Senior Cyber Security Engineer

At ValidaTek, we modernize and optimize IT services to solve some of the most critical challenges facing federal civilian and defense agencies. From customers to partners to top-talent employees, ValidaTek puts people first, empowering them to exceed expectations and transform government organizations. Our success starts and ends with our people, so we built a company where great people can do great things, with the resources and autonomy to make decisions that transform organizations. We operate as one team of diverse people, united by a passion for continuous growth and optimization. Our commitment to quality and performance optimization is the reason why our IT Service Projects and New Development Projects have been appraised at CMMI Maturity Level 5, positioning us as one of a handful of elite companies to receive the highest form of third-party validation. www.validatek.com

Summary

We are seeking a senior information systems security engineer or cyber security engineer to join our team . The candidate will have an analytical mind and a detailed understanding of cybersecurity methodologies. Moreover, the candidate will play a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of data, ensuring our platform remains at the forefront of security standards and therefore is expected to have meticulous attention to detail and outstanding problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead /Support in computer security incident response activities for events.
• Technical investigation of security related incidents and post incident digital forensics to identify causes and recommend future mitigation strategies.
• Security consulting on medium projects for internal clients to ensure conformity with corporate information, security policy, and standards.
• Document, test, maintain , and provide issue resolution recommendations for security solutions related to networking, cryptography, cloud, authentication and directory services, email, internet, applications, and endpoint security and correlate security logs.
• Subject matter knowledge in industry leading security solutions and best practices to implement one or more components of information security such as availability, integrity, confidentiality, risk management, threat identification, modeling, monitoring, incident response, access management, and business continuity.
• Security vulnerabilities and issues, perform risk assessments, and evaluate remediation alternatives to automate daily processes and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science , Information Technology, or related field is desired .
• F ive (5) years of detailed technical experience in system security engineering or related field within the last seven (7) years, with a thorough understanding of cyber security and its relation to system hardware/software design and architecture.
• IAM-III certification (CISSP or GSLC) is required .
• Strong proficiency in cloud security and services.
• Experience with Firewalls (functionality and maintenance), Office 365 Security, VSX, and Endpoint Security.
• Experience with Python, C++, Java, Ruby, Node, Go, and/or Power Shell.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail with an analytical mind and outstanding problem-solving skills.
• Great awareness of cybersecurity trends and hacking techniques.
• Must be willing to work on site in customer facilities in Brunswick, GA
• Must be willing and able to submit to and pass a DHS law enforcement background check.
  
  

EEO Statement

ValidaTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to verify authorization to work in the United States.

Offers of employment will be contingent upon passing a post-offer background check.