Securiport

Securiport

Security Engineer

Reston, Virginia · Staff+

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 35 days ago
CybersecurityPenetration TestingSIEMComplianceTCP/IPCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

About the role

  • Job Summary: The Security Engineer is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating security threats while ensuring the organization's cyber defenses remain strong. This role focuses on implementing advanced security measures, monitoring network activity, and responding to cyber incidents in a timely and effective manner. The Engineer will work
  • closely with IT and security teams to enhance the organization's overall security posture and protect critical data from potential breaches.

Responsibilities

  • This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and all employees in this position are employed "at -will. "
  • Design, implement, and maintain security solutions to protect IT infrastructure and sensitive data.
  • Manage and maintain Security Operations Center functions, including the monitoring and analysis of security events, alerts, and incidents.
  • Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • Configure, deploy, and manage EDR/XDR solutions to detect and respond to threats on endpoints across the organization.
  • Investigate and analyze security breaches to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with IT teams to ensure secure configuration of networks, servers, and endpoints.

Requirements

  • They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.
  • Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • Proficiency in security technologies, including SIEM, firewalls, antivirus, and endpoint security solutions.
  • Experience with security incident detection, analysis, and response.
  • Knowledge of network protocols, cloud security, and encryption methods.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Nice to have

  • The Security Engineer is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating security threats while ensuring the organization's cyber defenses remain strong.
  • This role focuses on implementing advanced security measures, monitoring network activity, and responding to cyber incidents in a timely and effective manner.
  • The Engineer will work closely with IT and security teams to enhance the organization's overall security posture and protect critical data from potential breaches.
  • Essential Functions
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify security gaps.
  • Stay updated on emerging cybersecurity threats, industry best practices, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Skills

  • Provide recommendations and deploy security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and endpoint protection.
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and methodologies.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.

Equal opportunity

  • Securiport is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
  • Please see the United States Department of Labor's EEO poster and EEO poster supplement for additional information.
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