Mid Security Engineer, Iron Vine Security, Baltimore, MD
Iron Vine Security -
Baltimore, MD,
US
Mid Security Engineer
Date Posted: 2024-06-21
Job description
Position Title: Mid-Level Security Engineer
Location: Woodlawn MD
Hours: 9 am - 5pm
Position Summary:
Iron Vine Security is a rapidly growing information security and information technology company in Washington, DC. We are looking for a dynamic Infrastructure Security Engineer who is proficient in Linux administration (using the CLI) and is passionate about security. The candidate should be knowledgeable in a broad foundation of technologies. Key to the execution of the vision is collaboration, communication, and education. The Infrastructure Security Engineer will learn to serve as an expert in diverse domains and engage participants throughout the federated environment to provide technical leadership. This position provides a full range of cyber security services on a contract in Baltimore, MD. The position is full time/permanent and will support a US Government civilian agency. The position is available immediately upon finding a qualified candidate with the appropriate background clearance.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience plus ~3 years of experience in systems engineering or advanced systems administration
Proven teamwork skills
Ability to take responsibility and initiative
Strong communications and technical skills
A strong baseline in networking fundamentals
Proficiency in Linux server administration via CLI
A baseline knowledge of Security tools and best practices
2-3 years of Linux server administration experience
2-3 years of virtualization Experience (e.g., AWS, VMware ESXi)
Working knowledge of LAN, WAN, and security concepts.
Knowledge of storage technologies (direct attached, SAN, NAS)
Knowledge of enterprise endpoint security, and enterprise endpoint detection and response solutions (such as CrowdStrike, McAfee, and Trend Micro)
Good time management with an ability to work on a number of projects and tasks
Ability to work independently, and to escalate to senior engineers when appropriate.
Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
Additional Experience Preferred:
Understanding of Splunk distributed architecture and proficiency with Splunk SPL commands
Knowledge of Security tools (e.g., FireEye, Bro, Suricata, SNORT)
Knowledge of Cisco, Juniper, Checkpoint, routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, Content filters
Knowledge of IP security implementation, multi-vendor IPS/IDS, URL filtering, SIEM
Knowledge of MPLS, BGP, and Internet Exchange Peering
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience in deploying monitoring solutions
Experience in medium/large corporate network support
A strong enthusiasm for technology
Position Responsibilities:
Participating in the planning, tracking, scheduling, and executing of project tasks and general Security Engineering operations activities.
Administering and maintaining site infrastructure
Diagnosing, resolving, and documenting problems in a timely and accurate fashion.
Basic troubleshooting of network-related issues.
Delivering assigned operational and project commitments to customers, utilizing the entire customer team as necessary and as agreed upon with the Project Lead.
Researching software and equipment.
Maintaining technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing publications.
Establishing solutions by providing support in the areas of design, engineering, and implementation of systems with high reliability and availability.
Analyzing short term and long-term capacity needs for infrastructure.
Troubleshooting problems and outages
Scheduling and performing upgrades
Collaborating with other engineers, and with non-technical audiences.
Researching, and evaluating new technologies, security software, or devices.
Providing subject matter expertise to other teams
Creating and maintaining technical documents for solutions and standard operating procedures.
Working independently and exercising reasonable judgment with little supervision while providing clear documentation of activities and accomplishments
Interacting closely with peers and management across all functional teams
Skills & Requirements Qualifications
NOTES:
Iron Vine Security is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Iron Vine Security is a federal contractor. As such, we are subject to an Executive Order requiring all employees of federal contractors to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by December 8, 2021. Therefore, by applying for this position, you understand that you will be required to verify that you have been, or will be, fully vaccinated by December 8, or to verify that you cannot be vaccinated due to a legally recognized exception to the vaccine mandate set forth in the Executive Order.
Note: An individual is not considered to be fully vaccinated until two weeks after receiving the second vaccine dosage in a vaccine regimen involving two vaccines.
Location: Woodlawn MD
Hours: 9 am - 5pm
Position Summary:
Iron Vine Security is a rapidly growing information security and information technology company in Washington, DC. We are looking for a dynamic Infrastructure Security Engineer who is proficient in Linux administration (using the CLI) and is passionate about security. The candidate should be knowledgeable in a broad foundation of technologies. Key to the execution of the vision is collaboration, communication, and education. The Infrastructure Security Engineer will learn to serve as an expert in diverse domains and engage participants throughout the federated environment to provide technical leadership. This position provides a full range of cyber security services on a contract in Baltimore, MD. The position is full time/permanent and will support a US Government civilian agency. The position is available immediately upon finding a qualified candidate with the appropriate background clearance.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience plus ~3 years of experience in systems engineering or advanced systems administration
Proven teamwork skills
Ability to take responsibility and initiative
Strong communications and technical skills
A strong baseline in networking fundamentals
Proficiency in Linux server administration via CLI
A baseline knowledge of Security tools and best practices
2-3 years of Linux server administration experience
2-3 years of virtualization Experience (e.g., AWS, VMware ESXi)
Working knowledge of LAN, WAN, and security concepts.
Knowledge of storage technologies (direct attached, SAN, NAS)
Knowledge of enterprise endpoint security, and enterprise endpoint detection and response solutions (such as CrowdStrike, McAfee, and Trend Micro)
Good time management with an ability to work on a number of projects and tasks
Ability to work independently, and to escalate to senior engineers when appropriate.
Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
Additional Experience Preferred:
Understanding of Splunk distributed architecture and proficiency with Splunk SPL commands
Knowledge of Security tools (e.g., FireEye, Bro, Suricata, SNORT)
Knowledge of Cisco, Juniper, Checkpoint, routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, Content filters
Knowledge of IP security implementation, multi-vendor IPS/IDS, URL filtering, SIEM
Knowledge of MPLS, BGP, and Internet Exchange Peering
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience in deploying monitoring solutions
Experience in medium/large corporate network support
A strong enthusiasm for technology
Position Responsibilities:
Participating in the planning, tracking, scheduling, and executing of project tasks and general Security Engineering operations activities.
Administering and maintaining site infrastructure
Diagnosing, resolving, and documenting problems in a timely and accurate fashion.
Basic troubleshooting of network-related issues.
Delivering assigned operational and project commitments to customers, utilizing the entire customer team as necessary and as agreed upon with the Project Lead.
Researching software and equipment.
Maintaining technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing publications.
Establishing solutions by providing support in the areas of design, engineering, and implementation of systems with high reliability and availability.
Analyzing short term and long-term capacity needs for infrastructure.
Troubleshooting problems and outages
Scheduling and performing upgrades
Collaborating with other engineers, and with non-technical audiences.
Researching, and evaluating new technologies, security software, or devices.
Providing subject matter expertise to other teams
Creating and maintaining technical documents for solutions and standard operating procedures.
Working independently and exercising reasonable judgment with little supervision while providing clear documentation of activities and accomplishments
Interacting closely with peers and management across all functional teams
Skills & Requirements Qualifications
NOTES:
Iron Vine Security is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Iron Vine Security is a federal contractor. As such, we are subject to an Executive Order requiring all employees of federal contractors to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by December 8, 2021. Therefore, by applying for this position, you understand that you will be required to verify that you have been, or will be, fully vaccinated by December 8, or to verify that you cannot be vaccinated due to a legally recognized exception to the vaccine mandate set forth in the Executive Order.
Note: An individual is not considered to be fully vaccinated until two weeks after receiving the second vaccine dosage in a vaccine regimen involving two vaccines.