Information Security Engineer

LT Consulting LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

LT Consulting LLC seeks an Information Security (INFOSEC) Engineer to safeguard enterprise cyber systems and networks. The role requires knowledge of Windows, UNIX, and Linux systems and involves supporting security initiatives through predictive and reactive analysis, and coordinating incident response efforts to achieve timely resolutions.

The ideal candidate will have an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, and experience with

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience with advanced forensics tools.
• Experience with advanced malware analysis.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the integrity and security of enterprise-wide cyber systems and networks.
• Coordinate resources during enterprise incident response efforts to resolve incidents timely.
• Perform network traffic analysis and develop signatures for IDS or custom detection capabilities.
• Review threat data from various sources and develop unique correlation techniques.
• Interface with external entities including law enforcement and government agencies.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Polygraph

Cybersecurity

Education

BSc Computer Science

Tools

Forensics tools

Malware analysis tools

Job description

LT Consulting is seeking an Information Security (INFOSEC) Engineer responsible for maintaining the integrity and security of enterprise-wide cyber systems and networks. The candidate must have knowledge of Windows, UNIX, and Linux systems. Supports cyber security initiatives through both predictive and reactive analysis, articulating emerging trends to leadership and staff. Coordinates resources during enterprise incident response efforts, driving incidents to timely and complete resolution. Employs advanced forensic tools and techniques for attack reconstruction, including dead system analysis and volatile data collection and analysis. Supports internal HR/Legal/Ethics investigations as forensic subject matter expert. Performs network traffic analysis utilizing raw packet data, net flow, IDS, and custom sensor output as it pertains to the cyber security of communications networks. Reviews threat data from various sources and develops custom signatures for Open Source IDS or other custom detection capabilities. Correlates actionable security events from various sources including Security Information Management System (SIMS) data and develops unique correlation techniques. Utilizes understanding of attack signatures, tactics, techniques and procedures associated with advanced threats. Develops analytical products fusing enterprise and all-source intelligence. May conduct malware analysis of attacker tools providing indicators for enterprise defensive measures, and reverse engineer attacker encoding protocols. Interfaces with external entities including law enforcement organizations and other government agencies such as the Department of Defense.

Basic Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Experience with advanced forensics tools
• Experience with advanced malware analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
• CISSP Certification