HUD - Security Tools Engineer
cFocus Software IncorporatedRole Overview
cFocus Software Incorporated is hiring a senior-level HUD - Security Tools Engineer. This is a full-time hybrid role, based in Washington. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
cFocus Software seeks a Security Tools Engineer to join our program supporting Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This position is remote. This position requires a Public Trust clearance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, security tools engineering, or SOC engineering roles.
- Hands-on experience with enterprise security tools (e.g., Splunk, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto, Tenable, ServiceNow, AWS security services).
- Experience integrating security tools in cloud and hybrid environments.
Duties
- Engineer, deploy, configure, and maintain security tools across cloud (AWS GovCloud), on-premise, and hybrid environments.
- Manage and optimize SOC toolsets including SIEM, SOAR, EDR, IDS/IPS, vulnerability management, DLP, and cloud security platforms.
- Perform installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management of security tools.
- Integrate multiple security tools and platforms to enable centralized monitoring, automation, and orchestration.
- Develop and maintain automation for threat detection, response, and remediation processes.
- Support log aggregation, data collection, and tool interoperability across enterprise systems.
- Evaluate, test, and implement new security technologies and tools to improve SOC capabilities.
- Conduct system reviews and fit/gap analyses to ensure tools align with OEM best practices and federal requirements.
- Maintain tool performance, availability, and uptime (targeting 99.95% SOC availability).
- Ensure security tools are compliant with NIST, FISMA, OMB, CISA, and federal cybersecurity mandates.
- Support continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident response activities.
- Develop dashboards, metrics, and reporting capabilities for security posture visibility.
- Collaborate with SOC analysts, engineers, and leadership to enhance detection and response capabilities.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to tool performance, integration, and data flow.
- Maintain documentation for tools, configurations, integrations, and processes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the HUD - Security Tools Engineer position at cFocus Software Incorporated?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to cFocus Software Incorporated. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Is the HUD - Security Tools Engineer role at cFocus Software Incorporated remote or in-office?
This is a hybrid role based in Washington. Expect a mix of in-office and remote days, with the specific cadence set by the hiring manager.
What does a HUD - Security Tools Engineer at cFocus Software Incorporated earn?
cFocus Software Incorporated has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the HUD - Security Tools Engineer role at cFocus Software Incorporated posted?
This role was posted on April 2, 2026 (67 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the HUD - Security Tools Engineer role at cFocus Software Incorporated require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. cFocus Software Incorporated lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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