Cyber Security Architect/Engineer - Case Management Engineer - JB - (3412)

The most security-conscious organizations trust Telos Corporation to protect their vital IT assets. The reputation of our company rests on the quality of our solutions and the integrity of our people. Explore what you can bring to our solutions in the areas of cyber, cloud and enterprise security.

Be a part of the Telos culture and see what sets us apart! Telos offers an excellent compensation package with benefits that include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and 401k. Our employees enjoy more than just a great work environment!

We are looking for a Backend Security Engineering Case Management Engineer to architect and implement the backend foundation of our next-generation case management platform. This role is focused on backend systems design, data architecture, integration engineering, and workflow enablement, ensuring the platform serves as a scalable, extensible system-of-record for security programs.

This position will be based at Reston, VA

Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with program architects to design the backend infrastructure for a modern security case management solution, including data models, storage layers, metadata standards, and service orchestration.
• Establish engineering standards for API design, data handling, security, error management, and auditability.
• Design and implement high-performance APIs, microservices, and system components that support case lifecycle workflows.
• Build the foundational taxonomy and object models for cases, entities, evidence, workflows, and automation triggers.
• Drive platform scalability, reliability, and performance through best-practice engineering patterns.
• Develop backend integrations between the case management platform and security tools such as SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management platforms, threat intelligence sources, identity systems, and ticketing/ITSM platforms.
• Build and maintain API services, event pipelines, data ingestion jobs, and synchronization services.
• Implement automated backend workflows to support case routing, enrichment, evidence linkage, and cross-platform data federation.
• Ensure the platform adheres to industry security practices, including authentication, authorization, and secure data transmission.
• Maintain documentation including backend architecture diagrams, schema definitions, integration specs, and operational runbooks.
• Collaborate with frontend teams, product owners, and platform architects to ensure cohesive end-to-end system design.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of backend engineering or platform engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in backend languages (e.g., Python, Java, Go, Node.js).
• Demonstrated experience architecting or integrating with workflow, case/ticketing, or automation platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira, TheHive, custom-built systems).
• Deep experience designing APIs (REST, GraphQL) and event-driven systems.
• Strong skills in integrating complex systems using APIs, message queues, streaming platforms, and ETL pipelines.
• Solid knowledge of security engineering concepts, secure coding standards, and platform hardening for highly regulated environments (e.g. DoD, Energy, Finance).
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
• Associate’s degree and 5+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, or Master’s degree and 1+ year of experience supporting IT projects and activities. Years of experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II Certification, including Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, GICSP, or CND Certification
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570.01-M Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification, including CEH, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND certification within 30 days of start date
• Strong architectural and system design capabilities
• Ability to translate platform requirements into scalable backend implementations
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on reliability and maintainability
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Database expertise (SQL and NoSQL), schema design, and performance optimization.
• Exposure to cloud-native architecture in AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Familiarity with data modeling for security or operational systems.

The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements to access sensitive information, which requires US citizenship.

Telos maintains a drug-free workplace and will conduct drug testing on all applicants who have accepted an offer of employment.

Telos Corporation participates in the E-Verify program. Therefore, any employment with Telos will also be contingent upon confirmation from the Social Security Administration ("SSA") and/or the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") of your authorization to work in the United States. Telos offers excellent compensation packages including salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future.

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