Cyber security Engineer

Role: Cyber Security Engineer

Location: Cumberland County

Complete Description: The date range in this req is an approximation since the successful resource has to have a compliant PATCH and also pass the PSDC-related background check. This will be a temporary engagement consisting of around three months (at 40 hours per week). Since this will be a PSDC grant funded position, PSDC cannot promise an extension past 3 months; however, they may have some extra funding if needed.

PSDC seeks to add a resource to provide IT services related to their procurement and deployment of specific Vulnerability Scanning Tools and Software. The method of interview is virtual via Teams with the candidate's participation with video-enabled. This position is onsite (1920 Technology Parkway, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050) as the resource may need hands-on hardware. There will; however, be times when the manager is okay with telework when possible.

Years of Relevant Experience: 7 to 8 years

Preferred Education: 4-year college degree or equivalent technical study

Role Description:

1. Experience with vulnerability management
2. Experience with Tenable products, including Tenable Security Center and Nessus
3. Experience with integrating Cybersecurity data using enterprise or custom data aggregation and analysis tools.
4. Responsible for responding to support escalations which involve troubleshooting complex technical problems and resolving data/configuration issues within defined service level objectives
5. 1+ years of experience with performing software assurance, management, or configuration with security tools
6. 2+ years of experience with performing systems administration in Windows including performing basic troubleshooting, installation or configuration, monitoring system performance or availability, and performing security upgrades.
7. Manage, participate in, or directly work on any additional projects, assignments, or initiatives assigned by management
8. Responsible for management, and monitoring of production systems in all environments
9. Scripting - Working knowledge of computer programming language (preferred not required)
10. Networking – Candidate should have a 2 to 3 years of expertise in working with diverse networks infrastructures and understanding how each of these elements can impact the security of an organization.
11. Operating Systems – Candidate should have 2 years’ experience with working and identifying vulnerabilities impacts and remediation across all types of operating systems such as Windows using industry standard tools and platforms.
12. Delivers support and design for industry specific applications that require integration with statewide systems or applications.
13. Interacts with executive level business users or technical experts.
14. Ability to make swift decisions and takes initiative to achieve tasks and/or goals.
15. Is proactive in researching and applying industry best practices and shares knowledge with peers and/or stakeholders.
16. Effectively and timely communicates information to stakeholders, and presents information professionally in multiple formats.
17. May function as a niche SME.

Skills Required:

1. 7 to 8 years of relevant IT experience (Required)
2. Performing sys admin in Windows including performing basic troubleshooting, installation or configuration, security upgrades & monitoring system (Required: 2 Years)
3. Networking: working with diverse networks infrastructures and understanding how each of these elements can impact the security of an organization. (Required: 2 Years)
4. Operating Systems: working & identifying vulnerabilities impacts & remediation across all types of operating systems (such as Windows) (Required: 2 Years)
5. 1+ years of experience with performing software assurance, management, or configuration with security tools (Required: 1 Year)
6. Experience with vulnerability management (Required)
7. Experience with Tenable products, including Tenable Security Center and Nessus (Required)
8. Experience with integrating Cybersecurity data using enterprise or custom data aggregation and analysis tools. (Required)
9. Interacts with executive level business users or technical experts. (Required)
10. Ability to make swift decisions and takes initiative to achieve tasks and/or goals. (Required)
11. Is proactive in researching and applying industry best practices and shares knowledge with peers and/or stakeholders. (Required)
12. Effectively and timely communicates information to stakeholders, and presents information professionally in multiple formats. (Required)
13. 4-year college degree or equivalent technical study (Desired)
14. Scripting - Working knowledge of computer programming language (Desired)