Cyber Engineer

D2 Consulting

Today
Top Secret/SCI
Unspecified
Polygraph
IT - Security
Chantilly, VA (On-Site/Office)

**ACTIVE TS/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE WITH A POLYGRAGH REQUIRED**

Cyber Engineer - Make an Impact with Cutting-Edge Security Solutions!

Are you passionate about IT security and excited to solve complex challenges in a dynamic, high-tech environment? We're looking for motivated and driven Cyber Engineers to join our team! You'll play a key role in supporting and optimizing state-of-the-art systems that integrate Linux and Microsoft services across a geographically dispersed network. If you're someone who thrives on learning, optimizing security systems, and ensuring top-notch performance, this is your opportunity to shine.

About the Role:

As a Cyber Engineer, you'll be designing and implementing advanced security solutions in a large-scale, multi-domain enterprise environment. This includes working within a DevOps framework and supporting Windows Server and Desktop environments, as well as integrating with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems. From refining requirements to full deployment and ongoing support, you'll be an integral part of the IT project lifecycle. Your expertise will help drive innovation and enhance system security for our client.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Optimize Security Systems: Provide in-depth McAfee HBSS/ESS support across multiple classification levels, ensuring performance and security standards are met.
  • Deploy & Maintain McAfee Solutions: Install, configure, and maintain McAfee clients and modules such as Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS), VirusScan Enterprise (VSE), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and others.
  • Monitor & Troubleshoot: Stay ahead of potential issues by continuously monitoring HBSS software, troubleshooting complex problems, and ensuring operational integrity.
  • Compliance Assurance: Ensure full compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) security standards and guidelines, including SCAP, STIGs, and SRGs.
  • Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with cross-functional teams to engineer geographically dispersed services and integrate solutions into public, private, and hybrid cloud environments.
  • Automation & Process Improvement: Help implement automation-driven configuration management processes to streamline operations and improve system efficiency.

What We're Looking For:
  • Expert in McAfee HBSS/ESS: You bring deep expertise in McAfee's security suite, including McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) and various HBSS modules.
  • Proven Troubleshooter: You thrive in complex environments and have a knack for resolving issues quickly and effectively.
  • Compliance-Savvy: You are familiar with DoD security standards and know how to maintain compliance across diverse systems and environments.
  • Hands-On Experience: Whether it's with Windows or RHEL systems, cloud-based solutions (AWS or Azure), or vulnerability assessment tools, you're well-versed in the technologies that matter.
  • Collaborative Mindset: You enjoy working with cross-functional teams to implement cutting-edge solutions and drive continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Experience:
  • In-depth knowledge of McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) and HBSS modules (MA, HIPS, DLP, PA, VSE, RSD, ABM, ACCM)
  • Proficiency in policy analysis for HIPS firewall, application whitelisting, and intrusion prevention
  • Experience using vulnerability assessment tools like Nessus, SCAP, STIGs, checklists, and SRGs
  • Experience with ACAS Security Center and Nessus scanner administration
  • Familiarity with Microsoft or RHEL system engineering and administration (preferred)
  • Cloud solutions experience (AWS or Azure) (preferred)
  • Work management tools: JIRA, ServiceNow
  • Certifications:
    • CompTIA Security+ or equivalent (DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification)
    • DoD 301 HBSS Advanced Administrator Course (preferred)
    • DoD 501 HBSS Analyst Course (preferred)
  • Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph required

Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • 8+ years of relevant experience

Why Join Us?
  • Exciting Challenges: Work with cutting-edge technology and complex security systems.
  • Growth Opportunities: Continuously learn and develop your skills in a fast-evolving industry.
  • Make an Impact: Your work will be crucial to maintaining security and ensuring compliance in a multi-domain environment.
  • Collaborative Environment: Join a team of passionate professionals where your contributions are valued.

Location: On-site at the customer location

US Citizenship: Required

If you're ready to take on exciting challenges, grow your skills, and play a key role in driving security excellence, we'd love to connect with you!

Additional Information
  • All your information will be kept confidential according to proper guidelines.
  • Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $135-155k. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.
  • Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Accrued PTO, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and more!

Job applicants that are interested in one of our openings and may require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, should contact us to request an accommodation.
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D2 Consulting provides services to the Federal Government focused in the following three area's We leverage D2 Consulting engineering, operations and governance best practices to efficiently and effectively deploy, maintain and continuously improve IT services and solutions. This includes not only engineering solutions such as VDI and providing direct support to operations but also deploying the tools to instrument and maintain Enterprise performance and availability (including ITSM and Enterprise Management Tools). Protect & Secure: This is our cyber security practice, which includes functions like audit and information assurance, as well as the traditional mechanics of securing IT systems and services. We have experience working with the Government to better manage risk to help move the accreditation process along. This is especially true with respect to adapting accreditation controls to a cloud environment.

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