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ComTec Solutions · 4 hours ago

Cyber Security Engineer

Rochester, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

ComTec Solutions is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to serve as a subject matter expert in various areas of security, focusing on CMMC Compliance. This role involves providing security direction to business and project stakeholders, ensuring security is integrated into all projects and initiatives, and performing security risk assessments.

Information TechnologySoftware

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Project engagement during the initiation, requirements, and design stages to ensure that security has been considered and is included into the design at the appropriate level based on the risks

Security review and design of complex applications and technologies

Evaluation and maintenance of security system plans and procedures to safeguard internal information systems

Researching and recommendation/implementation of changes to procedures and systems to enhance security aligned with corporate policies

Accountable for ensuring that key risks and issues are identified, addressed and resolved in a manner that satisfies the business

Perform security risk assessments to determine level of security services to include:

Document Customers’ Systems

Liaison between ComTec and Cybersecurity Vendors

Weekly review and analysis of Cybersecurity Reports

Monitor assigned tickets and tasks and provide service or escalation as necessary

Develop tasks & milestones for security projects

Able to translate business and non-functional requirements to establish security controls so that a proper security design can be architected and to document the security solution for communication and publication

Demonstrated analytical skills – continuously identifies problems, collect or interpret data, establish facts, anticipate obstacles, and develops plans to resolve; strong problem-solving skills while communicating in a clear and succinct manner effectively evaluating information and data to make decisions

Proven understanding of the current vulnerabilities, response, and mitigation strategies used in Cybersecurity

Experience of designing and incorporating technical security controls that align to NIST 800-171, and/or CMMC

Prepared to challenge business and IT colleagues and have the “difficult conversations” where needed in the interests of the company

Demonstrated customer focus – evaluate decisions through the eyes of the customer; build strong customer relationships and create processes from the customer viewpoint

Able to operate as a highly independent worker and as part of a strong team/collaborative approach

Accurately enter and maintain ticket information including notes and resolution

Adhere to departmental policies for reporting and managing requests and change controls

Maintain daily timesheet and expense report entries and submit them accurately and timely

Other duties as required

Qualification

Cybersecurity architectureCMMC complianceNIST SP 800-171Network EngineeringMicrosoft security architectureEnterprise EDRMDR solutionsIndependent workerMultitaskCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsCustomer focusOrganization skills

Required

Strong background in security architecture including a deep knowledge of IT network security (secure LAN, WAN, vLAN, MPLS, and secure network zoning and restricted network design) and cloud-based technologies

Strong background in Network Engineering including a deep understanding of Windows Server architecture, Windows Virtualization, Networking, Backup Solutions, and Disaster Recovery

Strong background in Microsoft security architecture including a deep knowledge of server and workstation security

Ability to troubleshoot server-based software issues with: Microsoft Windows Server operating systems, On Premise Microsoft Exchange and hosted Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Remote Desktop Services, Microsoft Hyper-V and VMWare, Enterprise EDR and MDR solutions, Enterprise class backup solutions

Knowledgeable of various server/workstation peripherals such as NAS/SAN solutions

In depth knowledge of workstation/server hardware and software troubleshooting abilities

Strong understanding of networking equipment such as Switches, Firewalls, and Wireless Access Points

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Pleasant and professional demeanor in all client and internal communications

Ability to multitask

Independent worker and able to work effectively on daily tasks without direct supervision

Strong organization skills and ability to operate efficiently throughout daily tasks

Work well with clients at all levels, from executive to IT to end user

(5) years working in Information Technology

(2) years in Cybersecurity

(1) year in CMMC compliance