Security Operations Engineer

3 weeks ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States DATASOFT TECHNOLOGIES Full time
Job Title: Security Operations Engineer

At Datasoft Technologies, we are seeking a highly skilled Security Operations Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing new firewall architectures, upgrades, and features as necessary, and assisting in the administration of all information security firewalls.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Ensure compliance with security policies and develop and update documentation.
  • Make recommendations for a modernized, effective, and efficient security infrastructure.
  • Plan and implement security reviews for changes impacting hardware, software, baselines, connections, or applications.
  • Collaborate with staff to plan and implement new firewall architectures, upgrades, and features as necessary.
  • Assist in the administration of all firewalls, including updates, upgrades, policy administration, and validation.
  • Perform other security-related tasks, including vulnerability scanning and log management.
  • Assist in reviewing and implementing customer changes consistent with existing policies.
  • Review and update documentation to ensure consistency with current procedures.
  • Manage and tune additional software blades associated with firewall architecture.
  • Follow industry best practices, NIST SP 800-53, and agency security policy standards to identify gaps and inefficiencies in the security infrastructure.
  • Explain new security requirements to IRM&TS staff and contractors to support implementation.
  • Work outside of normal business hours to support outage resolution, planned maintenance, or to implement an upgrade.
Requirements:
  • Eight (8) years of experience in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
  • Minimum six (6) years of experience configuring and administering firewall technologies.
  • In-depth knowledge of security operations, including firewall rules and security policies.
  • Strong networking ability and knowledge of firewall platforms.
  • Experience working with RMF and NIST SP Rev 4/5.
  • Expert knowledge of RMF accreditation packages and all steps of the RMF process.
  • Knowledge of cyber-attack patterns, tactics, techniques, and procedures.
  • Ability to adapt security processes/tools to evolving landscapes and risk scenarios.
  • Strong knowledge of Checkpoint firewall hardware modifications.
  • Strong knowledge of iBoss Cloud IPS and IDS configurations.
  • Strong knowledge of SSLV Symantec security application.
  • Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining outstanding customer service skills.
  • Proficiency in explaining complex policies and protocols in simple terms.
Preferred Education:

Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field.

Preferred Certifications:

CCSE, CISSP, CISM, Security+, CASP.

Top Secret security clearance.



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