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Byte Systems is Hiring a Cyber Security Engineer (Master) with Security Clearance - Now Hiring Near Reston, VA
Candidate MUST possess a TS/SCI clearance with Intel Polygraph This role is responsible for protecting the customer’s information systems and networks from potential cyber-attacks. The Cyber Security Engineer must display an excellent understanding of technology and utilization of Firewalls (Security Groups), VPNs, Data Loss Prevention (DPS), IDS/IPS, Web-Proxy, Security tools, and Security Audits. Candidates will work directly with Team leads, developers and operations personnel throughout a DevSecOps life cycle both on policy and technical implementation of technologies. This role is a hybrid role with a combination of some onsite and remote. Primary Responsibilities • Plan, implement, manage, monitor, and upgrade security measures and tools for the protections of information systems and networks and automate repeatable tasks in a consultative role • Design, configure, implement, troubleshoot, and maintain all security platforms and their associated software, such as firewalls (Security Groups), intrusion detection/intrusion prevention, anti-virus/malware (HBSS), cryptography systems (Vormetric), SIEM (Splunk), and MDM • Formulate systems and methodologies as well as respond to security related events and assist in remediation efforts of cyber security incidents (system and/or network breaches, malware attacks) • Participate in the change management process • Coordinate, and monitor log analysis for our managed services offerings, to ensure customer policy and security requirements are met Basic Qualifications • Experience with at least one of the following tools: Splunk, HBSS/McAfee, Rapid7 • Experience with implementing and managing \\SIEM (e.g., Splunk), end-point security (IDS/IPS and HBSS) • Knowledge of networking protocols, such as TCP/IP, LAN/WAN concepts • Experience with automation (e.g., Ansible, CloudFormation) • Strong attention to detail with analytical mind outstanding problem-solving skills • Awareness of Cybersecurity trends and hacking techniques. • Active TS SCI with polygraph. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Requires BS degree and 12-15 years of prior relevant experience in order to operate within the scope contemplated by the level. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with additional security tools and processes such as IDS/IPS, VPN, Webinspect, Appdetective • Experience with implementing and managing Network and Application Firewalls\\ • Experience with incident detection, incident response and forensics activities • Experience with scripting languages (Python, Power Shell) • Experience with Cloud Computing Technologies/Amazon Web Services (AWS) • Experience with Agile Software Development • AWS Certification • Experience maintaining virtual private networks, firewalls, web protocols • Experience with SAFe Agile Framework • Knowledge of potential attack vectors such as XSS, injection, hijacking and social engineering • Experience with health monitoring tools (Nagios, SolarWinds) MUST be a US Citizen with a U.S. Government clearance - Intel with Polygraph NOTE: Must have an active TS-SCI with poly. No sponsorships or upgrades are available. Submissions without this requirement will not be considered. H1-B holders will not be considered. Benefits: 5 week paid vacation 10 gov't holidays 15% contribution to 401k LTD, STD disability and life insurance Paid health, dental, and vision for employee and family. $5000 annual training expense reimbursement Computer purchase plan