Currently we have an immediate need to add an experienced:
Cyber Security Project Engineer
Location: Herndon, VA (on-site client environment)
Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph
Compensation: Competitive, Excellent Benefits
Only applicants with the active required security clearance and are U.S. Citizens will be reviewed.
You will be an integral part of an in-depth penetration testing focused effort, in support of enterprise cyber security equities. This role requires support specializing in penetration testing and ethical hacking in order to target, assess, and exploit the vulnerabilities of information systems. The purpose of this effort is to provide senior decision making stakeholders with documented and actionable data to aid in making strategic decisions.
Required Qualifications:
- Must maintain active/current TS/SCI with a polygraph clearance.
- Demonstrated experience analyzing IT systems for cyber security vulnerabilities.
- Demonstrated experience in cyber security or a related IT field, and experience with cyber security penetration testing.
- Experience leveraging adversarial tactics to conduct hands-on security testing.
- Demonstrated experience applying computer attack methods and system exploitation techniques.
- Working knowledge of cyber security principles for Linux, Windows, and virtual platforms.
- Previous experience performing network security analysis, and analyzing network architectures.
- Experience using network management tools, and developing risk management methodologies.
- Experience testing or reviewing system configuration, development, and design (specifically around enterprise systems and hypervisors), as well as experience analyzing test results to develop risk mitigation and threat mitigation plans.
- Previous hands-on experience designing, testing, and implementing complex Windows installations.
- Desired Certifications:Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), Global Information Assurance Certified Penetration Testing (GPEN)
The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description generally cover the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Subject to the terms of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the company management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
