Advisor Information Security Engineer

Gainwell Technologies; Virginia; On-site; USD 95,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation policy

Educational assistance

Career development academies

Health benefits

401(k) employer match

Job summary

Gainwell Technologies seeks an experienced security engineer to protect networks, systems and data within a large enterprise. You will develop and operate firewalls, IDS, anti-virus, VPNs and password security, while evaluating vulnerabilities and enforcing security configurations.

The role offers career development through leadership and technical academies, generous vacation, educational assistance and health benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field; 9+ years in network, host, data and/or application security across OS environments.
• Experience with IP networking, security technologies including encryption, VPNs, firewalls, DNS and access lists.
• Experience with federal regulations related to information security (FISMA, C&A).
• Possess security certifications (CISSP, CCNA) and/or TS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Identify security risks, threats and vulnerabilities; develop, test and operate firewalls, IDS and antivirus systems.
• Provide engineering analysis for firewalls, routers, networks and OS; perform vulnerability scans and corrective actions.
• Oversee user access processes and password management to maintain system integrity.
• Develop and enforce security policies and plans for data, software, hardware, and telecom.
• Evaluate security products and architectures; produce detailed engineering specs with vendor technologies.
• Review and oversee hardware/software changes affecting security.
• Provide security directives and ensure training for support staff.

Skills

Security analysis

Networking

Communication

Problem solving

Vulnerability assessment

Security operations

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Firewall technologies

Intrusion detection systems

VPNs

PKI

DNS/Security tooling

Job description

Be part of a team that unleashes the power of leading-edge technologies to help improve the health and well-being of those most vulnerable in our country and communities. Working at Gainwell carries its rewards. You’ll have an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. You’ll add to your technical credentials and certifications while enjoying a generous, flexible vacation policy and educational assistance. We also have comprehensive leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

Essential Job Functions

• Identifies security risks, threats and vulnerabilities of networks, systems, applications and new technology initiatives. Develops, tests and operates firewalls, intrusion detection systems, enterprise anti-virus systems and software deployment tools.
• Provides complex engineering analysis and support for firewalls, routers, networks and operating systems. Performs and evaluates vulnerability scans within a multi-platform, large enterprise environment. Reacts to and initiates corrective action regarding security violations, attempts to gain unauthorized access, virus infections that may affect the network or other event affecting security.
• Oversees user access process to ensure operational integrity of the system. Enforces the information security configuration and maintains system for issuing, protecting, changing and revoking passwords.
• Develops technical and programmatic assessments, evaluates engineering and integration initiatives and provides technical support to assess security policies, standards and guidelines. Develops, implements, enforces and communicates security policies and/or plans for data, software applications, hardware and telecommunications.
• Performs complex product evaluations, recommends and implements products/services for network security. Validates and tests complex security architecture and design solutions to produce detailed engineering specifications with recommended vendor technologies.
• Reviews, recommends and oversees the installation, modification or replacement of hardware or software components and any configuration change(s) that affects security.
• Provides complex technical oversight and enforcement of security directives, orders, standards, plans and procedures at server sites. Ensures system support personnel receive/maintain security awareness and training.
• Assesses the impact on the business unit/customer caused by theft, destruction, alteration or denial of access to information and reports to senior management.
• Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field preferred
• Nine or more years of experience in network, host, data and/or application security in multiple operating system environments
• Experience working with IP networking, networking protocols and understanding of security related technologies including encryption, IPsec, PKI, VPNs, firewalls, proxy services, DNS, electronic mail and access-lists
• Experience working with internet, web, application and network security techniques
• Experience working with relevant operating system security (Windows, Solaris, Linux, etc.)
• Experience working with leading firewall, network scanning and intrusion detection products and authentication technologies
• Experience working with federal regulations related to information security (FISMA, Computer security Act, etc.)
• Experience working with NIST Special Publications and C & A process methodology
• Possess security certifications (CISSP, CCNA, etc) and/or top secret security clearance

Other Qualifications

• Good communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve network/operating system security issues
• Ability to perform and interpret vulnerability assessments
• Ability to administer the operations of a security infrastructure
• Ability to balance and prioritize work

Work Environment

• Office environment

What you should expect in this role

The pay range for this position is $95,100.00 - $135,800.00 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Put your passion to work at Gainwell. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. All salaried, full-time candidates are eligible for our generous, flexible vacation policy, a 401(k) employer match, comprehensive health benefits, and educational assistance. We also have a variety of leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

Gainwell Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Gainwell Technologies defines “wages” and “wage rates” to include “all forms of pay, including, but not limited to, salary, overtime pay, bonuses, stock, stock options, profit sharing and bonus plans, life insurance, vacation and holiday pay, cleaning or gasoline allowances, hotel accommodations, reimbursement for travel expenses, and benefits.