Senior Computer Network Defense (CND) Engineer - Active TS/SCI

MKS2 Technologies; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A technology and defense firm is looking for a Senior Computer Network Defense Engineer in Springfield, VA. This full-time role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and strong expertise in Cyber Security technologies across multi-platform environments. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience and will be responsible for testing and maintaining CND capabilities. Benefits include medical insurance, a 401(k) plan, and tuition assistance among others.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience implementing Cyber Security technologies on a multi-platform enterprise-grade WAN.
• 4+ years experience with SIEM and/or vulnerability scanner product.
• 4+ years maintaining and operating RHEL servers.
• 4+ years with SIEM and vulnerability scanners.

Responsibilities

• Develop tools and techniques to monitor the network for unauthorized activities.
• Maintain system documentation regarding CND capabilities.
• Provide reports on CND tools' health and availability.

Skills

Cyber Security technologies implementation

SIEM operation and maintenance

Red Hat Enterprise Linux maintenance

Technical documentation

Security clearance management

Communication and interpersonal skills

Education

BS degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

CompTIA Security+

Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

Tools

Splunk

Tenable/ACAS

SIEM products

Vulnerability scanning tools

Job description

Recruiting Delivery Manager @ MKS2 Technologies | Recruiting Strategies

Location: Springfield, VA

Pay Rate: Negotiable based on market rate/experience - full benefits included

Summary: We are hiring for a Senior Computer Network Defense (CND) Engineer with an active TS/SCI clearance - with the ability to obtain and maintain a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph in our Springfield, VA location. Our positions are required to be onsite. The Senior Computer Network Defense (CND) Engineer tests, implements, deploys, maintains, reviews, and administers the hardware, software, and documentation required to support the CND capabilities. This may include, but is not limited to, Splunk, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) products, vulnerability scanning tools as deployed within hosted Information Systems.

Responsibilities

• The Senior CND Engineer develops and manages the tools, tactics, and techniques that will be used to monitor the network to actively remediate unauthorized activities (dashboards, queries, scan policies, etc.).
• The Senior CND Engineer develops and maintains system documentation as it pertains to CND capabilities and their implementation (CONOPs, SOPs, etc.).
• The position provides reports as needed for the health, wellness, and availability of CND tools within hosted information systems and addresses any issues in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• 7 or more years experience implementing and maintaining Cyber Security technologies on a multi-platform (Windows, Red Hat, etc.) enterprise-grade WAN.
• 4 or more years of experience implementing, maintaining, and operating a SIEM and/or vulnerability scanner product.
• 4 or more years experience in maintaining and operating Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers.
• Shall meet the Cyber IT/Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist (521); Intermediate Level for SECNAV M-5239.2 compliance.

Education

• BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering from an ABET accredited or NCAE designated institution; or one of the following, qualifying certifications:
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH); or
• CompTIA Cloud+; or
• CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+); or
• CompTIA Security+; or
• GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies (GFACT); or
• Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

Desired Qualifications

• 7 or more years of experience developing, maintaining, and operating Splunk or other equivalent SIEM product.
• 7 or more years of experience in developing, maintaining, and operating Tenable/ACAS or other equivalent vulnerability scanner product.
• 7 or more years of experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux or other equivalent Linux product.
• 4 or more years of experience with evaluating technologies in accordance with DISA STIGs (Windows, Red Hat, Cisco, etc.) and providing applicable remediation guidance.
• Security Clearance Requirements:
• The position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
• Implementation & Maintenance and maintaining of Cyber Security technologies on a multi-platform (Windows, Red Hat, etc.) enterprise-grade WAN.
• Implementation & Operations for a SIEM and/or vulnerability scanner product.
• Maintenance & Operations on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers.
• Strong communication, presentation, written, reporting, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Student loan assistance
• Tuition assistance

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing and Technology
• Information and Media