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Telos Corporation · 14 hours ago

Cyber Security Architect/Engineer - Case Management Engineer - JB

Reston, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Telos Corporation is a trusted company for security-conscious organizations, focusing on protecting vital IT assets. They are seeking a Backend Security Engineering Case Management Engineer to architect and implement the backend foundation of a next-generation case management platform, ensuring it serves as a scalable and extensible system for security programs.

Cloud SecurityCyber SecurityEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologyNetwork SecuritySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

Backend engineeringAPI designSecurity engineeringDatabase expertisePythonJavaGoNode.jsCloud-native architectureDoD 8570.01-M CertificationSystem design capabilitiesCommunicationCross-functional collaborationAttention to detail

Required

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

Bachelor's degree and 5+ 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