PROGRAM BACKGROUND

The ORCUS Program supports critical cybersecurity, counter-intrusion, and digital protection operations for senior officials, high-risk personnel, and strategic partners. The mission involves the safeguarding of sensitive communications, network infrastructure, and classified or mission-critical digital assets against state-sponsored and advanced persistent threats (APTs).

Personnel assigned to ORCUS are expected to execute their duties with discretion, precision, and unwavering commitment to national-level security standards.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Cybersecurity Engineer will conduct advanced cyber defense activities, including network hardening, threat analysis, incident response, red-team operations, and continuous monitoring in support of ORCUS security objectives. The selected individual will provide expert guidance on hostile cyber activity, emerging threats, and mission assurance measures.

This role requires a cybersecurity expert with a proven record in high-sensitivity environments, capable of operating with minimal oversight and trusted to make decisions that directly impact mission security.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Conduct proactive threat hunting and real-time incident response against sophisticated adversaries

• Perform digital forensics, intrusion analysis, and malware evaluation

• Lead vulnerability assessments and red-team/blue-team operations to identify system weaknesses

• Architect secure network and cloud environments in accordance with DoD, NIST, and Zero-Trust standards

• Maintain and monitor SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and defensive counter-cyber capabilities

• Produce intelligence-driven reports, risk assessments, and executive-level briefings

• Ensure compliance across applicable cybersecurity frameworks, policies, and federal directives

• Coordinate with federal, defense, and intelligence entities as required under mission scope

QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED)

• Active TS/SCI security clearance

• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related discipline

• 5+ years of operational cybersecurity experience within defense, intelligence, or federal environments

• Demonstrated expertise in:

  • Network defense, SOC operations, and APT mitigation

  • Zero-Trust architecture and secure communications

  • Cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP), VPN, IAM, and endpoint defense

• Strong familiarity with: NIST, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK, DoD security controls

• One or more of the following advanced certifications highly preferred: CISSP, OSCP, OSCE, CCSP, GCIH, GCIA, GPEN, CEH, GREM, CISM

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

• Work in U.S. Government, DoD, IC, or secured critical-infrastructure environments

• Experience defending against nation-state cyber actors and APT campaigns

PROGRAM BENEFITS

• $160,000 – $210,000+ annual salary (based on qualifications)

• Comprehensive federal-style benefits package including medical, dental, vision, insurance, 401(k), and paid leave

• Access to cutting-edge cyber defense technologies, classified research, and mission support systems

• Opportunities for advancement within a high-priority national-security program