Cybersecurity Engineer

Remote • Posted 3 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago

Contract W2

Contract Independent

No Travel Required

Remote

$70 - $80/hr

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EDR
Vulnerability Management
Cyber Security

Summary

Role: Cybersecurity Engineer 3

Location: Richmond, VA

Work Mode: Remote

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Interview Mode: Only Video

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to support Security Products for Local Governments. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of configuring and administering Security Tools and Products.

Core Responsibilities

Administer and Maintain EDR Tools (40%)

Tune detection rules to reduce false positives and improve threat visibility for each covered locality.
Ensure asset inventory is accurate and up to date for each covered locality.
Regularly update the EDR platform and agents to the latest versions.
Review and adjust security policies.
Conduct health checks to ensure the EDR system is functioning properly.
Investigate and remediate unexcepted agent behavior
Ensure that Integrations are working as required and troubleshoot when issues are identified

Administer and Maintain Vulnerability Management System (40%)

Maintain and update the vulnerability management platform and agents
Conduct health checks to ensure the VMS system is functioning properly.
Tune scan policies to reduce false positives and improve accuracy for each covered locality
Ensure asset inventory is accurate and up to date for each covered locality
Configure and schedule scans for each covered locality.
Investigate and remediate unexpected agent behavior
Ensure that integrations are working as required and troubleshoot when issues are identified

General Support (20%)

Respond to and resolve customer inquiries and issues submitted through the ticketing system and SOC
Maintain and update the Remote Monitoring and Management platform and agents
Accurately document customer interactions, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions
Escalate complex or unresolved issues as needed
Monitor ticket queues to ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are met and follow up with customers as needed

Desired Certifications

Security+
CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Administrator (CCFA)
Tenable Certified
Additional Cybersecurity Related Certifications

Skills Required:

Administer and Maintain EDR Tools Required
Administer and Maintain Vulnerability Management System Required
Experience in information security, with a focus on security technologies. Required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey complex security concepts in a clear and relatable manner. Required
Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Highly desired
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Highly desired
Relevant certifications preferred. Highly desired

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Dice Id: 10460158
Position Id: 6543_SR
Posted 3 hours ago

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