Cyber Security Engineer

05 Nov 2024

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Our Client is looking for a Senior Cyber Security Engineer. This is a remote position. If you are interested in this opening. Please send a copy of your updated resume in word format. Thank you.

DESCRIPTION: A Senior Cyber Security Specialist has IT experience with Cyber Security Policy and threat mitigation. Must have knowledge and experience in Cyber Security Tools, network topologies, intrusion detection, PKI, and secured networks. Knowledge of implementation and security levels and roles necessary for successful deployment.

JOB DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:The Contractor shall perform support services within the ITOPS IO Security Management Division. Thisdivision is charged with establishing a centralized security program to address security with ITOPS IO’sprojects. Some security tasks are currently accomplished utilizing various tools, technologies, and processes thatare not standardized across ITOPS (i.e. AITC, HITC, PITC, QITC, CITC, Regional Data Centers,Business Partner Extensions, External Cloud environments). Not all IT security functions are currentlymanaged under a standardized set of processes and technologies or in a centralized format. In somecases, more than one process exists for a single function, i.e. access requests. In other cases, while aprocess or security system exists, its use is not commonplace at all applicable sites.
  • Contribute to Cybersecurity Strategy
  • Help define Cybersecurity Architecture as part of joint cybersecurity infrastructure group
  • Help test and evaluate 3rd security technologies and tools
  • Collaborate with Engineering and Operations teams to address cybersecurity vulnerabilities by either installing 3rd party security technologies or developing new software or fixing existing software
  • Monitor and analyze cybersecurity infrastructure for optimal performance
  • Produce and present security reports for management
  • Troubleshoot and document cybersecurity incidents
  • Implementing COTS and customized comprehensive network security policies to identify and protect networks and systems from cybersecurity threats.

Requirements:
  • 5+ years of experience with networking protocols and network configuration/operation
  • In-depth technical knowledge of security engineering, computer and network security, security protocols and applied cryptography
  • 5+ years of experience setting up and daily management of Firewalls, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Network Visibility Tools, Security Information and Event Management, Web Application Firewalls
  • 3+ years of experience with network security threat intelligence feed configurations
  • 5+ years of experience with network infrastructure monitoring to issue availability and optimal performance
  • Programming experience
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • Certifications Cisco SourceFire Certified Professional, CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA Security, CCNP Security, CCIE Security are a plus, but not required.

LOCATION: Remote

TRAVEL: NO

VIRTUAL: NO

EXPECTED START DATE: ASAP

EXPECTED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 6/7/19 – 6/6/20 with one possible one-year option period through 6/6/21

ANTICAPTED HOURS: 40 hours per week

MINIMUM EDUCATION/MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, electronics engineering or other engineering or technical discipline plus 10 years of experience. 8 years of additional experience may be substituted for education.

  • ID: #22200211
  • State: Virginia Alexandria 22301 Alexandria USA
  • City: Alexandria
  • Salary: $100,000+
  • Job type: Contract
  • Showed: 2021-11-05
  • Deadline: 2022-01-01
  • Category: Et cetera