Information Assurance / Security Engineer, Associate
AMERICAN SYSTEMS · McLean, VA · 2 wk ago
Information Technology$80k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain security solutions in SaaS and IaaS environments
- Write scripts to incorporate security into the DevOps lifecycle, including leveraging AI to improve security
- Work with the SOC team to respond to security incidents
- Investigate security alerts and event logs to identify root cause and mitigation plans
- Conduct proactive threat hunting activities to identify suspicious behavior, emerging threats, and gaps in detection coverage
- Evaluate security solutions to determine best fit and see them through deployment phase
- Manage tasks and projects, track progress, and report on them
Qualifications
- Experience working in information security operations
- Experience in writing scripts to automate security tasks and integrate various cloud solutions, preferably in Microsoft cloud environments
- Solid understanding of security operations and compliance environment with experience in managing multiple tasks and driving security initiatives within the IT group
- Participation and standing in hackathons and CTF competitions a plus
- Off-hours support on as-needed basis
Pay
Pay Transparency Statement: AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $80,000.00/Yr. - USD $90,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law.
Benefits
AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.