Security Engineer (Job 1393)

DLH•Bethesda, MD

33d•$150,000 - $158,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role provides support to our client in cloud architecture, data interoperability, and security engineering support for the SCHARE platform and related data environments. This includes secure cloud configuration, metadata architecture, system integration across platforms, API enablement, and compliance with agency and federal government cybersecurity and information management regulations and requirements. The role also supports ATO-related activities in coordination with the agency CIO organization, including preparation of technical artifacts and remediation support, and implementation and maintenance of technical controls, vulnerability remediation, and securing data environments to ensure ongoing compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience and appropriate technical certifications, with at least twelve (12) years of experience in information technology and (4) years leading or performing systems engineering or related functions.
Strong written and verbal technical communication skills, excellent organization and time management skills, and the ability to handle multiple competing priorities.
Experience supporting, designing, configuring, implementing and/or administering at least three (3) of the following: Antivirus and malware protection solutions, Privileged access management solutions, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions, Automation of log collection, Analysis of log data, Development of monitors and alerts based on security and operational requirements, Vulnerability analysis and remediation solutions, Active Directory Group Policy, Disk Encryption technologies and solutions
Experience managing private networks within Azure
Comprehensive RBAC and EntraID knowledge
Able to work with vendors to evaluate, procure, implement, and maintain SaaS tools
Able to work within a ticketing system (SNow) to process various engineering related requests
Basic understanding of SQL, database, and web-app resources
Exposure to and experience managing resources within Azure and AWS
Experience managing SaaS/PaaS tiered storage tools
Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, or other containerization tools
Experience with endpoint management tools such as Intune/Ivanti/PDQ/Jamf
Experience with Cisco ISE (NAC), Infoblox (IPAM), and AWS (archival storage)
Passion and skill for quickly learning new tools and approaches
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing requirements with a flexible and creative engineering-focused approach to brainstorming, troubleshooting, and problem-solving
Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Nice To Haves

One or more of the following certifications from (ISC)², CompTIA, SANS, or other well-recognized certifying body: (ISC)² Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+), MSCE: Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (current or current version-1)

Responsibilities

Create network traffic rules in Azure
Create network routing maps
Maintain documentation of subnets (13+), VLANs, and VoIP
Manage SSL certificate requests
Run PowerShell reports on Active Directory objects
Stand-up cloud networking resources
Process DNS requests for public websites and IT resources (IPAM, Infoblox)
Interface with external IT service providers regarding networking change requests from lab staff
Test data transfer rates and channel bandwidth between buildings
Gather data storage requirements from lab staff for implementation into the existing IT data storage architecture
Perform analysis, diagnosis, and troubleshooting of complex system security issues
Recommend, design, develop, test, configure, and implement a broad array of system security solutions
Inform and escalate security risk problems, such as high/critical vulnerabilities and risk acceptance methods
Support a federal healthcare enterprise environment by collaborating with and providing support to other IT Operational Service Areas (Server/Storage, Network, Service Desk, Application Development) in the design, development, and testing of solutions, as well as diagnosing, troubleshooting, and remediation of issues
Draft and maintain technical design and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documents
Document work performed in issue tracking system
Provide recommendations for mitigations or corrective actions to resolve identified vulnerabilities or security concerns, and take corrective actions at the direction of the customer