Location: Reston, VA
Salary: $167k
Relocation Assistance: Yes
Role:
Are you excited at the prospect of developing innovative solutions to enable secure and reliable operations of enterprise computer systems? Are you fascinated by the possibilities presented by engineering, designing, development, and implementation of enterprise network cyber defense capabilities to prevent sophisticated cyber threats? In an increasingly connected world, it is critical to understand the fundamentals of layered defense and zero trust technologies. As a cyber engineer, you will prevent adversary network threats, identify advanced attack vectors, and thwart methods of exploitation.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
We have an opportunity for you to use your leadership, strategy, and analytical skills to improve this Fortune 500 company’s delivery to our clients. You’ll work individually or in a small integrated team, and lead a task, project, or team. You will ensure project completion and provide guidance and direction to lower-level technicians, specialists, and managers. You’ll provide expertise in the engineering design, development, direction, and implementation of enterprise network cyber defense capabilities. You will apply familiarity with the utilization, configuration, and implementation of cyber defense capabilities, including web content filters, email security capabilities, Intrusion Detection System, Intrusion Prevention System, Host Based Security System, Security Incident and Event Management, Domain Name System security practices, advanced log analysis, network monitoring, network flow analysis, packet capture analysis, network proxies, firewalls, anti-virus capabilities, Linux or UNIX command line, and access control lists. Join our team as we improve our ability to execute critical missions across the globe through cybersecurity.
Required Qualifications:
· 5+ years of experience with cybersecurity tools, including Palo Alto Firewalls, DoD Endpoint Security Solution (ESS) formerly (HBSS), Trellix or FireEye tools, ForeScout, Splunk or Cribl, or DoD ACAS
· Experience with Windows and Linux servers, including troubleshooting applications, hardening using STIGs, and patching and updating
· Experience with the design of cyber systems or solutions
· Experience with Gigamon, Ansible, Encase, Fidelis, Suricata, Varonis, or VMWare tools
· Knowledge of DoD Risk Management Framework
· Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
· Palo Alto Firewalls, DoD Endpoint Security Solution (ESS) formerly (HBSS), Trellix or FireEye tools, ForeScout, or Splunk certifications
· DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level III Certification, including CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, or GCIH
· Ability to obtain a DoD 8570.01-M Cyber Security Service Provider – Infrastructure Support Certification, including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND within 6 months of start date
Formal Education:
· HS diploma or GED and 12+ years of experience with conducting or supporting cyber engineering projects and activities, Associate’s degree and 10+ years of experience with conducting or supporting cyber engineering projects and activities, Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience with conducting or supporting cyber engineering projects and activities, or Master’s degree and 6+ years of experience with conducting or supporting cyber engineering projects and activities
Desired Skills:
· Experience with Commercial Cloud Enterprise
· Experience with big data analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or anomaly detection
· Experience with Zero-Trust Architecture and Cloud services, including AWS, Azure, or GCP
· Experience with DevSecOps, CI and CD, IaC and CaC, IT Infrastructure Library, and IT Service Management
· Experience scripting in PowerShell and BASH command line interfaces, or in Python or Perl scripting languages
· Experience in a consulting or client-facing environment
· Ability to automate security configurations of Linux and Windows systems
· Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, including using presentation expertise to convey complex ideas to client and internal staff
· Possession of excellent problem-solving skills
DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification, including CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, or GCIH Certification
