Cloud Security Engineers (US Citizen*Local to Herndon, VA)* 2 Openings, Azzur Group, Herndon, VA
Azzur Group -
Herndon, VA,
US
Cloud Security Engineers (US Citizen*Local to Herndon, VA)* 2 Openings
Date Posted: 2024-06-01
Job description
The ISSE (Cyber Security Systems Engineer):
Configures, maintains, administers and deploys a wide range of cyber security technologies such as Intrusion Prevention Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems, vulnerability scanners, network mapping tools and the related servers, databases and circuits.
Provides technical leadership and guidance to both internal and external teams:
o In the architecture, design, deployment, management, configuration and use of Cyber Security Technology in response
Skills
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field or equivalent professional experience
Minimum of three years IT experiencewith three or more years in a technology administration role
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with the rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape
The below ideal core competencies and experience should align ISSE candidates for success in the NS2 Environments:
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of the following:
Candidates with the following relevant certifications and experience will be given preferential consideration:
CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
CompTIA Security+
Certificate programs in relevant areas
Prior DOD/FedRAMP experience
Note:
Local Candidates Only (US Citizens) as this is considered a Hybrid position out of Herndon, Virginia.
Configures, maintains, administers and deploys a wide range of cyber security technologies such as Intrusion Prevention Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems, vulnerability scanners, network mapping tools and the related servers, databases and circuits.
Provides technical leadership and guidance to both internal and external teams:
o In the architecture, design, deployment, management, configuration and use of Cyber Security Technology in response
Skills
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field or equivalent professional experience
Minimum of three years IT experiencewith three or more years in a technology administration role
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with the rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape
The below ideal core competencies and experience should align ISSE candidates for success in the NS2 Environments:
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of the following:
- Windows and Linux operating systems and common applications
- Network architecture and tools
- NetFlow and other analytic methods for detecting malicious network activity
- Hardware and software troubleshooting
- Automation via infrastructure as code (IaC): e.g.: Terraform, Ansible, etc.
- Programming/scripting experience e.g.: Python, PowerShell, Bash, Golang, C, JS, SQL, etc.
- Log management and parsing strategies
- CI/CD pipeline experience e.g.: Gitlab, Github Actions, etc.
- SIEM tools experience e.g.: Splunk, DataDog, Grafana, NewRelic, AppDynamics, etc.
- General relational and NoSQL database/datastore experience
- Designing, implementing, and maintaining security solutions for complex environments
- Understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and cloud platforms
- Familiarity with security compliance frameworks and regulations
- Security tools and technologies e.g.: firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption methods
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically about security
Candidates with the following relevant certifications and experience will be given preferential consideration:
CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
CompTIA Security+
Certificate programs in relevant areas
Prior DOD/FedRAMP experience
Note:
Local Candidates Only (US Citizens) as this is considered a Hybrid position out of Herndon, Virginia.