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Cyber Security Engineer (Cyber Implementation)

The Cybersecurity Implementation Engineer will build, deploy, and maintain on-premises and cloud-based cybersecurity infrastructure across Windows and Linux environments. They will also assist in the research and implementation of enterprise-wide security solutions while coordinating with stakeholders for security assessments.

Springfield, Virginia, United StatesonsiteFULL_TIME

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About the role

What will you do at Cherokee Federal?

Compensation

&

Benefits

$150,000-$155,000. Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible

benefits as provided.

Benefits

are subject to change with or without notice.

Cybersecurity Implementation Engineer Responsibilities Include:

• Build, deploy, configure, and maintain on-premises and cloud-based

cybersecurity infrastructure and applications running on Windows and Linux

operating systems

• Engineer and implement cybersecurity solutions leveraging cloud services such

as EC2, EBS, ELB, S3, and RDS. Provision AMIs, perform software installations,

troubleshooting and maintenance.

• Assist with research and implementation of enterprise-wide cybersecurity

solutions/capabilities/enhancements to support customer business/mission goals

and objectives.

• Evaluate and recommend changes and/or technology upgrades to address

performance, standardization and industry best practices • Provide specific,

detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation

techniques, and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs,

including present and future capacity requirements.

• Represent customer requirements in technical exchanges with other government

agencies.

• Develop and maintain architecture diagrams.

• Develop and maintain a road map for capabilities, operations, and

technologies.

• Assist with development and execution of test plans and supporting

documentation of all network configuration upgrades, additions or revisions for

customer approval before implementation.

• May serve as a team or task lead.

• Coordinate with stakeholders and external assessors to facilitate security

assessments and authorization processes. • Performs other job-related duties as

assigned

Cybersecurity Implementation Engineer Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities

requested:

• A deep expertise in one of the following areas and working knowledge of one

or more of the other following: Network Detection and Response (NDR), Endpoint

Detection and Response (EDR), Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs), Intrusion

Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), F5 platforms, email/web security

gateways • Strong technical background with a thorough understanding of cloud

infrastructure, security principles, compute, storage, and transport.

• Expertise in Windows and Linux server operating systems.

• Excellent writing and communication skills, including the ability to develop

analytical documents and present oral presentations to senior/executive

management

• Ability to work independently with little direction and guidance

• 6+ years related technical experience in network/cybersecurity engineering and

experience with large-scale enterprise/global networks in a highly diverse

environment with an emphasis in DoD capabilities

• Demonstrated experience modernizing complex enterprise cybersecurity systems.

• Candidate must have a TS/SCI with ability to obtain a Polygraph

• Certified DoD 8140.01 and 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical Officer

(IAT) Level III and Information Assurance System Architecture and Engineering

Specialist (IASAE) Level II.

• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information: Criterion is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of

tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation

Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee

Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex

challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To

learn more about Criterion, visit cherokee-federal.com. #CherokeeFederal #LI-CK2

#IntelCareers Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and

active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Similar searchable job titles:

• Cybersecurity Engineer • Network Security Engineer • Infrastructure Engineer

Keywords:

• Network Exploitation • Network Detection • IAT III • IASAE III

Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for

employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other

status protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Many of our job

openings require access to government buildings or military installations.

Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US

Citizen AND an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance.

Which skills does this role require?

Cybersecurity EngineeringCloud InfrastructureWindows ServerLinux ServerNetwork Detection And ResponseEndpoint Detection And ResponseNext-Generation FirewallsIntrusion Detection SystemsIntrusion Prevention SystemsF5 PlatformsEmail SecurityWeb Security GatewaysDoD CapabilitiesArchitecture DiagramsTechnical DocumentationSecurity AssessmentsCybersecurityCloud ServicesEC2EBSELBS3RDSWindowsLinuxNDREDRNGFWIDSIPSF5DoDTS/SCIIAT IIIIASAE IINetwork SecurityInfrastructure EngineeringSystem ArchitectureEnterprise NetworksSecurity Authorization

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