Security Engineer

Security Engineer

Location : Washington, D.C (On-site M-F at JBAB)

Duration : Full Time

Clearance : Security Clearance : TS / SCI + required and able to receive PSD / Yankee White, or Active Yankee White Clearance

Company Description

Our Client is a top-rated cyber security firm passionate about providing excellent service to both government and commercial clients. They foster a collaborative environment that encourages creativity, growth, and community. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to challenging projects while advancing your professional career. Bring your creativity, innovation, and customer service focus to a leading cybersecurity team!

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage the security infrastructure for a Windows and Linux based network platform, including maintenance, upgrades, and expansions.
• Conduct security system maintenance and upgrades based on DISA requirements and vendor recommendations.
• Operate and maintain security infrastructure such as IDSs and HBSS, ensuring system and application performance and health monitoring.
• Develop and maintain security policies and procedures in accordance with DISA standards.
• Manage security infrastructure servers on the WHMO network, ensuring they are maintained and upgraded per DISA guidelines.
• Create and maintain HIPS exceptions and firewall rules to ensure secure site configurations per DISA guidance.
• Monitor HBSS for faults, anomalies, and security events.
• Develop, run, analyze, and maintain reports using SQL and HBSS reporting tools.
• Configure HBSS dashboards, data monitors, and filters for first responders, analysts, and IA managers.
• Deploy, tune, and configure software to detect and prevent malicious activity at the host level.
• Develop and test new agents.
• Analyze query results for 'Interesting Events' and escalate for investigation.
• Maintain logs and documentation of all security activities and configurations.
• Collaborate with other divisions to resolve issues and meet objectives.
• Generate reports and queries as needed.
• Interface with government customers and other divisions to ensure quality deliverables.
• Develop written procedures and provide on-site training on HBSS.
• Monitor and control HBSS accounts and access levels.
• Participate in special projects and provide monthly status reports.
• Maintain documentation for HBSS system configurations, policies, procedures, and exceptions.
• Assist in network / host intrusion investigations involving HBSS logs.
• Log investigation progress and maintain records of all reports and configurations.

Required Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

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