Mid Cybersecurity Engineer

Join the IRES contract team supporting proactive and reactive cybersecurity operations for the Missile Defense Agency.

Responsibilities

• Perform cybersecurity duties on customer networks to improve enterprise-wide security posture (proactive and reactive).
• Analyze and process Cyber Task Orders (CTOs), including tracking, reporting, and briefing on tasks such as IAVM compliance, device confiscations, research and investigation, website blocks, and related compliance projects.
• Perform and analyze vulnerability scans without affecting network operations using Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS/Nessus).
• Conduct network security threat and impact assessments and prepare assessment reports.
• Use Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) tools to analyze and correlate events, vulnerabilities, and STIGs from network security devices and mission critical infrastructure (network and host-based security systems, firewalls, routers, switches, servers, workstations, and more) to identify indicators of compromise, attack vectors, and known attack patterns.
• Analyze and interpret log data within tools such as ACAS and HBSS/ESS.
• Analyze vulnerabilities against known exploits in an enterprise cyber-threat environment and disseminate guidance to strengthen defensive posture.
• Support the development, establishment, review, and updates of Tier III LCC procedures, processes, manuals, and documentation.
• Assist with host-based security across the enterprise using DoD Host Based Security System (HBSS), including antimalware, host-based intrusion protection system, data loss prevention, and rogue system detection.
• Support Incident Response across the enterprise in accordance with DoD regulations and instructions.
• Generate vulnerability assessment reports for customers and escalate for further review.
• Create, update, and manage queries and dashboards related to HBSS, ACAS, and related security tools.
• Support review and updates of CND procedures, processes, manuals, and other documentation.

Requirements

• 2+ years of general (full-time) work experience.
• 6+ months of directly related cyber or systems engineering experience.
• 1 year of managerial experience.
• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (examples provided: Security+, CISSP).
• Must have, or obtain, an active DoW Secret Security Clearance.

Technologies

• Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio
• Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Nessus, Tenable ACAS
• Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO)
• DoD Host based Security System (HBSS), HBSS/ESS
• McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator
• Firewalls
• Intrusion Detection Systems / Intrusion Prevention Systems
• Network Security Manager
• Bluecoat, Barracuda

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Additional details

• Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO or Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL (onsite)
• Salary: USD 120,000 - 130,000 per year
• Clearance type: DoW Secret
• Shift: Day shift
• Travel: Up to 10%
• Remote/Telework: NO (not available)
• Relocation assistance: None available at this time

The successful candidate will have

• Experience with most Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Ability to multitask and prioritize multiple projects and assignments in a dynamic environment to meet scheduled and unscheduled customer requests.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Ability to support periodic on-call requirements.
• Experience operating Tenable ACAS solutions.
• Experience operating McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator.

Desired requirements

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience with security analysis and solutions in a WAN/LAN environment including routers, switches, network devices, and operating systems (e.g., Windows and Linux).
• Experience with SOC/DCO tools/applications such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, Network Security Manager, Bluecoat, Barracuda, and similar tools.
• Experience performing security compliance scans across a WAN (ACAS/Nessus preferred).
• Background in configuration, troubleshooting, and deployment of host-based security (HBSS preferred).
• Relevant computing environment certifications (HBSS/ESS, ACAS, Windows, Linux, etc.).
• Familiarity with SOC/DoD.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance.