Cyber Security Engineer with Security Clearance

CYBER SECURITY ENGINEER ONSITE in Silver Spring, MD, or Boulder, CO Must-Haves: Active Secret Clearance B.S.

in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information technology, or other Cyber Security field and 4+ years of prior relevant experience.

(Additional years of relevant experience and/or technology certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree) • Knowledge of: * * security system design tools, methods, and techniques * new and emerging information technology (IT) and cybersecurity technologies * specific operational impacts of cybersecurity * system life cycle management principles, including software security and usability * capabilities and requirements analysis * basic system, network, and OS hardening techniques * background in supporting: Linux/UNIX, Python/PowerShell/Javascript, vulnerability scanning & patching, firewalls, and networking * background in administering: Windows, Archer, ThreatConnect, FireEye, Tenable/Nessus, WebInspect, SCCM, VMWare, FreeNAS/Pure/NetApp storage, and PKI certificate management • Skills in: * * conducting vulnerability scans and recognizing vulnerabilities in security systems * identifying systemic security issues based on the analysis of vulnerability and configuration data * troubleshooting and diagnosing cyber defense infrastructure and application anomalies and working through a resolution * applying and incorporating information technologies into the proposed solution * independently making configuration updates to ensure system availability needs • Ability to share meaningful insights about the context of an organization's threat environment that improve its risk management posture • Ability and drive to quickly learn new software and IT concepts • Comprehension of accepted security practices, troubleshooting issues, attack vectors, and customer support Preferred Qualifications: • Demonstrated experience in cyber security design, engineering, and operations • Background with System Administration, Network Administration Network Security, Networking Standards, Network Protocols, NIST/FISMA standards and controls, SIEM platforms and security tools, Network Hardware Configurations • Cyber Security Training or Certification (ie Securty+, Network+, SPLUNK, FireEye) • Knowledge of NIST SP 800 53 series or ISO 27000 series documents • Windows 10 security best practices and configurations • Understanding of advanced threat detection in an enterprise environment • Understanding of malware families, their types, and the threat they pose • Proficiency with Microsoft Windows administrative & troubleshooting tools • Demonstrated experience performing cybersecurity analysis from an operations & engineering perspective • Background with Splunk (preferred) or other SIEM platform