Senior Cyber Security Engineer

• Analyze and make recommendations for policies/procedures/processes in order to increase efficiencies and streamline project activities
• Interacts with other team members and customers at multiple levels to gather, supply, or coordinate information
• Good communication and customer service skills are needed along with ability to coordinate effectively with individuals from multiple levels
• Ensure compliance with all customers' policies and procedures to include TASKORDs
• Ensure compliance with the enterprise service requirements to include CONOPS, account management, and system security plans
• Work closely with customers on onboarding, updates and troubleshooting issues with vulnerability scanning
• Provides customer support via phone, email, or messaging services to resolve issues and answer questions. This includes maintaining communication throughout the entire process, as necessary.
• Provides insight into efficiencies that can be gained from the current workflow based on an understanding of the customers' requirements
• Provides ideas for and integrates automation of repetitive project tasks and metrics collection through the use of scripts and assists with testing/implementation to production
• Analyze customer feedback to assist in process improvement
• Performs engineering support and system administration of specialized cybersecurity applications and systems to include installation, configuration, maintenance, patching, and back-up/restore
• Provides knowledge in creation, editing, and management of scan policies, audit files, scan jobs, reports, dashboards, and custom content for specialized cybersecurity systems including but not limited to Tenable Nessus tools, web-based content, ServiceNow integration
• Provides tier 2 and 3 maintenance support for deployed cybersecurity technologies
• Supports Assessment and Authorization activities related to cybersecurity technologies, where applicable
• Identifies potential conflicts with implementation of any cybersecurity tools within the enterprise and develops recommendations to remediate these conflicts
• Provides ideas for automating repetitive project tasks and metrics collection using scripts and assists with testing/implementation to production
• Updating project documentation, where applicable
• Other project and corporate duties as assigned to support the customer Required Qualifications
  • Minimum Education: B.S. or equivalent experience in related field
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
  • The candidate should possess a working knowledge of Tenable product suite and vulnerability scanning
  • A solid understanding of Windows and Linux systems administration, general operating system security practices, TCP/IP networking, and network security concepts is required
  • The candidate should possess general understanding of ServiceNow
  • Excellent organization, planning, and multi-tasking skills with attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills Desired Qualifications
    • Knowledge of and proficiency in the use of AWS technologies
    • The candidate possesses general understanding of ServiceNow
    • Understanding of federal Cyber Security Guidance such as NIST SP 800-37 - Guide for Applying the Risk Management Framework to Federal Information Systems and NIST 800-137 - Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations
    • Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously; coordinating resources and ensuring scheduled goals are met
    • Ability to effectively interact with various levels of senior management is necessary
    • Ability to make decisions and resolve problems effectively - seek out information and data to evaluate, prioritize and formulate best solution or practice
    • Must be able to multi-task, work independently and as part of a team, share workloads, and effectively operate with sudden shifts in project priorities
    • Understanding of automation and scripting technology capabilities
      
      Required Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with an appropriate agency Polygraph is required
      
      U.S. Citizenship is required
      
      What's in It for You?
      
      Flexible work environment
      
      A team mentality - work with friendly, like-minded professionals
      
      Work with innovative, cutting edge technologies
      
      Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits
      
      A work-life balance you can count on
      
      Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime
      
      The Benefits You Get with Freedom
      
      Amazing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and more
      
      Generous paid time off - including paid site closure days
      
      Competitive salary offerings
      
      Paid training and tuition reimbursement
      
      Referral bonuses
      
      Fully paid life and disability
      
      Annual logo wear allowance
      
      Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours)
      
      Interested in learning more about Freedom and our culture? Contact us today! We're constantly hosting hiring events in our office and elsewhere, to help you get a sense of what life is like at Freedom before joining the team.
      
      As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or veteran status
      
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      Phone: 410-290-9035
      
      Email: recruiting@choosefreedomit.com
      
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