Security Engineer

Job Responsibilities

• Establishes and satisfies information assurance and security requirements based upon the analysis of user, policy, regulatory, and resource demands.
• Supports customers at the highest levels in the development and implementation of doctrine and policies.
• Applies know-how to government and commercial common user systems, as well as to dedicated special purpose systems requiring specialized security features and procedures.
• Performs analysis, design, and development of security features for system architectures.
• Analyzes security requirements for computer systems which may include servers, workstations, and personal computers.
• Designs, develops, engineers, and implements solutions that meet security requirements.
• Analyzes general information assurance-related technical problems and provides basic engineering and technical support in solving these problems.
• Evaluates that all information systems are functional and secure.
• Understands current commercial computer product vendors and how they design and evaluate state-of-the-art secure operating systems, networks, and database products.
• Occasionally provides security engineering and integration services to internal customers.
• Experience in networking protocols and INFOSEC security practices, including IDS/firewall monitoring and analysis.

Qualifications

Roles and Responsibilities

• Perform analytical work using IT security technology such as SIEM Products (Q1 Radar, Arcsight, etc).
• Assess existing network topology and identify key system flaws.
• Develop detailed supporting documentation regarding technical projects (such as materials to support an architecture review board).
• Provide recommendations on collection, processing, and distribution systems in the cyber security market.
• Manage customer expectations and attend all mandatory review/regulatory discussions related to the specific project being delivered.

Required Skills and Experience

• Possesses and applies expertise on multiple complex work assignments.
• Exposure to at least one major industry SIEM solution (Q1 Radar, Arcsight, Envision, Splunk, etc).
• Assignments may be broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks.
• Operates with appreciable latitude in developing methodology and presenting solutions to problems.
• Contributes to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable.
• “Security +” certification desired (CISSP preferred).
• Strong background and experience in networking (TCP/IP) protocols, computer/network security, and system administration.
• Experience in Unix and Linux system administration desired.
• Background in INFOSEC operations, vulnerability assessment, and security-scanning tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Unix skills are a plus.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.