Security Engineer

4 weeks ago


Tampa, United States Apex Systems Full time

Apex Systems is looking to fill a CLEARED Security Engineer position with a large government contracting company out of MacDill, AFB in Tampa, FL. The hiring manager is looking for someone that has experience owning implementations of cyber security tools into production and providing high level troubleshooting. Please review the details of the role below and apply directly if interested. Please note, you must have an ACTIVE US SECRET CLEARANCE, only qualified candidates will be reached out to.

Position: Security Engineer

Contract Rate: 60-80/hr on W2 - Depending on the candidate

Length: Ongoing Contract

Location: MacDill, AFB

Onsite Requirements: 5 days a week onsite

Job Description:

The Cybersecurity Engineer will be expected to research, evaluate, and implement new cybersecurity applications and technologies to enhance USCENTCOM's existing security infrastructure. This role requires a deep understanding of cybersecurity best practices and the ability to work closely with USCENTCOM's IT and business teams to ensure seamless integration of new solutions.

MUST HAVES:

1. Strong experience with integrating cyber tools into production

2. Strong troubleshooting

3. Understanding of DoD Networks

4. ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE

5. Any active cyber security certification

NICE TO HAVES:

1. Linux experience

2. Variety of cyber tool experience

3. Python Scripting (automation in future) - the environment will eventually move to more automation so it is more of a nice to have if the candidate already has experience with it

Duties and Responsibilities:

We are seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Engineer with a strong background in cybersecurity research and implementation. The Cybersecurity Engineer will be responsible for managing and maintaining USCENTCOM's cybersecurity infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and encryption technologies. Key responsibilities include:

  • Researching and evaluating new cybersecurity applications and technologies to enhance the organization's security posture.
  • Collaborating with IT and business teams to design and implement new cybersecurity solutions.
  • Configuring and deploying cybersecurity tools to protect USCENTCOM's enterprise, which consists of more than 5,000 users, 1,000 servers, and 10,000 endpoints.
  • Analyzing security alerts and incidents and taking appropriate action to mitigate risks.
  • Providing technical support and guidance to internal teams and end-users.
  • Staying up to date with the latest cybersecurity trends and threats.
  • Developing and maintaining documentation for implemented solutions.
  • Participating in security audits and compliance activities.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Tuning system performance and maintaining system documentation.
  • Interacting with end-users and evaluating vendor products to develop functional requirements for enhancements and changes.
  • Interfacing with third-party vendors for troubleshooting calls.
  • Scheduling, planning, and overseeing system upgrades.
  • Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and remediating a variety of security systems issues which may not have previously documented solutions.
  • Reviewing and preparing documentation for systems, tests, and process guides.
  • Supporting projects for a variety of initiatives to enhance the efficiency, capability, or security of the environment.
  • Collaborating with other enterprise IT teams to address operational requirements.
  • Providing technical guidance and support to junior administrators and team members.
  • Producing various data sets and informational packets to management to support ongoing efforts for process improvements.

Required Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and industry standards.
  • Experience working in cross-functional IT teams and projects.
  • Proven experience in systems administration and infrastructure management in Windows/Linux environments.
  • Demonstrated experience in researching and implementing new cybersecurity applications and technologies.
  • Ability to review, modify, and prepare comprehensive documentation for systems integrations to facilitate the transfer of projects into operations.
  • Experience with cybersecurity tools and technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and encryption technologies.
  • Experience building / maintaining virtual servers & appliances to support security tool deployments, expansions, and implementations.

Desired Skills:

  • Familiarity with specific security tools such as: ForeScout, Splunk, Tychon, Elastic, Trellix, Swimlane/SOAR, etc.
  • Experience building cyber security solutions in the cloud and/or as a container.
  • Experience coding/scripting in Python/PowerShell

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