Cyber Security Engineer

Apogee Integration LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Professional Development Assistance

Collaboration with smart coworkers

Job summary

A leading cyber security firm in Virginia seeks a Cyber Security Engineer to support an Intelligence Client. This role requires TS/SCI clearance and involves responsibilities such as conducting penetration testing and analyzing security architectures for various platforms. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in cyber security, including risk management and system configuration. The company offers a collaborative environment with professional development opportunities and an excellent benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Support Intelligence Client with cyber security solutions.
• Conduct hands-on security testing using adversarial tactics.
• Analyze network security and vulnerabilities.

Skills

Cyber penetration testing

IT security architecture

Computer attack methods

Cyber security principles

Network security analysis

Analyzing network architectures

Network management tools

Adversarial tactics

Risk management methodologies

System configuration testing

Education

B.S., M.S. or PhD in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Systems

Tools

GHIDRA

AWS

Docker

Python

git

Job description

Overview

Security Clearance: TS/SCI with Fullscope Polygraph required.

Position: Seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to support an Intelligence Client.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated experience with cyber penetration testing
• Demonstrated experience designing, testing, or implementing IT security architecture
• Demonstrated experience applying computer attack methods and system exploitation techniques
• Demonstrated working knowledge of cyber security principles for Linux, Windows, and virtual platforms
• Demonstrated experience performing network security analysis
• Demonstrated experience analyzing network architectures
• Demonstrated experience using network management tools
• Demonstrated experience leveraging adversarial tactics to conduct hands-on security testing
• Demonstrated experience developing risk management methodologies
• Demonstrated experience analyzing test results to develop risk and threat mitigation plans
• Demonstrated experience testing or reviewing system configuration, development, and design specifically around enterprise systems and hypervisors
• Must be an independent thinker, capable of performing high quality work, both independently and with a team

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with cyber penetration testing
• Demonstrated experience designing, testing, or implementing IT security architecture
• Demonstrated experience applying computer attack methods and system exploitation techniques
• Demonstrated working knowledge of cyber security principles for Linux, Windows, and virtual platforms
• Demonstrated experience performing network security analysis
• Demonstrated experience analyzing network architectures
• Demonstrated experience using network management tools
• Demonstrated experience leveraging adversarial tactics to conduct hands-on security testing
• Demonstrated experience developing risk management methodologies
• Demonstrated experience analyzing test results to develop risk and threat mitigation plans
• Demonstrated experience testing or reviewing system configuration, development, and design specifically around enterprise systems and hypervisors
• Must be an independent thinker, capable of performing high quality work, both independently and with a team

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience participating in public and private information security groups and organizations
• Demonstrated experience communicating vulnerability results and risk posture to senior executives
• Demonstrated experience researching, evaluating, and developing security policies and guidance
• Demonstrated experience performing complex technical tasks with minimal direction
• Certifications related to Cyber Security, such as:

• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
• Global Information Assurance Certification Penetration Tester (GPEN)

Useful Additional Skills and Experience

• B.S., M.S. or PhD in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, or STEM related major
• Proficiency with at least one open-source programming languages (e.g. Python, Java, C#, JavaScript, C/C++)
• Experience with GHIDRA or reverse engineering tools and techniques
• Experience with AWS or cloud computing
• Experience with containers (e.g. Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
• Experience with software source control and configuration management tools; e.g. git

What You\'ll Love About Apogee

• Challenging work in support of US Intel Community - a Mission that Matters!
• Access to our cool ApogeePlex facility.
• Support for new ideas & encouragement to take risks
• Professional Development Assistance (PDA)
• Wicked smart and collaborative coworkers
• Regular interfacing with company leadership
• 401(k) with huge company match
• Paid Time Off / Fixed & Floating Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Accounts / Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Disability (Short and Long Term), Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)

Apogee\'s Mission

• Be the PROVIDER of choice for government & commercial organizations with an unwavering commitment to responsiveness, accuracy, integrity, collaboration, and innovation
• Be theEMPLOYER of choice committed to an open & transparent corporate atmosphere and progressive culture that attracts and empowers world class professionals to explore cutting-edge technical solutions while fostering professional growth
• Be the preferred SOURCE for cutting-edge Analytic Products, Systems & Software Engineering, Big Data Integration, IT and Business Services that directly contribute to customer success

Apogee is an EEO Employer