Cyber Security Engineer Senior

Engagement Type: Contract Short Description: 11-15 years of experience. Implements, administers, and operates various information security technologies. Complete Description: Develops and implements security solution. Administers security technology systems by architecting and engineering/developing trusted systems into secure systems. Assists in the development of implementation and deployment plans that are aligned to the organizational strategic plan objectives and security requirements. Advises management in developing cybersecurity policies, processes, and procedures. Leads all activities in the day-to-day support of the security solutions. Oversees engineering support and system administration of specialized cybersecurity applications. Develops information systems security action plans, evaluates information security products, and performs other activities necessary to secure the organization's network. Identifies potential conflicts with the implementation of any cybersecurity tools. Reviews and analyzes appropriate solution system logs for performance and functional anomalies. Collaborates with architects and project managers to provide security requirements and answers advanced questions about the installation, operation, configuration, and customization of cybersecurity solutions - CONTRACT JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: 1. Expertise in implementing, administrating and operating information security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, Antivirus, network traffic analyzers and malware analysis tools. 2. Utilizes advanced experience with scripting and tool automation such as Perl, PowerShell, Regex. 3. Develops, leads, and executes information security incident response plans. 4. Develops standard and complex IT solutions & services, driven by business requirements and industry standards. 5. May also leverage dynamic and static code assessment tools to measure vulnerability of applications throughout the SDLC. Minimum Education/Certification Requirements: BS Degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or Engineering, or equivalent experience Client Information Work Location: DHS - 64 NY Ave, NE Washington, DC, 20002 Cost Center: DHS - Office of Information Systems Project: Required/Desired Skills Required /Desired Skill Required /Desired Amount of Experience 11-15 yrs. implementing, administering, and operating IS tech such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, Antivirus, net traffic analyzers, and malware analysis Required 11-15 yrs. utilizing advanced experience with scripting and tool automation such as Perl, PowerShell, Regex Required 11-15 yrs. developing, leading, and executing information security incident response plans Required 11-15 yrs. developing standard and complex IT solutions & services, driven by business requirements and industry standards Required BS Degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or equivalent experience Required