Senior Endpoint Security Engineer

blueStone; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A national recruiting firm is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist to work with federal clients. The ideal candidate will have at least ten years of experience in IT, with a focus on security administration. Key responsibilities include defining configuration settings for MS Windows endpoints, conducting vulnerability scans, and maintaining knowledge of security regulations. A master's degree in Information Technology and a professional security certification like CISSP are required. This role offers a chance to contribute to important security measures in the field.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of experience in information technology required.
• At least five years in security administration experience preferred.
• Must have a strong background in MS Windows Server and Desktop OS.
• Understanding of active directory group policy objects needed.
• Must have (or be able to obtain) professional security certification such as CISSP.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement baseline configuration for MS Windows endpoints.
• Research requirements for POA&M remediation, recommend solutions.
• Develop and perform IT system security scans and vulnerability analysis.
• Maintain knowledge of security regulations and communicate with IT staff.
• Participate in security control assessment activities.

Skills

MS Windows administration

Vulnerability scanning

TCP/IP networking

Understanding of NIST SP 800-53 controls

Education

Masters in Information Technology or related discipline

Tools

MS Windows Server

Active Directory

Linux OS flavors

Job description

A national recruiting firm is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist to work with federal clients. The ideal candidate will have at least ten years of experience in IT, with a focus on security administration. Key responsibilities include defining configuration settings for MS Windows endpoints, conducting vulnerability scans, and maintaining knowledge of security regulations. A master's degree in Information Technology and a professional security certification like CISSP are required. This role offers a chance to contribute to important security measures in the field.