On Site
Montgomery AL
Onsite Interview
Pay Range : $60-$70 / hr on W2
The Cyber Security Engineer identifies threats and vulnerabilities in systems and software and then applies their skills to developing and implementing high-tech solutions to defend against hacking, malware and ransomware, insider threats, and all types of cybercrime.
Requires / Desires Skills :
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- Experience in information security or related field including leadership role
- Hands on experience in risk management, incident response, vulnerability assessment, security architecture
- Familiar with NIST standards
- Relevant certifications in cybersecurity (CISSP,CISM,CISA)
- Familiar with technologies such as Splunk, SolarWinds, and Azure ARC
- Experience in managing cybersecurity teams or IT security professionals
- Firewall knowledge
- Experience in incident response, including detection, containment, and mitigation of cybersecurity threats
- Have you conducted regular vulnerability assessments for information systems?
- Have you applied risk management methodologies in compliance with industry standards?
- Experience developing security policies
Preferred Qualifications :
7-10 years of experience in information security or a related field, including leadership roles.Hands-on experience in risk management, incident response, vulnerability assessment, and security architecture.Strong knowledge of infrastructure systems is a plus.Familiarity with NIST standards is a plus but not required.Relevant certifications in cybersecurity are a plus (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA).Familiarity with technologies such as Splunk, SolarWinds, and Azure Arc is desirable.Firewall knowledge is a plus.Including but not limited to
1. Develop and Oversee Security Programs
Create and maintain an agency-wide IT security program.Ensure alignment with applicable regulations and industry best practices.Running point on all incident response.2. Policy and Compliance
Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and control techniques.Ensure compliance with directives from the Office of Information Technology, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Social Security Administration (SSA), and agency-specific requirements.3. Risk Management
ssess risks to information systems and data.Implement cost-effective measures to reduce risks to acceptable levels.4. Incident Response
Detect, report, contain, and mitigate cybersecurity incidents.Coordinate incident response efforts with the Agency's Safeguards Coordinator and federal entities like the IRS and SSA.5. Continuous Monitoring
Oversee automated and continuous monitoring of systems for vulnerabilities and threats.6. Strategic Integration
Ensure security processes are integrated into strategic, budgetary, and operational planning.7. Collaboration
Work closely with the Agency CIO, senior deputies, and staff to enhance security measures.Participate in inter-agency councils, such as the Client Security Council, to align security strategies.There will be 6 staff that will directly report to this resource (System Administrators and mainframe security personnel).