Forescout Cyber Security Engineer

Cinteot Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

401k with company contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Cinteot Inc. is seeking a Forescout Cyber Security Engineer to safeguard our IT infrastructure. You will manage security controls and enhance detection capabilities in a collaborative team environment.

The role requires expertise in Windows/Linux administration, network design, and DoD 8570 certifications. Top candidates can obtain required clearances and will contribute to enterprise risk assessments with big data analytics.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of systems administration experience (Windows/Linux).
• Experience architecting IP networks and documenting topologies.
• Knowledge of data center, WAN, LAN in virtualized environments.
• Clearable TS/SCI with CI polygraph potential.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certs (Security+ CE, CCNA-Sec, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, GICSP, or CND).
• Ability to obtain CSSP-IS prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with teams and communicate security concepts to varied audiences.
• Manage infrastructure and cybersecurity controls, detections, and event correlation.
• Contribute to risk and vulnerability assessments using big data analytics.

Skills

Systems administration

Cybersecurity

Network design

Big data analytics

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

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.

Benefits

• 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.