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Information Assurance / Security Engineer, Associate

Remote in McLean, VA, US • Posted 16 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD 80,000.00 per year

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Skills

Information Assurance
Cloud Security
Incident Management
Cyber Security
Workflow
Evaluation
SaaS
IaaS
DevOps
Artificial Intelligence
System On A Chip
ROOT
Reporting
Information Security
Writing
Scripting
Microsoft
Cloud Computing
Security Operations
Regulatory Compliance
Management
SAP BASIS
Security Clearance
Law
Health Care
Insurance
Training

Summary

Overview

We are looking for an Associate Information Security Engineer to work in enterprise cyber security operations environment designing and integrating cloud security solutions, assisting in incident response activities, supporting proactive threat hunting efforts, and working on cyber security projects and tasks. The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in cybersecurity principles, experience automating security tasks through scripting, and an understanding of how to embed security into modern cloud and DevOps workflows. This role also supports incident investigation, threat detection, and security tool evaluation and deployment.

Responsibilities

Implement and maintain security solutions in SaaS and IaaS environments
Write scripts to incorporate security into the DevOps lifecycle, including leveraging AI to improve security
Work with the SOC team to respond to security incidents
Investigate security alerts and event logs to identify root cause and mitigation plans
Conduct proactive threat hunting activities to identify suspicious behavior, emerging threats, and gaps in detection coverage
Evaluate security solutions to determine best fit and see them through deployment phase
Manage tasks and projects, track progress, and report on them

Qualifications

Experience working in information security operations
Experience in writing scripts to automate security tasks and integrate various cloud solutions, preferably in Microsoft cloud environments
Solid understanding of security operations and compliance environment with experience in managing multiple tasks and driving security initiatives within the IT group
Participation and standing in hackathons and CTF competitions a plus
Off-hours support on as-needed basis
ship and capable of getting a clearance

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $80,000.00/Yr. - USD $90,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

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Position Id: 69deaff01179c7ab4a596feff5369340
Posted 16 hours ago

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