Cybersecurity Engineer

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Performs a variety of routine project tasks applied to specialized Cybersecurity problems, including integration of electronic processes or methodologies to resolve total system problems, or technology problems as they relate to cybersecurity requirements.

• Analyzes information security requirements.

• Applies analytical and systematic approaches in the resolution of problems of workflow, organization, and planning.

• Provides security engineering support for planning, design, development, testing, demonstration, integration of information systems.

• Coordinate and ensure ESS application product updates, to include hotfixes, patches and Service Packs are applied as mandated.

• Deployment of upgrades to existing Endpoint Security modules on DLA managed systems.

• Apply System Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and Tier 1 (USCC/ DISA) order directives to all applicable ESS products with AOR and provide documentation in the event it cannot be applied.

• Work with audit teams as required and applicable to the ESS project in the event of an audit or remediation.

Required Skills:

Knowledge of and experience with implementation of security technologies and architecture, including network security, firewall configuration, intrusion detection, data loss prevention and application security.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement information security policies, procedures, standards, and practices.

• Strong written and verbal communication with solid presentation skills are a must.

• Knowledge of security & risk frameworks, standards, and best practices.

• Experience in vulnerability management, including testing, scanning, and patching.

• Experience conducting and mitigating security/risk assessments.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent time management skills, and the ability to prioritize and multi-task.

• Ability to work efficiently and independently with minimal supervision (i.e. self-motivated and willing to stretch to meet important deadlines).

• Ability to work successfully in a cross-functional team environment.

• Technical writing skills

Required Qualifications

• Seven (4) years of relevant IT experience

• Required to possess a DOD SECRET Clearance, and be eligible for an IT-II upon assignment.

• Relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority.

• Relevant certification meeting DOD 8570.01 IAT level II (One of the Following)

• CCNA-SecurityCySA+ GICSPGSECSecurity+ CECNDSSCP

• Relevant certification meeting DOD 8570.01 CNDSP-IS (One of the Following)

• CEH

• CySA+

• GICSP

• SSCP

• CHFI

• CFR

• Cloud+

• CND

• Computing Environment Certification:

• HBSS Administrator

• HBSS Advanced

Overview

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team supporting Defense Logistics Agency's (DLA) Endpoint Security System (ESS) contract. The candidate will be responsible for operating and sustaining the DLA (Unclassified and Classified) ESS applications and application servers. They will manage the Endpoint security servers and Operating systems within the DLA network and ensure the technical enterprise sustainment activities on the DLA servers and server-related infrastructure are performed as required.

TekSynap is a fast-growing, high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

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Additional Job Information

COMPETENCIES

• Establish Focus

• Change Management

• Develop Others

• Oral Communication

• Written Communication

• Interpersonal Awareness

• Build Relationships

• Analytical Thinking

• Conceptual Thinking

• Strategic Thinking

• Technical Expertise

• Initiative

• Foster Innovation

• Results Oriented

• Teamwork

• Customer Service

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Columbus, OH

• Type of environment: Office

• Noise level: Medium

• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday - Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.

• Amount of Travel: at least 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

US Citizen

Secret Clearance

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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