IS/IT SME Level V - CND

Job#: 3034163

Job Description:
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (CND / Continuous Monitoring)

Location: Suffolk, Virginia (Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract to Perm

Role Overview

We are seeking an IS/IT Subject Matter Expert Level V to support a Joint Training DevSecOps pipeline core infrastructure and data center. The selected candidate will be responsible for supporting the Deputy Directorate, Joint Training (DDJT) for Continuous Network Defense (CND) cybersecurity engineering. This role is 100% onsite in Suffolk, VA.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all aspects of the Continuous Network Defense cybersecurity tools in accordance with all applicable DoD Instructions (DoDI), policies and regulations.
• Utilize Tenable and Nessus to perform regularly scheduled discovery and vulnerability scans, provide analysis of results, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Manage Trellix ePO and deploy endpoint products (ENS, PA, DLP, etc.) to implement and enforce endpoint security policies.
• Implement ForeScout policies for the Comply-To-Connect (C2C) initiative to ensure continuous compliance and quarantine unauthorized devices.
• Monitor Cortex Xpanse to identify and assess external-facing assets and respond to alerts with corrective actions.
• Ensure continuous data flow is active for the Continuous Monitoring and Risk Scoring (CMRS) DoD system.
• Configure, modify, and deploy security policies on Cisco Firepower Management Console (FMC) to enforce intrusion prevention (IPS).
• Utilize and validate DNS and DHCP data within Infoblox, monitoring for anomalous records and unauthorized entries.
• Implement an AD Audit Engine to detect and investigate anomalous activity within Active Directory.
• Conduct threat hunts and reconnaissance using network traffic analysis, heuristic analysis, and cybersecurity data analysis to identify and mitigate indicators of compromise (IoC).

Required Qualifications

Clearance: Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) Security Clearance as a condition of employment.

Education & Experience: A Master's degree in Cybersecurity or a related field, or 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering focused on Government-approved cybersecurity tools. Must have 5+ years of experience related to DoD cybersecurity vulnerability detection and response utilizing tools within FISMA compliance.

Certifications: An active IAT Level III certification is required (e.g., CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH). A functional area training certificate is also required prior to the start date.

Technical Skills: Experience with big data analytical tools such as Elasticsearch and Splunk is required.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated compensation for this position is $170,000 annually. The pay rate range is $78.00/hr to $83.00/hr. A comprehensive benefits package is available to eligible employees.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at or .

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.