Cybersecurity Engineer

Position:

Cybersecurity Engineer

Experience:

7+

Location:

Chantilly, VA

On-Site:

100%

Clearance:

TS/SCI Full-Scope Polygraph (active)

Salary Range:

DOE

Type:

Full-Time/Direct-Hire

Cyber

security Engineer

The Cyber Security Engineer will be responsible for updating the portfolio to decrease the impact of future or current CVEs, participating in security-focused pilot programs, serving as the point of contact for all cyber security matters, assisting with the A&A process, tracking and monitoring accreditation statuses, seeking efficiencies in monitoring and reporting security metrics, facilitating meetings, providing security-related updates, monitoring system inventory and libraries, tracking and monitoring potential security vulnerabilities, and working with development teams to meet the Customer's objectives.

Introduction:

1. Proactively update the portfolio to decrease the impact of future or current CVEs.2. Participate in security-focused pilot programs.3. Serve as the point of contact for all cyber security matters.4. Assist with the A&A process and review security controls.5. Track and monitor accreditation statuses for the portfolio.6. Seek efficiencies in monitoring and reporting security metrics.7. Facilitate meetings and provide security-related updates.8. Monitor system inventory and libraries to ensure regular updates.9. Track and monitor potential security vulnerabilities and assist with mitigation.10. Work with development teams to meet the Customer's objectives

Role:• Review network logs and security alerts for potential threats• Build and refine custom software tools for network analysis and intrusion detection• Aggregate and correlate data from various sources to detect malicious activity• Provide expert analysis and remediation during security incidents• Analyze in-house and third-party application code for vulnerabilities• Decompile and analyze malware samples to identify unique signatures• Stay informed on the latest cyber threats and research new cybersecurity tools/techniques• Compile findings into reports or briefings for team and external stakeholders• Conduct or attend training sessions for skill improvement or team onboarding• Ad hoc tasks and projects• Prior experience in developing custom software tools for cybersecurity applications• Proficiency in programming languages like Python, C/C++, Java, or similar• Strong understanding of Linux and Windows operating systems

o Linux command line experience

o OS distributions like Kali Linux, Tails, .. experience using Virtual Machines (Virtual Box, VMWare)• Expertise in analyzing network traffic and logs utilizing Wireshark• Familiarity with firewall management, intrusion detection systems, and other security tools• Experience in reverse engineering malware or software binaries• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills• Effective verbal and written communication skills• Demonstrated teamwork and interpersonal abilities• Must stay updated with the latest trends in cybersecurity, including emerging threats and vulnerability management

Nice to Have:• Master's degree in a relevant field• Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or other related cybersecurity certifications• Prior experience in government contracting or federal law enforcement in cybersecurity• Experience leading or managing small cybersecurity teams• Exposure to incident response exercises or real-world cybersecurity incidents

Note:

US Citizenship Required

TS/SCI FSP clearance required

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