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Public Trust
Engineering - Systems
Remote/Hybrid•Washington, DC (On/Off-Site)
Tygart Technology is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support a DOJ component.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performing security reviews of all application code before deploying to production environment and provided the results of the review to the MAX.gov ISSO
Monitoring existing COTS products and Open Source tools and products for new security vulnerabilities or patches
Assessing risks from identified security vulnerabilities and providing expert recommendations on mitigations
Reviewing software and hardware architectures for security implementations, assessing and reporting risks of these designs.
Daily monitoring of systems for active attacks and break-ins, ensuring reporting and tuning these monitoring systems
User profiling and analysis, reporting and active defense using Fortinet and OSS technologies
Monitoring and tuning system configurations to improve performance and address errors
Supporting development teams in implementing application specific monitoring for availability and functionality
Mentoring team members on new and advanced techniques and technologies
Ensuring monitoring and defense against APTs
Fortinet WAF and firewall administration and maintenance
Cleaning up data spills and attending briefings on current security threats
Managing Blue and Red team assessments, running practice scenarios
Review and add defense in depth techniques to exist security profiles
REQUIRED SKILLS:
A minimum of 8 years of relevant security and technical experience
Independent problem-solving skills, strong analytical abilities, creativity, and a clear appreciation of end customer needs
Demonstrated ability with advanced code assessment tools and reviewing their results for both dynamic and static scans (OWASP, SANS, CIS, etc)
Experience with programming in some combination of Java/Perl/PHP/C/C++/go/Ruby/Python
Working knowledge of web protocols (including lower layers, packet disassembly, routing, switching), ability to perform diagnostics, and knowledge of security best practices
Experience with compliance controls and security hardening for a US Government computer system at the FISMA Moderate or High levels.
Advanced automation skills in bash shell scripting, python, curl, etc
Multiple years of cross domain experience in IT domains such as network administration, database administration, or software development
Ability to create system documentation for ongoing system management
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and skills
Must be skilled at planning and organizing
Must be adept at prioritizing, problem assessment, and problem-solving
Must demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy
Must have a strong customer service orientation
Must be flexible and adaptable
Ability to work directly with clients at all levels of an organization, including high-level internal and external stakeholders
PREFERRED SKILLS:
Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) certification
Troubleshooting, debugging, and diagnostic skills in a complex IT environment
Familiarity with at least one Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) mechanism.
System administration experience building, configuring, and assessing Windows/RHEL/Ubuntu/Containers
Working knowledge of various security-focused enterprise toolsets
Experience with COTS product installation, integration & support
Experience with CSS and graphing libraries
Fortinet Firewall Administration and maintenance
Experience with information gathering and information monitoring, working knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Ability to create system documentation for ongoing system management
Experience in an Agile/Scrum development environment
Proficiency with MS Excel, MS Word and other MS Office applications
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree preferred, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Experience may be substituted in absence of a degree
Why Join Tygart Technology? At Tygart Technology, we value innovation, integrity, and technical excellence. You'll join a team of dedicated professionals who deliver mission-critical solutions to our government partners. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and the opportunity to grow your career while supporting impactful work.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performing security reviews of all application code before deploying to production environment and provided the results of the review to the MAX.gov ISSO
Monitoring existing COTS products and Open Source tools and products for new security vulnerabilities or patches
Assessing risks from identified security vulnerabilities and providing expert recommendations on mitigations
Reviewing software and hardware architectures for security implementations, assessing and reporting risks of these designs.
Daily monitoring of systems for active attacks and break-ins, ensuring reporting and tuning these monitoring systems
User profiling and analysis, reporting and active defense using Fortinet and OSS technologies
Monitoring and tuning system configurations to improve performance and address errors
Supporting development teams in implementing application specific monitoring for availability and functionality
Mentoring team members on new and advanced techniques and technologies
Ensuring monitoring and defense against APTs
Fortinet WAF and firewall administration and maintenance
Cleaning up data spills and attending briefings on current security threats
Managing Blue and Red team assessments, running practice scenarios
Review and add defense in depth techniques to exist security profiles
REQUIRED SKILLS:
A minimum of 8 years of relevant security and technical experience
Independent problem-solving skills, strong analytical abilities, creativity, and a clear appreciation of end customer needs
Demonstrated ability with advanced code assessment tools and reviewing their results for both dynamic and static scans (OWASP, SANS, CIS, etc)
Experience with programming in some combination of Java/Perl/PHP/C/C++/go/Ruby/Python
Working knowledge of web protocols (including lower layers, packet disassembly, routing, switching), ability to perform diagnostics, and knowledge of security best practices
Experience with compliance controls and security hardening for a US Government computer system at the FISMA Moderate or High levels.
Advanced automation skills in bash shell scripting, python, curl, etc
Multiple years of cross domain experience in IT domains such as network administration, database administration, or software development
Ability to create system documentation for ongoing system management
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and skills
Must be skilled at planning and organizing
Must be adept at prioritizing, problem assessment, and problem-solving
Must demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy
Must have a strong customer service orientation
Must be flexible and adaptable
Ability to work directly with clients at all levels of an organization, including high-level internal and external stakeholders
PREFERRED SKILLS:
Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) certification
Troubleshooting, debugging, and diagnostic skills in a complex IT environment
Familiarity with at least one Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) mechanism.
System administration experience building, configuring, and assessing Windows/RHEL/Ubuntu/Containers
Working knowledge of various security-focused enterprise toolsets
Experience with COTS product installation, integration & support
Experience with CSS and graphing libraries
Fortinet Firewall Administration and maintenance
Experience with information gathering and information monitoring, working knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Ability to create system documentation for ongoing system management
Experience in an Agile/Scrum development environment
Proficiency with MS Excel, MS Word and other MS Office applications
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree preferred, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Experience may be substituted in absence of a degree
Why Join Tygart Technology? At Tygart Technology, we value innovation, integrity, and technical excellence. You'll join a team of dedicated professionals who deliver mission-critical solutions to our government partners. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and the opportunity to grow your career while supporting impactful work.
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