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Tyto Athene, LLC · 20 hours ago

Security Engineering Lead

Ashburn, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Tyto Athene is searching for a Security Engineering Lead to support a law enforcement customer in Ashburn, VA. You will play a critical role in leading in-depth analyses and responding to incidents from cyber threats facing our clients, implementing and maintaining advanced security technologies, and collaborating with security operations and threat hunting teams.

Information Technology

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Suzanne Murphy

Responsibilities

Lead implementation, configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of security systems and tools

Install, configure, and support network security platforms, including:

Layer 2/Layer 3 network devices

Network Admission Control (NAC) and 802.1x

Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN solutions, WAFs, and content filtering systems

NetFlow analysis and network monitoring technologies

Maintain advanced working knowledge of secure communications, encryption algorithms, SIEM platforms, and embedded system security

Support secure network and data communications architecture design and enforcement

Apply knowledge of industry standards and frameworks such as NIST, FISMA, and Common Criteria

Evaluate, test, and recommend new security technologies and processes to enhance enterprise defenses

Conduct security testing using industry-standard criteria and tools; prepare detailed technical reports and formal presentations on findings

Investigate and respond to information security issues throughout the project lifecycle

Coordinate and supervise changes across software, hardware, telecommunications, and infrastructure components

Work cross-functionally with threat hunters, threat analysts, and SOC personnel to defend against advanced threats

Qualification

Security systems administrationNetwork security architectureSecurity policy designCompTIA Security+CISSPNetwork-based IDS/IPSAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsSelf-starter

Required

3+ years of experience in security systems administration, engineering, and support

CompTIA A+, Security+, or Network+ (minimum required)

Strong working knowledge of: Security services and network security architecture

Strong working knowledge of: Security policy design and implementation

Strong working knowledge of: Consulting in security and networking environments

Experience with network-based IDS/IPS technologies and various modes of operation

Exceptional diagnostic and troubleshooting skills with the ability to solve complex technical problems

Strong written and verbal communication and ability to interact with customers and internal teams

Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrated self-starter with strong analytical and decision-making skills