Cybersecurity Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Peerless seeks a strategic and experienced Corporate Cybersecurity Engineer to lead enterprise cybersecurity initiatives and oversee Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance efforts. This role is a high-impact opportunity for a cybersecurity professional ready to take ownership of corporate security infrastructure, guide compliance strategy, and help build a scalable cybersecurity program as the organization grows.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field

5–7 years of progressive cybersecurity experience, including leadership or senior-level responsibilities

Demonstrated experience leading CMMC and / or NIST 800-171 compliance programs

Strong hands-on experience with microsoft security technologies (Intune, Defender for Endpoint, Sentinel), VMware vSphere / ESXi virtualization environments, active Directory security and PKI infrastructure

Experience developing and maintaining, System Security Plans (SSPs), CMMC control mappings and assessment artifacts, audit logging and SIEM solutions

Experience implementing least-privilege access controls and network segmentation

Background supporting government contractors or federal agencies

CISSP, CISM, or equivalent senior-level cybersecurity certification

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

CMMC Certified Professional (CCP) or Certified Assessor (CCA)

Microsoft security certifications (SC-200, SC-300, SC-400)

Experience designing Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions, application proxy and data loss prevention solutions using Microsoft Purview

Experience securing CI / CD pipelines and development environments

Prior experience building or leading a cybersecurity team

Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, or network consolidation initiatives