Senior Security Engineer

Responsibilities

• Actively monitor, detect, and respond to cybersecurity threats and incidents within an organization.
• Utilize advanced security tools and technologies, such as Host-Based Security System (HBSS) and Security Information Event Management (SIEM) platforms, to continuously monitor network traffic, identify vulnerabilities, and detect suspicious activities.
• Conduct thorough investigations of security incidents, implement incident response protocols, and coordinate remediation efforts to mitigate potential risks.
• Collaborate with IT teams to enforce security policies, deploy updates, and ensure the overall integrity and confidentiality of information systems.
• Provide expert analysis on emerging threats, recommend proactive security measures, and contribute to the development of robust cybersecurity strategies.
• Play a critical role in maintaining a secure operational environment by ensuring rapid identification and response to cybersecurity threats.
• Scan all equipment on the PSNS and IMF network for vulnerabilities using DoD standard software tools.
• Assist local Systems Administrators in maintaining positive Vulnerability Management (VM) control of systems under their control.
• Aid in the identification, protection, detection, response, and recovery of cybersecurity incidents, and coordinate incident response and reporting processes.
• Assist with configuring, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining endpoint security protection technologies inclusive of HBSS; and ensure compliance with established policies and procedures and higher headquarters guidance.
• Assist with configuring, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining sensor platforms for Security Information Event Management (SIEM).
• Maintain VM and endpoint compliance under the direction and supervision of senior personnel.
• Provide on-site support, including basic network administration, basic network server administration, and customer support for ship cable maintenance and repair activities at the PNSY, which includes Communication Security (COMSEC) and a majority of End Device Support items.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree and eight (8) years of experience, or additional years of experience considered in lieu of degree.
• Required Expertise: Proficiency in utilizing DoD standard software tools to conduct thorough vulnerability scans on network equipment. Experience assisting in the maintenance of positive Vulnerability Management (VM) control and configuring, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining endpoint security technologies, including Host-Based Security System (HBSS).
• Skills: In supporting the identification, protection, detection, response, and recovery of cybersecurity incidents, and coordinating incident response and reporting processes. Familiarity with configuring and maintaining Security Information Event Management (SIEM) sensor platforms.
• Desired Certifications: Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).