Cybersecurity Engineer

• Perform Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO)/Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) duties outlined in Evaluator Scoring Metrics (ESM)
• Perform cybersecurity duties on customer networks (proactively and reactively) to improve enterprise-wide security posture
• Perform preliminary analysis, identification, and response actions to detect, characterize, and respond to cyber incidents IAW CJCSM 6510.01B
• Lead event/incident investigations from start to conclusion, to include gathering data, analysis, and reporting
• Properly document all steps in the incident response process while taking care to preserve and protect incident artifacts, evidence, and chain of custody
• Analyze correlated assets, threat, and vulnerability data against known adversary exploits and techniques to determine impact and improve network defensive posture
• Support a Cyber Defense Analyst and Cyber Defense Incident Responder training plan by instructing, evaluating, and mentoring Junior Cyber Defense Analyst and Cyber Defense Incident Responders
• Support the development, establishment, review and update of DCO procedures, processes, manuals, and other documentation
• Leverage actionable Cyber Threat Intelligence data to search for indicators of compromise and develop SIEM content/ signatures to detect known attack patterns and make recommendations for improvements
• Coordinate with CSSP-CERT subscribers to develop current configurations, rules, and signatures for cyber security related toolsets
• Coordinate with CSSP-CERT subscribers to notify, investigate, and remediate discrepancies in security logging and CSSP-CERT alignment
• Provide standardized and targeted training in support of CSSP-CERT subscriber cyber defense and incident response programs
• Review data of ongoing intrusions or cybersecurity incidents and report, analyze, and document/report the findings in accordance with CJCSM 6510.01B guidelines
• Provide support to internal and external Insider threat and law enforcement / counterintelligence (LE/CI) agencies during cyber incidents / investigations
• Position may require up to 25% travel in support of MDA remote site integration activities
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education/Training: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related field required
• DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification with Continuing Education (CE) - (CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP) required
• DoD 8570.01-M CSSP Analyst, Incident Responder, and Auditor certification (CEH or CySA+ cover all three) required

Experience:

• 4+ years of directly related experience in information security, physical security, cybersecurity, or a combination
• 1+ years of experience in management or leadership in a team environment
• Demonstrable familiarity with DoD Security Operations Centers (SOC) required
• Demonstrable familiarity with DCO/Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP)-guiding security policies and procedures required

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with security analysis and solutions in a WAN/LAN environment to include Routers, Switches, Network Devices, and Operating Systems (e.g., Windows, and Linux) preferred
• Experience with other Security Operations Centers (SOC)/DCO tools/applications, such as Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems / Intrusion Prevention Systems, Network Security Manager, Forward Proxy, Spam Firewall, etc. preferred
• Experience analyzing security compliance scans performed across a WAN (ACAS/Nessus preferred)
• Experience analyzing network and host-based threats (ESS preferred)

Security:

• Must be a US citizen

• Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance

Physical Requirements:

• Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
• Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
• Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
• Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

Salary: $115,000 - $140,000

Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience