GridironIT is seeking a Senior Cyber Engineer local to the Reston, VA area. TS/SCI clearance is required. The Opportunity: Are you excited at the prospect of developing innovative solutions to enable secure and reliable operations of enterprise computer systems? Are you fascinated by the possibilities presented by engineering, designing, development, and implementation of enterprise network cyber defense capabilities to prevent sophisticated cyber threats? In an increasingly connected world, it is critical to understand the fundamentals of layered defense and zero trust technologies. As a cyber engineer, you will prevent adversary network threats, identify advanced attack vectors, and thwart methods of exploitation.
We have an opportunity for you to use your leadership, strategy, and analytical skills to improve delivery to our clients. You’ll work individually or in a small integrated team, and lead a task, project, or team. You will ensure project completion and provide guidance and direction to lower-level technicians, specialists, and managers. You’ll provide expertise in the engineering design, development, direction, and implementation of enterprise network cyber defense capabilities. You will apply familiarity with the utilization, configuration, and implementation of cyber defense capabilities, including web content filters, email security capabilities, Intrusion Detection System, Intrusion Prevention System, Host Based Security System, Security Incident and Event Management, Domain Name System security practices, advanced log analysis, network monitoring, network flow analysis, packet capture analysis, network proxies, firewalls, anti-virus capabilities, Linux or UNIX command line, and access control lists. Join our team as we improve our ability to execute critical missions across the globe through cybersecurity. You Have:
5 years of experience with cybersecurity tools, including Palo Alto Firewalls, DoD Endpoint Security Solution (ESS) formerly (HBSS), Trellix or FireEye tools, ForeScout, Splunk or Cribl, or DoD ACAS
Experience with Windows and Linux servers, including troubleshooting applications, hardening using STIGs, and patching and updating
Experience with the design of cyber systems or solutions
Experience with Gigamon, Ansible, Encase, Fidelis, Suricata, Varonis, or VMWare tools
Knowledge of DoD Risk Management Framework
Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
HS diploma or GED and 12 years of experience with conducting or supporting cyber engineering projects and activities, Associate’s degree and 10 years of experience with conducting or supporting cyber engineering projects and activities, Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience with conducting or supporting cyber engineering projects and activities, or Master’s degree and 6 years of experience with conducting or supporting cyber engineering projects and activities
Palo Alto Firewalls, DoD Endpoint Security Solution (ESS) formerly (HBSS), Trellix or FireEye tools, ForeScout, or Splunk certifications
DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level III Certification, including CASP CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, or GCIH
Ability to obtain a DoD 8570.01-M Cyber Security Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification, including CEH, CySA , GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud , or CND within 6 months of start date Nice If You Have:
Experience with Commercial Cloud Enterprise
Experience with big data analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or anomaly detection
Experience with Zero-Trust Architecture and Cloud services, including AWS, Azure, or GCP
Experience with DevSecOps, CI and CD, IaC and CaC, IT Infrastructure Library, and IT Service Management
Experience scripting in PowerShell and BASH command line interfaces, or in Python or Perl scripting languages
Experience in a consulting or client-facing environment?
Ability to automate security configurations of Linux and Windows systems
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, including using presentation expertise to convey complex ideas to client and internal staff
Possession of excellent problem-solving skills
DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification, including CASP CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, or GCIH Certification
Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required. Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) company specializing in IT Infrastructure, Cyber & Cloud Security, Software Development, and Enterprise Support. Gridiron is an Inc. 5000 2022 recipient and Washington Business Journal Fastest Growing Companies in the Greater Washington Area for 2022. Gridiron offers a competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability insurance, and pet insurance