Nexagen Networks, Inc. · 2 days ago
Cyber Security Engineer
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Cyber SecurityInformation Technology
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Responsibilities
Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information.
Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies.
Ensure appropriate security controls are in place to safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure.
Respond to computer security breaches and viruses.
Participate in security event monitoring and correlation within a tiered Security Operations Center.
Leverage CND analyst toolsets to detect and respond to IT security incidents.
Conduct research and document threats, monitoring external CSIRTS/CERTs, and provide recommendations for threat mitigation strategies.
Employ effective web, email, and telephonic communications to manage security incident response procedures.
Perform routine event reporting over time including trend reporting and analysis.
Demonstrate thorough knowledge of TCP-IP protocol implementations and perform network packet analysis and anomaly detection.
Maintain professional certification within a CND discipline as Technical Level as defined by DODI 8570.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technical field
Must have excellent communication skills
Must be a rapid learner
Must have the capability to work autonomously
Must possess the courage to ask for help if needed
Proven experience and ability to leverage CND analyst toolsets to detect and respond to IT security incidents
Experience required in security or network technology (Unix/Windows OS, Cisco/Juniper Routing-Switching) Implementation or Administration role
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of TCP-IP protocol implementations for all common network services
Demonstrated capability to perform network packet analysis and anomaly detection
Professionally certified, within a CND discipline, as Technical Level as defined by DODI 8570 is a requirement
Preferred
Accreditation management experience under the Risk Management Framework
Plan of Action and Milestone Management experience
eMASS experience / training
Familiar with and/or history with applying DISA STIG/SRGs
Team lead responsibilities
Capability in briefing management and/or leadership