Cyber Security System Engineer - Washington, DC (Onsite)

Overview

On Site
BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Full Time
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent

Skills

Attention to detail
Data loss prevention
C++
Cyber security
Security clearance
Problem solving
Proxies
Security audit
Network security
Security controls
Change management
Computer science
Systems engineering
Incident management
Microsoft Office
Endpoint protection
Analytical skill
Firewall
Virtual private network
IDS
IPS
Network
Planning
Management
Data
Testing
Reporting
Communication
Forensics
Python
Java
Ruby
Shell

Job Details

Job Title: Cyber Security System Engineer
Location: Washington, DC (Onsite)
Duration: Fulltime/ Contract

Security Clearance: Mandatory

Job Description:
We are looking to hire a cyber security engineer with an analytical mind and a detailed understanding of cybersecurity methodologies. Cyber security engineers are expected to have meticulous attention to detail, outstanding problem-solving skills, work comfortably under pressure, and deliver on tight deadlines.

To ensure success, a cyber security engineer must display an excellent understanding of technology infrastructures using Firewalls, VPN, Data Loss Prevention, IDS/IPS, Web-Proxy, and Security Audits. Top candidates will be comfortable working with a variety of technologies, security problems, and troubleshooting of the network.

Responsibilities:

  • Planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and upgrading security measures for the protection of the organization's data, systems, and networks.
  • Troubleshooting security and network problems.
  • Responding to all system and/or network security breaches.
  • Ensuring that the organization's data and infrastructure are protected by enabling the appropriate security controls.
  • Participating in the change management process.
  • Testing and identifying network and system vulnerabilities.
  • Daily administrative tasks, reporting, and communication with the relevant departments in the organization.
Requirements:
  • A degree in computer science, IT, systems engineering, or related qualification.
  • 2 years of work experience with incident detection, incident response, and forensics.
  • Experience with Firewalls (functionality and maintenance), Office 365 Security, VSX, and Endpoint Security.
  • Proficiency in Python, C++, Java, Ruby, Node, Go, and/or Power Shell.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong attention to detail with an analytical mind and outstanding problem-solving skills.
  • Great awareness of cybersecurity trends and hacking techniques.