Lead Security Engineer - Hybrid/DC

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Job Description

MindPoint Group is seeking an experienced Lead Security Engineer to support architecture, system administration, network administration, and security operations. Tasks are expected to be executed while coordinating with various government teams in mission-critical environments.

What you get to do every day:

• Assist PM in task and deliverable management for the Security Engineering Team
• Mentor teammates and enable team success
• Administer, configure, manage, patch, upgrade, design, and optimize network and host-based security tools and systems
• Evaluate, install, configure, test, and update network and host-based security systems and hardware
• Develop network and host-based security systems and security operation center knowledge base articles, how-to documents, standard operating procedures, and policies
• Develop scripts or code to automate operations, administration, maintenance, or analysis of data and systems
• Develop, document, and review secure baseline configurations for each technology used within the environment
• Assist in determining authorization boundaries and placement of new systems within the Agency’s enterprise architecture
• Support the development of new systems, and modernization of legacy systems that are in line with Security and Enterprise Architecture requirements
• Design, develop, and maintain detailed security drawings
• Develop and document Solution Architecture Models, Threat Models, and CONOPS Security Operations
• Review IT system plans to ensure designs meet governmental standards and provide an appropriate level of protection for client systems and data
• Conduct gap analysis of system requirements and components

Qualifications

US Citizenship, Public Trust Eligibility required

What skills are required?

• Minimum 8 years of general experience and 6 years of Security Engineering experience
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field from an accredited college/university or equivalent experience
• Significant experience administering at least one of the following tools: Imperva WAF (Web Application Firewall), Symantec DLP, FireEye, or Trellix IPS
• Experience with the following: Windows Server 2008/2012, Windows 7/8/10, Syslog (rsyslog, syslog-ng, etc), Linux variants (RedHat/CentOS/Ubuntu), Event log collection, scripting (Python, Perl, Bash, PowerShell), VMWare
• Familiar with the use of a SIEM for event analysis
• Familiar with multi-tiered network applications, common ports, and protocols used in those communications
• Ability to perform online research and comprehend attack signatures while comparing them to network traffic to perform a proper analysis of detections
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate complex concepts efficiently and accurately
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of TCP/IP networking

What is ideal?

• CISSP-ISSEP, CISSP-ISSAP, GCFW, GSEC, Splunk, or other certifications preferred
• Understanding and experience with virtualization technologies (VMWare) a plus
• Familiarity with implementing DISA STIGs and CIS Benchmarks preferred

Location:

This is a hybrid role with expectations of being on the client site a few days a month.

Additional Information

• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $145,000 to $160,000. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.
• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, maternity/paternity leave, mobile phone stipend, pre-tax commuter benefits, the opportunity to participate in our mentorship program, and more!
• MindPoint is committed to maintaining a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.