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eTrepid

Veteran-owned MSSP offering ransomware warranty

Information Security Engineer

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior, Expert
Bachelor's
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
Remote
CybersecuritySecurity Engineering & Architecture
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience is preferred.
  • CISSP certification is required.
  • Industry certifications such as CISA, CISM, CEH, GIAC, or equivalent are preferred.
  • At least 8 years of relevant experience focusing on security analysis is required.
  • At least 3 years of network security experience configuring firewalls, network intrusion detection and prevention systems, data-loss prevention, virtual private networks, proxy or web-content filtering, web application firewalls, network access control, zero-trust, GRE/IPSec, or network segmentation is required.
  • Experience managing and configuring vulnerability management tools, cloud security including CASB and Microsoft 365, identity and access management tools, or multifactor authentication is required.
  • At least 3 years of endpoint security experience configuring antivirus or MDR/EDR solutions, hardening Windows Server and workstation operating systems, or managing mobile device management and mobility is required.
  • Experience with SIEM management and tuning, incident response, forensics, playbook development, or SOAR tools is required.
  • Ability to use procedures, methods, and tools to identify, represent, and formally assess important aspects of alternative decisions to make an optimal decision is required.
  • Experience with IT governance or risk is required.
  • Strong knowledge of network and infrastructure security architecture is required.
  • Experience working with Linux and Windows operating systems is required.
  • Experience with Microsoft Azure and IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and NaaS platforms is required.
  • Detailed knowledge of incident analysis and response concepts and techniques, including incident tracking, root cause analysis, lessons learned, and process improvement, is required.
  • Knowledge of compliance standards and security frameworks including COBIT, NIST, HIPAA, ISO 27001/2, OWASP, and PCI is required.
  • Knowledge of security regulations, frameworks, and requirements affecting the SMB market, including GLBA, HIPAA, PCI, NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, and CMMC, is required.
  • Ability to work extended hours and weekends when required is required.
  • Candidates must be United States citizens.
  • Candidates must be able to gain a security clearance.
Responsibilities
  • Participate in planning, deploying, documenting, monitoring, and maintaining layered security for corporate and client-facing infrastructures.
  • Engineer, tune, and provide guidance for network security controls and hardening, including IDS/IPS, web filtering, cloud technologies, email and spam security, and firewalls.
  • Engineer, tune, and provide guidance to the Information Security Team for incident response and SIEM management.
  • Perform cloud security and compliance activities for Azure and AWS.
  • Manage and support identity and access management.
  • Support the investigation and resolution of security incidents.
  • Perform security user-awareness training and phishing campaigns.
  • Perform vulnerability management and support penetration testing and remediation.
  • Engineer, tune, and provide guidance for mobile and endpoint security controls and hardening, including antivirus, endpoint detection and response, data-loss prevention, and encryption.
  • Translate security controls and requirements into system specification requirements.
  • Perform third-party vendor risk management assessments.
  • Plan, develop, and enhance security standards, gather requirements, and engineer security solutions across the risk and technology portfolio.
  • Assist in designing computer security architecture and developing detailed cybersecurity designs.
  • Engineer, implement, and monitor security measures protecting computer systems, storage, infrastructure, and cloud applications.
  • Define system security requirements, identify vulnerabilities, and coordinate remediation plans.
  • Support and coordinate risk assessments and security evaluations for vendors deploying solutions on-premises or in the cloud.
  • Participate in proofs of concept and technical evaluations of technologies, designs, and solutions, and provide recommendations.
  • Plan and coordinate the deployment of security and vulnerability patches to computer systems.
  • Prepare and document standard operating procedures and standards.
  • Develop technical solutions and select and implement security tools to mitigate vulnerabilities and automate repeatable tasks.
  • Write comprehensive reports containing assessment findings, outcomes, and proposals for further system security enhancements.
  • Plan, automate, and deploy new infrastructure and security capabilities.
  • Participate as a subject-matter expert in security-awareness trainings, webinars, and podcasts.
  • Present in person and virtually to customers, partners, and executives.
Desired Qualifications
  • Industry certifications such as CISA, CISM, CEH, GIAC, or equivalent.
  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or Information Systems, or equivalent experience.

About the company

eTrepid provides fully managed cybersecurity services as a veteran-owned Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP). It offers comprehensive cyber protection aligned to the five NIST framework tenets, wrapped with warranties and insurance: a $1,000,000 ransomware warranty, up to $5,000,000 in cyber breach insurance, and $100,000 in cyber crime insurance. The company operates 24/7 with real-time monitoring and a ten-minute response time guarantee, and it can deploy in all 50 states. It keeps up with regulations like the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and partners with global IT leaders to monitor client systems around the clock. Its goal is to deliver fear-free IT security by providing thorough, rapid protection and insured peace of mind for its clients.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Mechanicsville, Iowa

Founded

2009

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What believers are saying

  • Updated August 26, 2026, eTrepid published six current compliance and AI governance articles.
  • Current GSA eLibrary record and veteran-owned status strengthen federal sales credibility.
  • FY2026 CMMC deadlines drive contractor demand for readiness, assessments, and remediation support.

What critics are saying

  • Eleven-to-fifty employees limits delivery capacity if GSA orders expand in 2026.
  • Heavy CMMC positioning ties revenue to DoD enforcement timing and procurement cycles.
  • A bigger MSSP or Microsoft partner can bundle cheaper compliance services and compress margins.

What makes eTrepid unique

  • eTrepid sells CMMC, AI governance, and managed security to Defense Industrial Base clients.
  • It holds GSA MAS 47QTCA21D00FP, with current option period ending September 28, 2026.
  • Microsoft AOS-G partnership and GCC High support target regulated government cloud buyers.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid Vacation
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Professional Development Budget