SOC Security Engineer

Olympus Solutions Inc. • Memphis, TN

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

Olympus Solutions, Inc. is seeking a full-time SOC Security Engineer to support the 24x7 Security Operations Center of a large federal civilian agency. The engineer will improve SOC security capabilities by translating requirements into technical designs, piloting new tools, and developing mitigations for emerging threats. The position is hybrid in the Lanham, Maryland, or Memphis, Tennessee, area, with onsite work and telework as approved by the customer. Candidates must live within commuting distance. The position is contingent upon contract award.

The schedule is during business hours, with occasional after-hours support. U.S. citizenship is required, and the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a favorable federal suitability determination, with a minimum Moderate Risk Background Investigation. An active Secret or Top Secret clearance is preferred.

Olympus Solutions is a Security Systems Engineering company serving federal, defense, commercial, and state, local, and education clients. Its services include consulting, system security engineering, design and implementation, system upgrades and legacy integration, and operations, maintenance, and sustainment. The company works across identity and security platforms and states that it invests in employee growth and development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience; three additional years of experience may substitute for the degree.
• Hands-on security engineering experience with enterprise security tools.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, segmentation, firewalls, and proxies.
• Linux and Windows administration and scripting skills.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a favorable federal suitability determination, with a minimum Moderate Risk Background Investigation.
• Must live within commuting distance of Lanham, Maryland, or Memphis, Tennessee.

Nice To Haves

• Cloud security engineering experience in AWS or Azure.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture concepts and implementation.
• Splunk or Cribl experience.
• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or CySA+, AWS Certified Security Specialty, or Microsoft AZ-500.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security solutions for SOC systems and the networks they protect.
• Translate security and business requirements into technical designs.
• Write engineering documentation, including designs, configurations, and test results.
• Research, pilot, and test new security technologies, and test systems for weaknesses.
• Develop mitigations in response to security incidents and evolving threats.
• Help draft cybersecurity standards and policies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families.
• Paid time off plan.
• Professional development and support for training and certifications.
• 401(k) plan with a discretionary company match and no waiting period before enrollment.
• Referral bonus eligibility for qualified new-hire and business development referrals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level