Cyber Security Engineer

Company: Altus Consulting Corp
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

The Cyber Security Engineer concentrates on overall technical and operational effectiveness of capabilities in coordination with the customer and its management. This position is responsible for providing recommendations on continuous improvement of the processes and architectures supporting the overall Cyber Defense operational activities including, but not limited to: analysis, incident handling and reporting products, and the reporting lifecycle.
This person ensures the effective operations of the customer's IT systems and network defenses, providing effective incident response capabilities, usable and effective reports that address overall situational awareness. This individual works to maximize the use of existing tools to correlate information and synthesize data into usable and actionable events. This individual Identifies and provides an agile approach to the automation of any manual and inefficient processes that exist across the cyber defense program and to work with the Sponsor to recommend and implement technical solutions designed to return time to mission.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
--- Provide insight into industry trends and make recommendations on future direction for the program.
--- Provide insight into latest threats and countermeasures
--- Provide recommendations for end-to-end analytical process
--- Provide technical/analytical recommendations for improvement to the customer
--- Provide training, mentoring, and hands on help to raise the talent/skill level of Cyber Security Analysts
--- Work with the customer to improve metrics for reporting

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: (QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
Knowledge -
Minimum Education: A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or other closely related IT or Cyber Security discipline.
Minimum Certifications:
--- CEH
--- CISSP
--- Other applicable certifications
Skills & Experience:
--- Progressively responsible experience in Cyber Security, InfoSec, Security Engineering, Network Engineering with emphasis in cyber security issues and operations, computer incident response, systems architecture, data management.
--- Considerable knowledge of Cyber Security and CIO policies and procedures.
--- Considerable knowledge of Enterprise and IC networks and systems.
--- Considerable knowledge of computing design concepts and implementation.
--- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, writing, communications and briefing skills.
--- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Abilities:
--- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and project information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
--- Ability to create complex system designs, resolve engineering problems, and propose preventive strategies.
--- Ability to identify and undertake necessary steps to minimize the impact of unanticipated events on task completion.
--- Ability to identify new technologies and assess their technical and performance characteristics.
--- Ability to lead and manage effectively.
--- Ability to organize, plan and prioritize multiple tasks so that work is completed on schedule.
--- Ability to write technical documents addressing complex, sensitive issues.
Technology:
--- Encryption technologies
--- Identity and authentication technologies
--- Information Assurance assessment tools
--- Lotus Notes
--- Microsoft Office
Tools:
--- Computers
Special Requirements: All positions require an active TS/SCI with poly clearance.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS: (LIST SPECIFIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION)
--- Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, to move objects.
--- The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
o The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Work Environment
Work is primarily performed in an office environment and/or computer laboratory.
DISCLAIMER:
--- This job description is not an exhaustive list of all job functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions.
--- Altus reserves the right to revise the job description at any time.
--- The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
--- Employment with Altus Consulting Corporation is "At Will". This means that either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice.
--- Altus Consulting Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
ADDITIONAL NOTES: Altus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminated based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Altus Consulting Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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