifiable information
Coordinate security response, containment, eradication, and recovery activities with stakeholders and mission partners
Validate completion and effectiveness of remedial actions resulting from PII incidents
Ensure cybersecurity and privacy activities comply with applicable information security and privacy policies
Support security automation and repeatable processes that improve security monitoring, incident response, and remediation efficiency and consistency
Support the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Information Security Cybersecurity Operations Systems Engineering program

Requirements

What you’ll need

Public Trust: T4 or T5 (TS)
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline, or an Associate's degree in the above discipline with an additional 2 years of experience
Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, security architecture, information technology, or a closely related field
Experience supporting PII incident response and data breach management
Experience using Data Loss Prevention (DLP) technologies to identify, investigate, quarantine, and remediate improperly stored or transmitted sensitive data
Knowledge of cybersecurity incident response processes, including identification, containment, eradication, and recovery
Ability to assess security risks and recommend appropriate technical and procedural controls
Experience working with technical teams, stakeholders, and mission partners to coordinate cybersecurity remediation activities
Knowledge of DoD information security and privacy requirements
Preferred: experience supporting cybersecurity or privacy operations within environments
Preferred: hands-on experience configuring, operating, or administering enterprise DLP solutions
Preferred: experience with security automation, including automating security monitoring, incident response, investigation, or remediation workflows
Preferred: familiarity with security orchestration and automated response processes and technologies
Preferred: experience investigating PII exposure across data at rest and data in transit
Preferred: understanding of cybersecurity controls, privacy safeguards, risk mitigation, and compliance validation in federal environments
Preferred: ability to communicate technical security findings, remediation requirements, and risk recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) package
Generous Paid Time Off
Ongoing professional development
Confidentiality for all applicants