Lead Security Engineer

Catapult Solutions Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading cybersecurity team in Washington, DC, as a Lead Security Engineer. You will enhance the security posture of critical infrastructure by supporting IPv6 implementation and collaborating with federal leadership. This role requires strong communication skills, extensive cybersecurity experience, and a passion for protecting vital systems.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 9 years of cybersecurity experience required.
• Proficiency with network security tools and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure IPv6 network architectures.
• Collaborate to troubleshoot IPv6 security issues.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments for IPv6 networks.

Skills

Network Security

IPv6 Security

Communication

Cybersecurity Best Practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ServiceNow

SIEM Solutions

Firewalls

Intrusion Detection Systems

Job description

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Our client supports the cybersecurity mission of a major government agency responsible for managing and maintaining United States critical infrastructure including highways, bridges, roads, and airports. The cybersecurity team is dedicated to collaborating, cooperating, and facilitating the maintenance and enhancement of the security posture of government information systems and underlying infrastructure that support critical national operations.

Job Description

As a Lead Security Engineer, you will assist the government agency's cybersecurity mission by supporting the implementation of IPv6 networking capabilities. You will join a dedicated team of cybersecurity professionals focused on maintaining and enhancing the security posture of critical information systems and their supporting infrastructure.

Your primary focus will be on IPv6 security implementation, working with federal leadership and counterparts to design, implement, and maintain secure network architectures. You'll collaborate with network, system, and application administrators to troubleshoot IPv6 security-related issues while supporting regular assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies.

• Duties and ResponsibilitiesEngage with Federal Leadership and counterparts to support designing, implementing, and maintaining secure IPv6 network architectures, including firewalls and network segmentation.
• Collaborate with network, system and application/software administrators/engineers to troubleshoot issues associated with IPv6 security related technologies.
• Support regular assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities in IPv6 networks, services, and applications and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Support IPv6 related security incidents and incident response activities.
• Support development and enforcement of IPv6-specific security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with industry’s best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain detailed documentation of IPv6 network security configurations, incident reports, and security procedures.
• Work IPv6 cybersecurity related security operations ITSM (ServiceNow) assigned tickets to completion.
• Participate in relevant Cybersecurity and Security Operations (SecOps) meetings.
• Collaborate on and provide feedback on cybersecurity solutions that enhance the agency's security posture with a focus on IPv6.
• Convey complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively.
• Ensure compliance with relevant federal and regulatory requirements and security standards.
• Required Experience/SkillsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• 9 years of related cybersecurity experience.
• Proficiency in network security tools and technologies, such as intrusion detection/prevention systems, firewalls, and SIEM solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with team members and convey complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant federal and/or regulatory requirements and security standards (NIST, DHS/CISA, etc.).
• In-depth knowledge of networked environments and topologies, both IPv4 and IPv6, and the communication protocols implemented.
• Comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity best practices and industry standards for implementing IPv6 securely.
• Hands-on experience with firewalls, routers, switches, proxies, cloud-based systems, operating systems, databases, and networking.
• Experience with Data Loss Prevention, Endpoint Security Software, Network Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS).
• Knowledge of host-based IDS and IPS and general cybersecurity best practices and industry standards.
• Nice-to-HavesMaster's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• Certified IPv6 Security Expert (CISE) or equivalent certifications.
• Experience with ServiceNow ITSM platform.
• Previous experience working with federal agencies or critical infrastructure protection.
• Project management experience in cybersecurity implementations.
• EducationBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Join Our Cybersecurity Team!

If you're an experienced security engineer with IPv6 networking expertise and a passion for protecting critical infrastructure, we invite you to apply. Join our team in Washington, DC, and contribute to enhancing the cybersecurity posture of systems that support our nation's critical transportation infrastructure.

Keywords: Lead Security Engineer | IPv6 Security | Cybersecurity | Network Security | CISSP | Public Trust | Washington DC | Federal | Critical Infrastructure | NIST | CISA | Firewalls | IDS/IPS

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

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