Cyber Security Engineer, Senior Principal

Overview

Abile Group has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Cyber Security Engineer, Senior Principle on a long-term contract providing Cyber Security services supporting an Intelligence Community customer. All the personnel on the team will work together to provide security services and capabilities necessary to ensure IT services provided to the IC customer workforce are secure. This includes Identity and Access Control Infrastructure Operations, Cross Domain Infrastructure Operations, Cyber Security Infrastructure Operations, Cyber Security Operations, Information Technology (IT) Audit Infrastructure, and Security Infrastructure Operations.

The right candidate will possess the below skills and qualifications and be ready to handle all responsibilities independently and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Performs engineering support and system administration of specialized cybersecurity applications, systems and networks to include installation, configuration, maintenance, patching, and backup/restore.
• Provides subject matter expertise in creation, editing, and management of signatures, rules, filters, and custom content for specialized cybersecurity systems including but not limited to network and host-based IDS, IPS, and SIEM systems.
• Administers cybersecurity test beds and tests and evaluates new cybersecurity applications or tools, rules/signatures, access controls, and configurations of cybersecurity platforms.
• Provides Tier 2 maintenance support for deployed cybersecurity technologies.
• Supports A&A activities through all steps of the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Identifies potential conflicts with implementation of any cybersecurity tools within the enterprise and develops recommendations to remediate these conflicts.
• Contributes to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects.
• Provides solutions to a variety of complex technical problems.

Qualifications

Clearance Required: TS/SCI with CI poly.

Degree and Years of Experience: B.S. or relevant experience in related field

• Minimum 7-9 years of related experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in technology/tools specific to the target platforms.

Required Certifications:

• Must possess the required DoD Directive 8570.1 IAT Level II or higher certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Required Skills:

• Experience shall be in a related security technology or discipline such as Identity and Access Management, Cybersecurity Operations, Cybersecurity Engineering, IT Security Audit, and Information Assurance.

Desired Skills:

• Experience in a Cybersecurity Operations Center environment desired.
• Experience with COTS technologies used in a Cybersecurity Operations Center environment, including network/host IDS and IPS, and SIEM technologies.
• Expertise in cybersecurity enterprise scanning and continuous monitoring, enterprise host/network security and intrusion detection.
• Expertise with cybersecurity architectural principles such as defense in depth, resilience, and integrated security operations.
• A&A support experience desired.
• Ability to convert functional cybersecurity requirements into system requirements.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously; coordinating resources and ensuring scheduled goals are met.
• Ability to effectively interact with various levels of senior management is necessary.
• Ability to make decisions and resolve problems effectively - Seek out information and data to evaluate, prioritize and formulate best solution or practice.
• Must be able to multi-task, work independently and as part of a team, share workloads, and deal with sudden shifts in project priorities.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

About Abile Group, Inc.

Abile Group, Inc. was formed in July 2004 to partner with the Intelligence Community and their Contractors in the areas of Enterprise Analytics & Performance Management, IT & Systems Engineering and Program & Project Management. We have significant experience with the Federal Government and are an EDWOSB dedicated to our employees and clients. We are looking for high performing employees who enjoy providing advice and guidance along with solutions development and implementation support, crafted by combining industry best practices with the clients' subject matter experience and Abile's breadth of expertise.

Hiring Statement

Abile is committed to hiring the most qualified and best fit person for the job - always has, always will. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email careers@abilegroup.com with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.

Please review our current job openings and apply for the positions you believe may be a fit. If you are not an immediate fit, we will also keep your resume in our database for future opportunities.