Systems Engineer - Lead

Ampcus Inc. • Mclean, VA

19d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Systems Engineer - Lead to oversee and enhance our cybersecurity and information technology systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in endpoint security, cloud and container technologies, and securing various operating systems and developer environments.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification.
• At least 4 years of experience working in cybersecurity or information technology.
• At least 4 years of experience with endpoint security.
• At least 2 years of experience with cloud and container technologies.
• At least 2 years of experience securing various OS environments (Mac, Microsoft, Linux).
• At least 2 years of experience securing developer environments.

Nice To Haves

• 8 years of experience in security tools (AV/EDR, Application Control, Data Loss Prevention, Firewall, Log Management, Privilege Access Management, System Hardening, Behavior Analysis, Hunt and Response, Vulnerability Management).
• 4 years of experience with configuration and incident management.
• 4 years of experience with AWS (EC2 instances, Lambda functions, RDS, Route53).
• 3 years of experience with Red Team, Vulnerability Management, Threat Intelligence, and Threat Hunting.
• Proficient knowledge of common cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, and OWASP.
• Advanced understanding of network protocols, infrastructure, and operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS).
• Proven experience in exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications, networks, systems, and data stores.
• Experience with log collection and using SIEM platforms for querying and analyzing log data.
• Experience with programming or scripting languages (Python or Go).
• Ability to write SQL queries.
• Ability to work independently and in large distributed teams.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and management of security systems and protocols.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security measures are integrated across all platforms.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend improvements.
• Develop and maintain documentation for security systems and processes.
• Stay updated on the latest security trends, threats, and technology advancements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED