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Lead Security Engineer

Eliassen Group

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Dept of Homeland Security
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IT - Security
Washington, DC (On-Site/Office)

Description:
We are looking for a Lead Security Engineer to support a F500 client in the Washington, DC metro area.

Location: Washington, DC

Pay Rate: $55-$65/hr. W2

This is a contract-to-hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a W2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our W2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Responsibilities:
Key Technical Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (Master's degree is a plus)

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified IPv6 Security Expert (CISE), or equivalent certifications

Proficiency in network security tools and technologies (e.g., intrusion detection/prevention systems, firewalls, SIEM solutions)

In-depth knowledge of federal and regulatory requirements and security standards (NIST, DHS/CISA)

Experience with IPv6 and IPv4 network environments

Key Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and maintain secure IPv6 network architectures, including firewalls and network segmentation

Collaborate with federal leadership and counterparts to enhance the security posture of DOT information systems

Conduct regular assessments to identify vulnerabilities in IPv6 networks and develop mitigation strategies

Support IPv6-related security incidents and enforce IPv6-specific security policies and standards

Maintain detailed documentation of network security configurations and incident reports

Participate in CyberSecurity and Security Operations (SecOps) meetings

Provide feedback on cybersecurity solutions to enhance DOT security posture

Experience Requirements:
Experience:

Must have a minimum of 9 years of related experience administrating enterprise anti-virus software, specifically Symantec. Must have experience using DOT Anti-Virus system (currently Symantec).

Duties: Designs and manages the Symantec anti-virus environment for required workstations and servers. Centrally manages Symantec related settings using various servers. Manages workstation anti-virus software, DAT, and engineer updates. Performs virus scans and updates as scheduled. Troubleshoots complex issues and provides incident resolution for all related incidents requiring escalated support or subject matter enterprise. Assists with malware response efforts.

Hands-on experience with firewalls, routers, switches, proxies, cloud-based systems, operating systems, databases, and networking

Familiarity with Data Loss Prevention, Endpoint Security Software, Network Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), and host-based IDS and IPS

Education Requirements:
Required Certifications/Education:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

CISSP, CISE, or equivalent certifications preferred
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