Cyber Security Engineer

We are looking for a Cyber Security Specialist / Engineer to ensure cyber security projects meet objectives. They are responsible for various tasks, including process re-engineering and documentation of activities related to this area.

A Cyber Security Specialist's responsibilities include using their skills to detect insecure features and malicious activities within the Customer's network and infrastructure. They will implement customized application security assessments for asset risk, corporate policy compliance as well as conduct vulnerability assessment. They should have advanced understanding of TCP / IP, common networking ports and protocols, traffic flow, system administration, OSI model, defense-in-depth and common security elements.

The specialist's focus is not only limited to assessing whether vulnerabilities exist but also how those risks could be mitigated which can help provide the Customer [with more confidence about] system stability going forward.

Ultimately, you will work to ensure network security.

• Safeguarding information system assets
• Protecting systems by defining access privileges, control structures and resources
• Implementing security improvements

• Implementation and validation of security controls that support the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and ICD 503 Security Accreditation  
• Developing architecture documentation and Systems Security Plans (SSP) to support Accreditation and Authorization (A&A) reviews 
• POA&M development and implementation 
• Security Development and Operations (SecDevOps) 
• Various security tools and processes such as Splunk, Nessus Security Center, WebInspect, Xacta 
• Cloud experience (AWS, Microsoft Azure, etc.) 
• CISSP
• Determine security violations and inefficiencies by conducting periodic audits
• Upgrade our network and infrastructure systems
• Implement and maintain security controls
• Identify and solve potential and actual security problems
• Assess the current situation, evaluating trends and anticipating security requirements
• Keep users informed by preparing performance reports; communicating systems status
• Maintain quality service by following organization standards
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops 
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

• Proven work experience as a Cyber Security Engineer or similar role
• Hands-on experience analyzing high volumes of logs, network data and other attack artifacts
• Experience with vulnerability scanning solutions
• Proficiency with antivirus and security software
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience.