Cyber Security Engineer- CND

OSC Edge; Alaska; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

401(k) company match

Pet Insurance

Job summary

A leading IT service provider in Alaska is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to protect and defend information technology networks. Responsibilities include analyzing network threats, responding to incidents, and improving overall security posture. Candidates should have at least 7 years of relevant experience, necessary security clearances, and specific certifications. This role offers a competitive benefits package, including flexible spending and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in incident response and cyber defense.
• Knowledge of firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning software.

Responsibilities

• Analyze network and host data for potential threats.
• Provide trend analysis and reports on cyber defense activity.
• Research new threats and recommend improvements to security posture.

Skills

Computer network defense (CND)

Incident triage

Security information and event management (SIEM)

Intrusion detection

Log analysis

Education

Secret personnel clearance

IAT III / IAM III certification

Relevant security certifications (CASP, CISM, etc.)

Tools

ACAS

HBSS

DISA ESS

Job description

As an ITCSU Cyber Security Engineer (CND), the individual will be responsible for protecting and defending information technology network systems associated with the agency. The CND engineer will respond to and report all IT incidents ranging from security violations (i.e., information spillage and unauthorized usage) to suspicious activity reports and insider threats through the use of current cyber security tools and by following current guidelines and directives published by the DoD and the Navy. A key aspect of this role involves ensuring robust security posture through active participation in Comply-to-Connect initiatives. In this critical role as an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE), the engineer will directly contribute to safeguarding sensitive data and maintaining operational integrity.

Responsibilities

• Identify, collect, and analyze network and host data, and report events or incidents that have occurred or might occur within the network to mitigate network and host threats
• Provides trend analysis and reports on computer network defense activity
• Maintain situational awareness of cyber incidents and activity with appropriate partners via tools and reporting mechanisms
• Researches, identify, and verify new advanced persistent threat (APT) tactics, techniques, and procedures from commercial and government sources
• Provides recommendations to strengthen the agency’s overall cyber security posture
• Applies knowledge of monitoring, analyzing, detecting, and responding to cyber events and incidents within the information systems and networks
• Advises on an integrated, dynamic cyber defense and leverage cyber security solutions to deliver cyber security operational services, including intrusion detection and prevention, situational awareness of network intrusions, security events, endpoint security, data spillage, and incident response actions
• Designs, develops, engineers, and implements solutions that meet DoD and Navy security requirements. Responsible for the integration and implementation of computer system security solutions

Required Qualifications/Education and Experience

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience performing computer network defense (CND) incident triage
• Must have and maintain a Secret personnel clearance and must be eligible for a TSSCI
• Position shall meet the requirements of an IAT III/ IAM III per the DoD 8570.01-M
• (CASP, CISM, CISSP, CISA, CCNP Security, GCED, GCIH, GSLC, or CCISO)
• DISA ESS and commercial, as well as experience, ACAS, and HBSS training certificates at the contract start
• Experience analyzing log files, firewalls, firewall logs, and intrusion detection systems and IDS Logs to identify possible threats to network security, and to perform command and control functions in response to incidents
• Knowledge of and experience with administering a security information and event management (SIEM) solution is necessary in order to conduct proper and sufficient analysis of network activity
• Experience in ESS, ACAS vulnerability scanning software and Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA).
• CND engineer candidates must possess appropriate DISA ESS and commercial certifications as well as experience

OSC Edge delivers a total rewards package that we know will attract, engage and retain top talent. Key elements of our package include a competitive base pay and a comprehensive benefits package:

We offer eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefits offerings. Here are just some of our benefits for our US based positions:

• Life insurance and AD&D
• Flexible Spending
• Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• 401(k) and ROTH retirement options and company match
• Pet Insurance
• Identify Theft and Fraud Protection coverage

About OSC Edge

Founded in 2008, what started as a small business has grown into a diverse and innovative global team owned by Cook Inlet Region, Inc. an Alaska Native Regional Corporation. As a US Federal contractor, we are a dedicated IT Service Provider supporting the Departments of the Army, Navy, Air Force, DoD Educational Institutions, and large corporate entities. Our expertise is in Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Compliance Management, Enterprise Architecture, IT Support, and CSfC. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment, we invite you to apply to join our team.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled