InfoSec Engineer - on site

Location: Herndon, VA Office Monday- Friday

Position: InfoSec Engineer

Job Type: Full time (Occasional on-call support during high-priority incidents.)

About Assured Data Protection:

Assured Data Protection is a global leader in data backup and disaster recovery managed services, specializing in safeguarding against data loss and downtime in the event of a disaster, cyber, or ransomware attack. Our fully managed services include immutable backup, disaster recovery, and cyber resiliency to protect data on-premises and in the cloud, with 24/7/365 expert support.

We offer a flexible, consumption-based model to grow with your business, making data protection cost-effective and scalable. Our purpose-built software provides industry-leading monitoring and reporting capabilities to provide actionable insights into your data protection strategy. Our global data centers ensure data sovereignty, meeting your organization’s compliance requirements. A dedicated team is always available to recover your data and minimize disruption in the event of a disaster.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Junior to Mid-Level InfoSec Engineer to support our day-to-day security operations. This hands-on role will assist in reviewing SIEM alerts, applying firewall rules, supporting patching efforts, and performing other foundational InfoSec tasks. This individual will work closely with our Infrastructure, Implementations, and Solutions teams to ensure secure operations across our IT environment. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your cybersecurity career as part of a collaborative and experienced InfoSec team.

Key Responsibilities:

Daily Security Operations

• Monitor and review security alerts in the SIEM platform
• Assist with firewall rule creation, modification, and cleanup
• Support basic security incident investigation and documentation
• Perform routine checks on endpoint protection tools and security configurations
  
  

System Security and Patching

• Assist in system patching for servers, endpoints, and network devices
• Monitor patch compliance and help maintain records of updates
• Work with the team to identify missing patches and ensure deployment
  
  

Firewall and Network Security

• Apply and review firewall rules under senior team member guidance
• Help audit basic firewall and VPN configurations
• Document network changes and rule modifications
  
  

Collaboration and Team Projects

• Provide support on ongoing InfoSec projects
• Work closely with the Infrastructure, Implementations, and Solutions teams to align security controls and operational requirements
• Participate in security tool evaluations and implementations
• Contribute to improving documentation and operational playbooks
  
  

Learning and Development

• Stay informed of basic cybersecurity threats and best practices
• Work closely with senior InfoSec team members to grow technical skills
• Engage in knowledge-sharing sessions to enhance team awareness
  
  

Qualifications and Experience required:

• 3–5 years of professional IT experience, including roles in systems, network, or support engineering
• 1–3 years of InfoSec experience, with exposure to operational security responsibilities
• Familiarity with firewalls and basic network security concepts
• Exposure to SIEM tools and log analysis
• Basic understanding of patch management for Windows and/or Linux systems
• Interest in vulnerability management and secure system configurations
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with any of the following: Fortinet, patch management tools, Tenable Nessus, Debian, or Windows Server
• Understanding of security frameworks and compliance (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001)
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K program with company matching
• A dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
  
  

At Assured Data Protection we value diversity and inclusivity. We offer perks such as flex holidays, robust 401k plan, and flexible working practices to allow our employees to show up as their whole selves. We are an equal-opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.

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