Cybersecurity Engineer III at Trace3 in Linthicum Heights, MD
- Company: Trace3
- Location: Linthicum Heights, MD
- Posted: Sep 18, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $165,000 - $175,000 USD
- Experience: 8+ years
Overview
The Cyber Security Engineer III is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced cybersecurity solutions that protect organizational systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. This role serves as a senior technical resource within the cybersecurity team, providing expertise …
Job description
- The Cyber Security Engineer III is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced cybersecurity solutions that protect organizational systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. This role serves as a senior technical resource within the cybersecurity team, providing expertise in security architecture, threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response.
- The Cyber Security Engineer III works closely with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to ensure that security controls are integrated across enterprise environments and aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain enterprise security solutions including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, endpoint protection, and identity management tools.
- Develop and enforce security architecture standards across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
- Develop the Authority-To-Operate (ATO) authorization plan to ensure the CI/CD pipeline(s)
- Conduct security assessments and risk analyses for new technologies and system implementations.
- Monitor security events and investigate potential threats using SIEM and security monitoring tools.
- Lead technical investigations and support incident response activities for security breaches or suspicious activities.
- Perform threat hunting and analyze indicators of compromise (IOCs).
- Coordinate with internal teams to contain, remediate, and recover from security incidents.
- Integrate security controls into system architecture and infrastructure deployments.
- Conduct vulnerability scanning and manage remediation activities.
- Assess system and network vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Support patch management and security configuration compliance.
- Evaluate third-party tools and technologies for security risks.
- Ensure systems comply with applicable security standards and regulatory requirements.
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- Risk Management Framework (RMF)
- Assist with security audits, system authorization activities, and documentation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field (or equivalent experience) preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or information security preferred.
- Experience implementing and managing enterprise security tools such as SIEM, endpoint protection, firewalls, and vulnerability management platforms.
- Strong knowledge of network security, identity management, and security architecture principles.
- Experience with cloud security in environments such as AWS or Microsoft Azure.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience supporting federal government or regulated environments.
- Knowledge of secure system architecture and DevSecOps practices.
- Experience with security automation and scripting (PowerShell, Python, or similar) preferred.
Skills
Required
- SIEM
- Endpoint protection
- Firewalls
- Vulnerability management platforms
- Network security
- Identity management
- Security architecture
- Cloud security (AWS, Azure)
- Secure system architecture
- DevSecOps practices
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
- Competitive Compensation
- Training and development programs
- Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages
- Collaborative and cool culture
- Work-life balance and generous paid time off
- Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base salary.
- Estimated Pay Range
- $165,000 - $175,000 USD
About Trace3
Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate. Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it! Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco. Ready to discover the possibilities that live in technology? Come Join Us! We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems. Juice - The “Stuff” it takes to be a Needle Mover We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentally mapping out every checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like. Teamwork - Humble, Hungry and Smart We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it’s due and demonstrate transparency. We “bring the weather” by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures – not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us.