Forescout Cyber Security Engineer

SCALIS; Washington, Riverdale Park, Reston (District of Columbia, MD, VA); On-site; GBP 89,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Matching

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Job summary

Cinteot Inc. in the United States seeks a Forescout Cyber Security Engineer to safeguard our IT infrastructure and strengthen detection and response capabilities within a collaborative team.

You will deploy and maintain cybersecurity controls, and use big data analytics to identify indicators of compromise. Requirements include 5+ years of systems administration, TS/SCI clearance (CI polygraph preferred), and DoD 8570 Level II certifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of systems administration for Windows or Linux
• Experience designing IP networks and documenting topologies
• Knowledge of multi-domain architectures including data center, WAN and LAN
• TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain CI polygraph
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, GICSP, or CND)
• Ability to obtain CSSP-IS certification prior to start date

Responsibilities

• Manage infrastructure and cybersecurity controls, including detections and event correlation
• Develop relationships with teams and senior management and communicate security concepts
• Contribute to risk and vulnerability assessments using data analytics

Skills

Security engineering

Cybersecurity

Network design

Communication

Risk assessment

Education

Associate’s degree + 5+ years

Bachelor’s degree + 3+ years

Master’s degree + 1+ year

Tools

Forescout CounterACT

Splunk

DoD 8570 certs

Job description

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Riverdale Park, Maryland, United States

Reston, Virginia, United States

About Cinteot

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.

About the job

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

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance

Preferred Skills

• 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.