ALTA IT Services, LLC · 2 days ago

Security Engineer

Sterling, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise to establish and implement Security Engineering processes.

Design and implement secure networks and systems in local or cloud computing solutions.

Integrate security appliances and technology into networks.

Maintain knowledge of security technologies including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption protocols.

Analyze data to identify security threats or vulnerabilities.

Assess risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Qualification

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Security EngineeringNetwork DesignCloud ComputingAWSMicrosoft AzureGoogle CloudData CentersFirewallsIntrusion DetectionIdentity Access ManagementEncryption ProtocolsIndustry StandardsSoftware DevelopmentSystems Development LifecycleProject ManagementAgile MethodologiesPMBOKNISTData AnalysisRisk Assessment

Required

5 years of experience as a Security Engineer.

Experience designing and implementing secure networks and systems in either local (on-premises) or cloud computing solutions. This includes creating secure designs and integrating security appliances and technology into local, cloud, and/or hybrid networks. Highly desired experience includes the following: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and Data Centers.

Deep understanding of security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, identity and access management solutions, and encryption protocols.

Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations, as well as with software development standards and practices such as the Systems Development Lifecycle, project and program management principles, and Agile development methodologies. This includes, but is not limited to, the Project Management Institute’s Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) standards, the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Special Publication 800-160 Vol. 2 Rev. 1 “Developing Cyber-Resilient Systems: A Systems Security Engineering Approach,” and NIST’s Cybersecurity Framework 2.0.

Experience analyzing data to identify patterns and anomalies that may indicate security threats or vulnerabilities.

Experience assessing risk and developing mitigation strategies.