Security Engineer
$140,000–$140,000 year
On-siteWashington, District of Columbia, United States or Washington, United States
Job Summary
Manage security infrastructure for Windows and Linux networks, overseeing maintenance, upgrades, and expansions per DISA requirements. Operate and tune IDS, HBSS, and HIPS systems to monitor performance and detect anomalies, then create firewall rules and exceptions for secure configurations. Develop SQL reports, dashboards, and filters for analysts and first responders while analyzing "Interesting Events" to initiate investigations. Maintain logs, documentation, and procedures for all HBSS and HIPS systems, providing on-site training and monthly status reports. Collaborate with government customers and divisions to resolve issues and support special projects.
Required Qualifications
- Security Clearance: TS/SCI + required and able to receive their PSD/Yankee White, or Active Yankee White Clearance
- 8570 CNDSP Infrastructure Support certifications (CEH and/or SSCP)
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication; Technical writing
- Experience interpreting, applying and advising others on DOD IA/CND policies, guidance and regulations
- Expertise in McAfee's ePO, subsequent modules, including McAfee Agent, Rogue Sensor Detection, HIPS, Policy Auditor (PA), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), etc.
- Hands-on network operations experience in multi-site Windows and Linux environments – Data circuits, Firewall/VPN, TCP/IP and routing protocols, Switches (CISCO), File servers (Linux), Data storage, and Windows servers running COTS and custom applications etc.
- Operate and tune Linux systems, servers, and related components to ensure high levels of availability and security of the supported business applications. This includes installs, configures, and maintains
- Perform system backups and restores
- Strong knowledge of Cloud related security, engineering, design, architectural, maintenance, business modeling, or similar areas related to the information technology project being performed
- Strong knowledge of intrusion detection methods protecting DOD computer networks and systems
- Strong understanding of Active Directory
Desired Qualifications
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
- Current Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certification
- HBSS 201 Basic and 301 Advanced training
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