security Engineer

TecTammina

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A federal security service provider in Washington, DC is seeking a Security Engineer to support a Security Operation Center. The role requires expertise in system administration, particularly in Windows, UNIX, and Linux environments. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in security tools, vulnerability assessments, and must possess a Bachelor's Degree in a related field. US citizenship and the ability to obtain a Public Trust Level 6 clearance are essential. This position may lead to a contract-to-hire opportunity after six months.

Qualifications

10 years of technical system administration or general cyber security experience.
Desirable certifications include CISSP, SSCP, CEH, CISM, GPEN, GWAPT, GSEC, OSCP, OSCE.
Must be US Citizen with ability to obtain Public Trust Level 6 clearance.

Responsibilities

Provide support for hardware, Linux OS, and critical security tools.
Conduct vulnerability and compliance assessments.
Manage security tools and document reporting.
Support dashboard creation and monthly vulnerability reports.

Skills

Windows system administration

UNIX-based system administration

Network management

Linux-based operating systems

IDS/IPS management

Log management solutions

Vulnerability assessment

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Tenable Security Center

Splunk ES

SourceFIRE management

Job description

The security engineering position provides support to a Security Operation Center of a federal agency. Ideal candidate will have comprehensive knowledge of Windows and UNIX-based system administration, network management and enterprise systems management and the ability to and maintain Linux-based operating systems as well as IDS/IPS, log management solutions and enterprise vulnerability assessment systems.

Desired Experience

O&M support for hardware, Linux OS and critical security tools
Tenable Security Center; vulnerability and compliance assessments, results analysis, process improvement
SourceFIRE management and web interface
Splunk ES
Document management; process, procedural, system design and weekly/monthly reporting
On-call support may be required
Support the creation and maintenance of baselines where none exist.
Support creation and update of a dashboard, monthly vulnerability reports, patch status report, Security Systems Administration content within a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and/or CSIRT Wiki.
Assist with recommending improvements to cloud based environment.
10 years of technical system administration, operations and maintenance or general cyber security experience.
Desirable certifications include CISSP, SSCP, CEH, CISM, GPEN, GWAPT, GSEC, OSCP, OSCE, OSWE