Security Engineer

We are seeking a Security Engineer to join our team at TekSynap, a fast-growing high-tech company focused on delivering comprehensive information management environments for Federal Government customers.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team in architecture, design, implementation, support, maintenance, and expansion of security management tools such as:
  • Tenable Security Center
  • Tenable Nessus Manager
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Forescout CounterACT
  • Palo Alto Firewalls
  • Palo Alto Cortex XDR
  • Microsoft Defender
  • Splunk Enterprise
  • Cisco Secure Email Gateway
  • Infoblox DNS
• Deployment, configuration, maintenance, patching, troubleshooting, security remediation, and decommissioning of Linux and Windows servers in both physical and virtual environments.
• Create SQL queries to provide ad-hoc reports, analysis, and datasets.
• Hands-on administrative and operational experience with some of the following technologies or skill areas:
  • DHS Continuous Diagnostic and Mitigation (CDM)
  • Desired State Inventory
  • Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) management
  • Disaster Recovery and Agency Contingency Planning
  • Vulnerability and Configuration Compliance Scanning and Assessments
  • Technical writing of security compliance and assessment documentation
  • Creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Security Log Management and Analysis
  • Application Security
  • Data Loss Prevention
  • System Administration
  • Endpoint Security and Advanced Threat Protection
  • DNS/DNSSEC Administration
  • Email Security
  • Intrusion Prevention/Detection System Administration
  • Packet Capture and Protocol Analysis
  • Security Policy Enforcement
  • Web-filtering and Web Content Security
  • Encryption
  • Two-Factor Authentication

Requirements

• Experience in security solutions, implementation, support, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of network management tools.
• Ability to obtain a PUBLIC TRUST clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in new and related older technology.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401K
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability plans
  • Vacation time and holidays

Pay

Target salary range: $150,000.00 - $170,000.00. The range displayed is an estimate and will be determined based on several factors including the individual’s education, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, contract parameters, and organizational requirements.

Schedule

• Day shift, Monday – Friday.
• May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Telework possible.
• Amount of travel: Less than 10%.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Location: Rockville, MD (Office/Remote).
• Noise level: Low.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
  • Use hands to grip, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
  • Stand, walk, sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Lift up to 10 pounds regularly, up to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
  • Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must be able to obtain an NRC IT Level I/II clearance.