Cyber Security Engineer

Overview

Abile Group has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Cyber Security Engineer on a long term contract providing Cyber Security services supporting an Intelligence Community customer. All the personnel on the team will work together to provide security services and capabilities necessary to ensure IT services provided to the IC customer workforce are secure. This includes Identity and Access Control Infrastructure Operations, Cross Domain Infrastructure Operations, Cyber Security Infrastructure Operations, Cyber Security Operations, Information Technology (IT) Audit Infrastructure, and Security Infrastructure Operations.

 

The right candidate will possess the below skills and qualifications and be ready to handle all responsibilities independently and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with customers on onboarding, updates and troubleshooting issues with cybersecurity tools.
• Provides customer support via phone, email, or messaging services to resolve issues and answer questions. This includes maintaining communication throughout the entire process, as necessary. 
• Provides insight into efficiencies that can be gained from the current workflow based on an understanding of the customers’ requirements.  
• Works with Engineers on troubleshooting and building proof-of-concept network topologies.  
• Analyzes customer feedback to assist in process improvement.
• Performs engineering support and system administration of specialized cybersecurity applications and systems to include installation, configuration, maintenance, patching, and back-up/restore. 
• Provides Tier 2 and 3 maintenance support for deployed cybersecurity technologies. 
• Supports Assessment and Authorization activities related to cybersecurity technologies, where applicable. 
• Identifies potential conflicts with implementation of any cybersecurity tools within the enterprise and develops recommendations to remediate these conflicts. 
• Provides ideas for automating repetitive project tasks and metrics collection through the use of scripts and assists with testing/implementation to production. 
• Updates project documentation, where applicable.
• Other project and corporate duties as assigned to support the customer.

Qualifications

Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI with CI poly.

 

Degree and Years of Experience: B.S. or relevant experience in related field.

 

Required Certifications:

• Must have or be willing to obtain IAT Level II certifications within 6 months of hire. 

Required Skills:

• Minimum/General Experience with firewalls, routers, switches and load balancers. 
• A solid understanding of Windows and Linux systems administration, general operating system security practices, TCP/IP networking, and network security concepts. 
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, agile, and nimble environment.  
• Knowledge of and proficiency in the use of AWS technologies. 
• Excellent written/oral communications skills and strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent organization, planning, and multi-tasking skills with attention to detail. 

Desired Skills: 

• Understanding of federal Cyber Security Guidance such as NIST SP 800-37 – Guide for Applying the Risk Management Framework (RMF) to Federal Information Systems and NIST 800-137 – Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations. 
• Experience in programming languages such as Python, Go, Java, Java Script, Node.js. 
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously; coordinating resources and ensuring scheduled goals are met. 
• Ability to effectively interact with various levels of senior management is necessary.
• Ability to make decisions and resolve problems effectively – seek out information and data to evaluate, prioritize and formulate best solution or practice. 
• Must be able to multi-task, work independently and as part of a team, share workloads, and deal with sudden shifts in project priorities.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%. 
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer. 
• The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. 
• Ability to work in a cubicle environment without distractions.

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