Forescout Cyber Security Engineer

Cinteot Inc.; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Coverage

401k with Company Contribution

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cinteot Inc. is seeking a Forescout Cyber Security Engineer to safeguard our IT infrastructure and enhance detection capabilities within a collaborative team.

You will manage cybersecurity controls and support risk assessments in a large enterprise environment. Required qualifications include TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph eligibility, DoD 8570 IAT II certifications, and extensive Windows/Linux administration experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in systems administration for Windows or Linux with troubleshooting, install, config, and security upgrades.
• Experience architecting IP networks and documenting topologies.
• Knowledge of multi-domain architectures: data center, WAN, and LAN in virtualized environments.
• Must have TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a CI polygraph.
• Associates/Bachelors/Masters with IT project experience; degrees may be substituted by experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships quickly with other teams and explain security concepts to diverse audiences.
• Manage infrastructure and cybersecurity controls, improve detection and event correlation in large enterprises.
• Contribute to risk and vulnerability assessments leveraging big data analytics to identify threats.

Skills

Windows/Linux admin

Network design

Security controls

DoD 8570 IAT II

Stakeholder comms

Education

Associate degree +5+ yrs

Bachelor's degree +3+ yrs

Master's degree +1+ yr

Tools

Forescout CounterACT

Splunk

Job description

Cinteot Inc. is a small IT services company that specializes in cybersecurity, Big Data/databases, software development, systems testing, STIG Compliance training, closed-circuit television/security cameras and access controls, and construction/facilities.

We are a Woman-owned, SBA Certified 8(a), and HUBZone company.

Job Summary:

As a Forescout Cyber Security Engineer at Cinteot, you will play a critical role in safeguarding our information technology infrastructure. Your expertise will be essential in managing cybersecurity controls and enhancing our detection capabilities within a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop relationships quickly and easily with other teams, communicating the complexities of security with a wide variety of audiences, including senior management.


• Manage infrastructure and cybersecurity controls, including enhanced detection and vulnerability capabilities and improved event correlation in large enterprises.


• Contribute to risk and vulnerability assessments in network, system, and application areas, leveraging big data analytics to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise.
  

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience performing systems administration for Windows or Linux, including troubleshooting, installation, configuration, and security upgrades.


• Experience architecting and designing IP networks, with the ability to develop and document network topologies.


• Knowledge of multi-domain architectures, including data center, WAN, and LAN in virtualized environments.


• TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a counterintelligence (CI) polygraph.


• Associate’s degree with 5+ years of experience, Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years, or Master’s degree with 1+ year of experience supporting IT projects. Experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.


• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification, including Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, GICSP, or CND Certification.


• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification (CSSP-IS) prior to the start date.
  

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with deployment or daily maintenance of Forescout CounterACT appliances.


• Knowledge of federal information security policies, standards, and risk management processes for enterprise systems.


• Ability to install and deploy Forescout in customer environments.


• Ability to integrate Cybersecurity data using enterprise or custom data aggregation and analysis tools, including Splunk.


• Ability to provide support in a Tier II IT operations and maintenance role.


• Self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  

Company Culture:

At Cinteot, we foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. We believe in empowering our employees to grow both personally and professionally in a supportive environment.

• Complete Insurance Coverage


• 401k with Company Contribution


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Generous Paid Time Off (including your birthday!)
  

Cinteot is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.