Security Engineer II Information Technology Washington, DC

Bailey Information Technology Consultants, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Security Engineer II to enhance its IT security posture. The candidate will evaluate and monitor security measures, requiring strong knowledge in network security and a Public Trust clearance. This role demands expertise in firewalls, SIEM tools, and system administration across various operating systems.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of IT network security experience required.
• Active Public Trust clearance needed.
• Familiarity with firewalls, SIEM tools, and system security.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, implement, maintain, and monitor IT security measures.
• Review and access security vulnerabilities across applications.
• Handle confidential matters and apply data analytics.

Skills

IT network security

Vulnerability assessments

Data analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

CISSP certification

CISM certification

CISA certification

Tools

SIEM Tools

Microsoft OS

UNIX OS

Websense

Check Point firewall

Job description

Position: Security Engineer II
Location: Washington, DC (Potential for Hybrid)
Clearance: Public Trust
“Must hold an active Public Trust clearance to apply”


THE OVERALL PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The purpose of the Security Engineer II position is to evaluate, implement, maintain, and monitor IT security measures across the organization. The individual in this role is responsible for reviewing and accessing security vulnerabilities across customer applications

SCOPE OF WORK
• Three (3) to Four (4) years of directly related
• experience.
• Three (3) + years of advanced computer expertise.
• Three (3) + years of IT network security knowledge and
• implementation experience (e.g. firewalls, secure topologies/architectures, SIEM Tools, intrusion detection, Microsoft and
• UNIX OS security)
• Three (3) + years of experience with MS Office Professional tools suite, security incident/forensics, and
• system administration for Unix and/or Microsoft operating systems. Experience with system baseline configurations.
• Knowledge of IT security policy and standards development and POA&M tracking and remediation.
• Experience and/or
• familiarity with Websense configuration/maintenance, security information/event manager configuration, anti-mal
• ware
• tools, Check
• Point firewall, wireless network security testing, and Federal Security regulations, all desired.
• Results-Driven
• Communicates Openly and Effectively
• Applies Customer Lens
• Forward Looking
• Fosters Collaboration
• Thinks Critically
• Develops Self and Others
• Embraces Innovation and Change

OTHER DUTIES:
• Handling confidential matters
• Traveling on an as needed basis
• Application of data analytics


QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Five (5) to Seven (7) years’ of directly related experience.
• One (1) to Two (2) Operational and/or technical business leadership experience.
• Five (5)+ years’ experience in IT network security implementation (i.e. firewalls, secure topologies/architectures, SIEM Tools, intrusion detection and analysis, Microsoft UNIX OS security, vulnerability assessments).
• Five (5)+ years of experience in working system administration of Unix, Microsoft operating systems, MS Office Professional tools suite, and IT security incident/forensics.
• Two (2) to Three (3) years’ experience in system baseline configurations, IT security policy and standards development, and POA&M tracking and remediation.

EDUCATION
• Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant technical training and certifications.

CISSP, CISM, and/or CISA certification required. CCNP, MCSE, or equivalent is preferred

LENGTH OF EXPERIENCE
The minimum amount of total work-related experience required is four (4) years, for the position. This means experience in a related area or time spent performing similar work that provides the background for the current position.