Senior Security Engineer
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Senior Security Engineer
WFH Flexible Washington, DC
Overview Tanaq Technical Services (TTS), a division of St. George Tanaq (SGT) Corporation, is an 8(a) Alaskan Native Small Business that specializes in delivering Enterprise Integrated Technology Solutions and Support Services to the Federal Government. TTS’s innovative approach combines proactive strategies, efficient processes, and emerging technologies to deliver seamless, integrated services for our clients. TTS prides itself in being Mission Driven, People Focused.
About the Role We are seeking a Senior Security Engineer to provide AI/Cloud Modernization support to the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of the Chief Information Officer (HUD OCIO).
The Senior Security Engineer will embed cybersecurity and compliance into HUD’s DevOps and AI/ML modernization initiatives. This role ensures that all development, cloud infrastructure, and automated pipelines meet federal security requirements while supporting secure delivery of enterprise-scale solutions.
This is a hybrid remote position based in Washington, D.C. that will require some onsite work at the customer’s location. An estimated 25% annual travel within the U.S. will be required.
Responsibilities Integrate security into the software development lifecycle, including encryption, role-based access control, and authentication mechanisms.
Implement federal security frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST, OMB M-Memos) across all DevOps and AI/ML initiatives.
Support development and security of CI/CD pipelines and automated workflows.
Conduct risk assessments and manage POA&Ms with HUD IT Security Office.
Collaborate with DevOps engineers to ensure secure cloud infrastructure, containerization, and microservices.
Maintain compliance documentation and provide guidance on data privacy, security standards, and model integrity.
Participate in AI/ML proofs of concept to identify and mitigate potential security risks.
Requirements Required Experience and Skills 7+ years of federal cybersecurity experience.
Experience securing DevOps pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and AI/ML systems.
Expertise in encryption, authentication, access control, and secure coding.
Knowledge of federal frameworks and compliance requirements (FedRAMP, NIST RMF, OMB guidance).
Experience managing POA&Ms and coordinating with IT Security Offices.
Previous experience in regulated/federal government environments is a plus.
Previous experience supporting HUD OCIO preferred.
Ability to pass required Federal background screening and obtain and maintain both government clearance and customer approval.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Technical Skills Cloud Security: AWS, Azure IAM and best practices
DevSecOps: embedding security in CI/CD pipelines
Encryption, authentication, and access control mechanisms
Risk assessment, vulnerability management, and security monitoring
AI/ML security considerations, including data privacy and model integrity
Security compliance documentation and reporting
Core Competencies Analytical and risk assessment expertise
Collaboration with DevOps, PMs, and AI/ML teams
Leadership in implementing secure development best practices
Clear communication of technical risks to executive and technical stakeholders
Continuous improvement of security and compliance processes
Education and Certifications Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field (required)
Master’s degree in related field (preferred)
Certifications: CISSP, CISM, or equivalent (required)
AWS Security Specialty or Azure Security Engineer Associate (preferred)
FedRAMP / NIST compliance training (preferred)
Physical Requirements Candidates must reside within daily commuting distance of Washington, D.C.
Must be willing and able to travel an estimated 25% of time within the U.S.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. May need to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
Pay Range The projected annual salary range for this position is $135,000-$143,000 USD.
Benefits Information Benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Tanaq. Full-time US-based employees gain access to healthcare benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision), Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k), Flexible Spending Account, EAP, Education Reimbursement, Paid Time Off and Holidays.
Our Commitment to Non-Discrimination Tanaq Technical Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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- Location:
- Washington, DC, United States
- Salary:
- $200,000 - $250,000
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Engineering