TITLE: REMOTE Sr. IT Security Specialist (US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED)
LOCATION: Falls Church, VA 22040 (NO RELOCATION PACKAGE OFFERED)
DURATION: Contract to Hire
SCHEDULE: 9/80 (every other Friday off)
RATE RANGE: $70/hr-$82/hr W2 (No health benefits while on contract)
***No C2C, we can NOT work with outside agencies/vendors, and we can NOT do 1099-US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED***
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Design, prototype and support security-related infrastructure and applications. Identify and mitigate security risks to network and systems. Architect, develop and engineer enterprise security tools which may be COTS or open source. Possess the ability to learn new technologies to adapt to the threat landscape.
Engineering duties and responsibilities:
1. Architecture and design of new enterprise tools as well as upgrading existing infrastructure.
2. Work fluidly in a Linux or other shell command line environment.
3. Provide security application support, including the development of automated scripts.
4. Develop documentation as required (such as DFARS, Compliance, installation, Visio network and cabling diagrams, configuration guides, user tutorials, user and system requirements specification documentation, use cases, traceability matrices).
5. Research, prototype and implement new security related technologies.
6. Working hand-in-hand with 24/7 GSOC to support their needs.
7. As a lead engineer, provide mentoring and training to other team members.
8. Assist in the management of team functions and responsibilities.
EXPECTATIONS:
Initiative, self-Starter, strong work ethic, has the ability to learn, strong troubleshooting skills, works well in a team environment or alone and loves Cybersecurity. Works only under general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. Represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects. Supports the team with strong and fair leadership and sets an example for the rest of the team to follow.
SKILLS REQUIRED
18+ Years with HS14+ Years with AA 12+ Years with BS 10+ Years with MS 7+ Years with PhD
Typical qualified candidate would have been a Security Engineer Linux/Unix Admin or similar in the past and have at least 1-2+ years of recent experience in cyber security enterprise monitoring threat detection etc.
Must have had Security Engineer experience not only analyst or vulnerability/C&A management roles
Initiative Strong work ethic
Works well in a team environment
Strong troubleshooting skills
Loves CyberSecurity
Strong Linux command line experience required
Strong scripting skills in common languages like bash, perl, python, yaml
Network architecture and security principles
Networking protocols including, but not limited to SSL, TLS, DNS, TCP/IP, ARP, BGP, SMTP, SNMP, SSH, ICMP
Must have strong enterprise tools experience
SKILLS PREFERRED
Strong Linux Engineering Snort Opensource Zeek Opensource Netsniff-NG Opensource Syslog-NG Opensource Gigamon Packet Brokers Imperva WAF Cisco Firepower IPS NetWitness Corelight
EXPERIENCE PREFERRED
20+ years security engineering or other closely related fields
EDUCATION REQUIRED
18+ Years with HS14+ Years with AA12+ Years with BS10+ Years with MS7+ Years with PhD
If you would like to interview for this position, please send an updated WORD version of your resume to Dee Smith, d.smith@geologics.com
Dee Smith
Sr. Technical Recruiter
(703) 891-6149
d.smith@geologics.com
Rates listed are not a guarantee of salary/rate. Rate offered at time of hire will depend on many factors including education, experience, interview results and skill level
GeoLogics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran