Role: Cybersecurity Engineer 3
Location: Richmond, VA (Webcam Interview)
Job Type: Contract (Long Term)
Job Description
Work Arrangement: Primarily remote. Occasional onsite attendance required for meetings as requested by the manager (monthly).
Employment Type: Contract with potential conversion to full-time after 6 months (no guarantee).
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to support and manage security products for local government environments. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience configuring, administering, and maintaining enterprise security tools, with a focus on endpoint detection and response (EDR) and vulnerability management systems.
This role requires a self-directed professional who can work independently while also collaborating effectively with internal teams and stakeholders.
Core Responsibilities
Administer and Maintain EDR Tools (40%)
- Tune detection rules to reduce false positives and improve threat visibility.
- Ensure asset inventory accuracy and completeness.
- Regularly update EDR platforms and agents.
- Review, adjust, and enforce security policies.
- Conduct system health checks to ensure proper functionality.
- Investigate and remediate unexpected agent behavior.
- Ensure integrations are functioning correctly and troubleshoot issues as needed.
Administer and Maintain Vulnerability Management Systems (40%)
- Maintain and update vulnerability management platforms and agents.
- Conduct health checks to ensure systems are functioning properly.
- Tune scan policies to improve accuracy and reduce false positives.
- Ensure asset inventories are accurate and up to date.
- Configure and schedule vulnerability scans.
- Investigate and remediate unexpected agent behavior.
- Validate and troubleshoot system integrations.
General Support (20%)
- Respond to and resolve customer inquiries and issues through the ticketing system and SOC.
- Maintain and update Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) platforms and agents.
- Accurately document customer interactions, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions.
- Escalate complex or unresolved issues as needed.
- Monitor ticket queues to ensure SLAs are met and follow up with customers as required.
Desired Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Administrator (CCFA)
- Tenable Certification
- Additional cybersecurity-related certifications are a plus
Required / Desired Skills
Skill |
Administer and maintain EDR tools |
Administer and maintain vulnerability management systems |
Experience in information security with a focus on security technologies |
Strong verbal and written communication skills |
Ability to work independently and collaboratively |
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail |
Relevant cybersecurity certifications |
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