Cybersecurity Engineer (Trellix)

Clearance : Must possess an Active Top Secret clearance

Location: Onsite – 5days at Columbus, OH or Richmond, VA

Salary : There are various factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, education, certifications, and competencies that align to the specified role, as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position is: 

Who we are:

Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) is a dynamic IT and Management Consulting firm based in the Washington, DC area. Founded in 1996, Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) has evolved into a company of highly qualified professionals that provides full-cycle IT Consultant and Management support in both the private and public sectors.

Horizon’s culture is based on our core values, and we PRIDE ourselves on a diverse, employee, and family-centric approach.  

Who we are looking for: 

We are currently seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer for a full-time position. supporting the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) at Columbus, OH/ Richmond, VA.

We are an organization that is committed to your growth and success in the IT software development industry and looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer who will be supporting Enterprise Software Systems for the DLA and working with a team of technical experts in an agile environment to support current systems and functionality for a suite of applications. 

Role Description

Performs a variety of routine project tasks applied to specialized information assurance problems. Tasks involve integration of electronic processes or methodologies to resolve total system problems, or technology problems as they relate to IA requirements. Analyzes information security requirements.

Applies analytical and systematic approaches in the resolution of problems of workflow, organization, and planning. Provides security engineering support for planning, design, development, testing, demonstration, integration of information systems.

Required Skills / Experience:

• Seven (7) years of relevant IT experience
• Possess a relevant certification meeting the DOD 8570/8140 IAT level III. Any one of the following:

• CASP CE
• CCNP Security
• CISA
• CISSP (or Associate)
• GCED
• GCIH
• CCSP

• Relevant certification meeting DOD 8570/8140 CND-IS. Any one of the following: 
  • SSCP
  • CEH
  • GISCP
  • CySA
  • CHFI
  • CFR
  • Cloud
  • CND
• Computing Environment: Trellix IPS manager or Check Point IPS Blade
• Four (4) years of experience creating customized signatures using SNORT.

What your day-to-day will look like / Duties:

• Work with Cybersecurity tools at the enterprise level to implement and maintain all network and wireless IDS/IDPS systems.
• Work with enterprise service areas on network sensor issues by troubleshooting issues and anomalies.
• Review security events collected by Cybersecurity tools with security analysts to determine the cause of events.
• Create signature policies based on intelligence, best practices, and coordination with other internal or external groups. Give recommendations on how to most effectively implement each policy.
• Recommend taskings for enterprise service areas that require site personnel to perform signature and/or policy updates as required.
• Update documentation and procedures for the Cybersecurity tools used in intrusion detection and prevention.
• Test new signatures in a test environment before migrating these changes to the production environment.
• Assist in the design and implementation of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) data collection and correlation functions as relating to intrusion detection and prevention systems.
• Keep current on new product features and technologies, as relating to intrusion detection and prevention systems that could be used by the customer to replace older systems. Recommend replacement or feature enhancements to existing intrusion detection and prevention products used.

Why you will succeed at Horizon:

Horizon works at the forefront of new features and development practices and supports its employees in being trained and certified in the latest and greatest. As we continue to expand and grow the Horizon brand around the globe, we want to ensure that our team members are growing with us as you are a vital part of our success story.  This is a great opportunity for us to invest in our employees by supporting you with the right skills and tools to be successful in your careers.     

Why you will love working with us/ Perks:

• A comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical, dental, vision, and disability)
• a 401k program where you are 100% vested from day one with an employer match after 90 days.
• An Educational Assistance program.
• a Student Loan Repayment Program
• Gym Reimbursement Program.
• Paid Time off
• Dynamics, a passionate, multi-disciplinary team of creative minds to work with, and many more.

Horizon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and it is our policy to consider all applicants for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.  

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