Title: Cyber Security Project Engineer, Expert

Location: On-site McLean, VA

• Job Type: Full-time (40 hours per week) with benefits
• Availability: immediate
• Security Clearance: TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
• Years of SCA Experience:
• 4 Years with a PhD
• 6 Years with a master's degree
• 8 years with a BS degree
  
  
  

Job Description

• Strong knowledge of cloud security principles and experience with cloud platforms like AWS, AZURE, or Google Cloud
• Proficiency in network security principles, protocols, and technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs,etc.)
• Proficiency in endpoint security principles and technologies (Antivirus/Anti-malware software, Host-based Intrusion Detection Systems, EDR, etc.)
• Understanding of operating systems (Windows, Linux, Unix) and their security mechanisms
• Experience using a SIEM for log aggregation, correlation, and analysis
• Experience with incident response and incident response tools, frameworks, and life cycle
• Experience with query languages
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK Framework, adversary TTPs,and threat intelligence
• Knowledge of malware analysis techniques and tools
• Demonstrated experience in IT best practices regarding application, enterprise system, and network security
• Ability to create and maintain documentation to include internal processes, procedures, relevant instructions, policies, and guidance
• Ability to be on call for incident response
• Strong technical writing skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to investigate and resolve security incidents
• Strong attention to detail to identify security vulnerabilities and anomalies
• Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with team members, management, and other stakeholders
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and methodologies
  
  
  

Desired Skills

• Security Certifications to include CISA, SSCP, CEH, CAP, GCIH, ECIH, CASP+, SEC+
• Cloud Security Certifications in AWS and Azure
• Experience with driving cloud security engineering
• Familiarity with scripting or programming languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.) for automation and scripting tasks
• Experience with implementing automation mechanisms within a SIEM, CSP, or an enterprise environment
  
  

Higher education related to the above description.