Security Engineer

Location: Reston, VA, us

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Establishes and satisfies information assurance and security requirements based upon the analysis of user, policy, regulatory, and resource demands.
• Supports customers at the highest levels in the development and implementation of doctrine and policies.
• Applies know-how to government and commercial common user systems, as well as to dedicated special purpose systems requiring specialized security features and procedures.
• Performs analysis, design, and development of security features for system architectures.
• Analyzes security requirements for computer systems which may include servers, workstations, and personal computers.
• Designs, develops, engineers, and implements solutions that meet security requirements.
• Analyzes general information assurance-related technical problems and provides basic engineering and technical support in solving these problems.
• Evaluate that all information systems are functional and secure.
• Understand current commercial computer product vendors and how they the design and evaluation state-of-the-art secure operating systems, networks, and database products.
• Occasionally provide security engineering and integration services to internal customers.
• Experience in networking protocols and INFOSEC security practices. IDS/firewall monitoring and analysis.

Qualifications

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform analytical work using IT security technology such as SIEM Products (Q1 Radar, Arcsight, etc}
• Asses existing network topology and identify key system flaws
• Develop detailed supporting documentation regarding technical projects (such as materials to support an architecture review board)
• Provide recommendations on collection, processing and distribution systems in the cyber security market
• Manage customer expectation and attend all mandatory review / regulatory discussions related to the specific project being delivered

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Possesses and applies expertise on multiple complex work assignments.
• Exposure to at least one major industry SIEM solution (Q1 Radar, Arcsight, Envision, Splunk, etc)
• Assignments may be broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks.
• Operates with appreciable latitude in developing methodology and presenting solutions to problems
• Contributes to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable.
• “Security +” certification desired (CISSP preferred)
• Strong background and experience in networking (TCP/IP) protocols, computer/network security, and system administration.
• Experience in Unix and Linux system administration desired
• Background in INFOSEC operations, vulnerability assessment, and security-scanning tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Unix skills is a plus

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.