Security Engineering SME

JCS Solutions LLC • Alexandria, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

JCS Solutions is seeking a highly experienced Security Engineering SME to operate, maintain, and enhance mission‑critical security capabilities in support of government operations within a classified environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of professional experience; additional military service and/or relevant work experience may be considered lieu of a degree
• 2+ years of technical experience deploying and maintaining cybersecurity tools, especially IDS/IPS capabilities
• Demonstrated experience with configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting cybersecurity infrastructure and capabilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of network traffic and communications, including known ports and services.
• Hands-on experience with the Windows and Linux operating system and their respective command line interfaces and scripting shells
• Must have an active DoD TS/SCI clearance
• Must have DoD 8570 IAT II or higher certification (Security+ CE or equivalent) prior to start
• Must obtain a DOD-8570 CSSP Infrastructure Support certification within 6 months of start

Nice To Haves

• Experience with automation and orchestration frameworks (ex. Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
• Deep technical understanding of core current cybersecurity technologies as well as emerging capabilities
• Demonstrated understanding of the life cycle of cybersecurity threats (internal and external), attacks, attack vectors and methods of exploitation with an understanding of intrusion set TTPs
• Motivated self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to create complex technical reports on analytic findings
• Familiarity or experience in Intelligence Driven Defense, Cyber Kill Chain methodology, and/or MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Prior hands-on experience as a SOC analyst

Responsibilities

• Work with government counterparts, contractors, and internal team members to deploy and manage policies, rules, and signature sets on cybersecurity capabilities
• Manage high-priority tasks and outages
• Maintain, develop, and improve Security Infrastructure standard operating procedures and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
• Maintain complete and current network and elevation diagrams for all managed security equipment
• Coordinate and comply with applicable change control boards and corresponding processes
• Advise and strategize with government and program leadership on ways to improve the security infrastructure, requiring multi-dimensional problem solving and ingenuity with impact on multiple aspects of the mission
• Provide briefings to program/project leadership, government leadership, and other internal stakeholders on security infrastructure status, updates/patches, issues, and/or upgrades
• Operate and maintain cybersecurity capabilities to include IDS/IPS/Netflow/SIEM/Snort/Linux/Virtualization etc
• Ensure Compliance standards

Benefits

• JCS offers enterprise-wide solutions including cloud computing, software development, cybersecurity, digital modernization, and management consulting for the federal government.
• At JCS, we elevate our customers’ mission through the application of technology and professional services.
• Our commitment to investing in our workforce drives innovation and progress for our clients, employees, and communities.
• JCS is both a Great Place to Work and a Washington Post’s Top Places to Work certified company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees