Cyber Security Project Engineer 755

(EDO) Entertainment Data Oracle, Inc.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work env

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Job summary

Freedom Technology Solutions Group is seeking a Cyber Security Project Engineer to join our team in Herndon, VA. The role focuses on advanced penetration testing and risk assessment for enterprise information systems, delivering documented and actionable data to senior decision makers.

The position requires demonstrated cyber security experience, proficiency in penetration testing, and the ability to leverage adversarial testing methods to identify vulnerabilities and countermeasures.

Qualifications

• Minimum cyber security experience in an IT field.
• Experience with cyber penetration testing.
• Experience leveraging adversarial tactics for hands-on security testing.
• Experience applying computer attack methods and system exploitation techniques.
• Working knowledge of security for Linux, Windows and VM platforms.
• Experience designing or implementing IT security architecture.
• Experience performing network security analysis.
• Experience analyzing network architectures.

Responsibilities

• Document all identified system risks, planned test procedures and results.
• Perform analyses of vulnerabilities identified during testing.
• Review program-level documentation (requirements, architecture, design, test plans, security plans).
• Create and document penetration testing plans and procedures.
• Conduct hands-on penetration testing per approved plans.
• Analyze test results, document risks and recommend mitigations.
• Participate in or lead technical exchange meetings and review boards.
• Brief management on status of actions and results.

Skills

Cyber security

Penetration testing

Adversarial testing

System exploitation

Linux/Windows/VMs

IT security architecture

Network security analysis

Network architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering or related field

CEH

OSCP

GPEN

Job description

Freedom Technology Solutions Group is seeking a Cyber Security Project Engineer to add to our teamlocated in Herndon, VA! The team provides a highly technical and in-depth penetration testing service, in support of enterprise cyber security equities. The Sponsor requires support specializing in penetration testing and ethical hacking, to target, assess, and exploit risk and vulnerabilities of information systems. The intent is to provide senior decision makers with documented and actionable data to aid in making strategic investment decisions.

• The Contractor shall document all identified system risks, planned test procedures, and results.
• The Contractor shall perform analyses of vulnerabilities identified during testing.
• The Contractor shall review program-level documentation such as requirements specification, system architecture, design documents, test plans, security plans.
• The Contractor shall create and document penetration testing plans and procedures.
• The Contractor shall conduct hands-on penetration testing by leveraging approved testing plans and procedures.
• The Contractor shall analyze penetration test results, document risks, and recommend countermeasures to uncovered risks.
• The Contractor shall participate or lead technical exchange meetings and application review boards.
• The Contractor shall document action items and results from technical exchange meetings and application review boards.
• The Contractor shall brief management on the status of action items and results of activities.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated work experience in cyber security or related IT field
• Demonstrated experience with cyber penetration testing
• Demonstrated experience leveraging adversarial tactics to conduct hands-on security testing
• 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 designing, testing, or implementing IT security architecture
• Demonstrated experience performing network security analysis
• Demonstrated experience analyzing network architectures
• Demonstrated experience using network management tools
• 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
• Demonstrated experience designing, testing, or implementing complex Windows installations

Desired Skills:

• 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 performing complex technical tasks with minimal direction
• Demonstrated experience with Google Cloud Computing Services
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or other related scientific or technical discipline
• One or more of the relevant certifications:
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
  • Global Information Assurance Certification Penetration Tester (GPEN)

What’s in It for You?

Flexible work environment

A team mentality – work with friendly, like-minded professionals

Work with innovative, cutting edge technologies

Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits

A work-life balance you can count on

Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime

The Benefits You Get with Freedom

Amazing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and more

Generous paid time off – including paid site closure days

Competitive salary offerings

Paid training and tuition reimbursement

Fully paid life and disability

Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours)

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or veteran status

Accessibility

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