Senior Security Operations Engineer - Onsite Richmond, VA

Job Description

VDOT is seeking an experienced Senior Security Operations Engineer with in-depth knowledge and hands on experience in the areas of security policy, intrusion detection / prevention systems, perimeter security Technology, and Information security.

Job Overview :

VDOT is seeking an experienced Senior Security Operations Engineer with in-depth knowledge and hands on experience in the areas of Information Systems security, security policy, intrusion detection / prevention systems, firewalls, anti-virus software, anti-malware, anti-phishing, authentication systems, log analysis and management, web content filtering; network protocols and security / authentication protocols at all layers of the OSI model with emphasis on TCP / IP, web security gateways, network access control, endpoint security, and perimeter security technologies. The Senior Security Operations Engineer contributes to the overall technology roadmap.

Key Responsibilities :

• Participates in the design, implementation and support of security infrastructure for the Department.
• Identifies network and information security risks across the enterprise, design, engineer, implement security solutions to address the risks at an enterprise level.
• Works closely with the IT Division and outside vendors to effectively design, plan, deploy, secure and update network projects in the environment.
• Effective collaboration with the Office of Information Security OIS and other ITD groups is maintained.
• Strategic Plan items pertinent to the Network Security Operations group are completed.
• System policies and procedures are created, documented, and maintained.
• Perform network scans and penetration testing. Monitors log analysis and management tools for threats.
• Evaluate vulnerability scan results and notify business, application, and infrastructure teams of vulnerabilities in need of remediation.
• Evaluate and participate in agency Azure cloud solution review of network, security, and general project involvement.
• Ensure all daily functions that are required to maintain security applicable systems and applications are documented.
• Work with the agency’s ISO team and the IT Auditors to review security audit findings and vulnerability scans results.  Identify recommended correction activities and course of action, once determined communicate with the various stakeholders.
• Device configurations are based on best practices.
• Relevant documentation is kept up to date.
• Coordinating the handling and resolution of incidents related to security.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

Skill

Required / Desired / Preferred

Amount of Experience

Considerable knowledge and hands on experience in the areas of information systems security of security policy

Required

7+ Years

Considerable knowledge and hands on experience with web security gateways, network access control, endpoint security, and perimeter security technologies.

Required

7+ Years

Considerable knowledge and hands on experience with firewalls, anti-virus software, anti-malware, anti-phishing, authentication systems.

Required

7+ Years

Considerable knowledge and hands on experience with intrusion detection / prevention systems, log analysis and management, web content filtering

Required

7+ Years

Considerable knowledge and experience with network protocols and security / authentication protocols at all layers of the OSI model with emphasis on TCP / IP

Required

7+ Years

Demonstrated ability to identify security risks across the enterprise and perform the day-to-day operation, management and administration to protect the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information assets and technology infrastructure.

Required

7+ Years

Considerable knowledge and hands on experience detecting, responding, remediating security incidents.

Required

7+ Years

Considerable knowledge and hands on experience remediating System Security Plans (SSP) and Risk Assessment (RA) in cybersecurity

Required

7+ Years

Solid experience with performing threat; vulnerability and risk assessment; and coordinating the handling and resolution of incidents related to security breaches at an enterprise level required.

Required

7+ Years

Considerable knowledge and hands on experience with web related technologies and penetration testing tools

Required

7+ Years

CISSP

Preferred

N / A

Requirements

Skill

Required / Desired

Amount

of Experience

Considerable knowledge and hands on experience in the areas of information systems security of security policy

Required

Years

Considerable knowledge hands on experience with web security gateways, network access control, endpoint security, and perimeter security technologies.

Required

Years

Considerable knowledge and hands on experience with firewalls, anti-virus software, anti-malware, anti-phishing, authentication systems.

Required

Years

Considerable knowledge and hands on experience with intrusion detection / prevention systems, log analysis and management, web content filtering

Required

Years

Considerable knowledge and experience with network protocols and security / authentication protocols at all layers of OSI model with emphasis on TCP / IP

Required

Years

Demonstrated ability to identify security risks across the enterprise and perform the day-to-day operation.

Required

Years

Demonstrated ability to administer and protect the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information assets and technology infrastructure

Required

Years

Considerable knowledge and hands on experience detecting, responding, remediating security incidents.

Required

Years

Considerable knowledge and hands on experience remediating System Security Plans (SSP) and Risk Assessment (RA) in cybersecurity

Required

Years

Solid experience with performing threat; vulnerability, risk assessment and coordinating the resolution of incidents related to security breaches.

Required

Years

Considerable knowledge and hands on experience with web related technologies and penetration testing tools

Required

Years

CISSP

Highly desired

Year

Requirements

Qualifications Type Category Qualification Description Competency Required Skills Others Help desk support Help desk Novice (1-3 Years) No Skills Others Communication skills both verbal and written Novice (1-3 Years) No