[Hiring] Cybersecurity Systems Engineer III @World Wide Technology

Role Description

WWT is looking for a Cybersecurity Systems Engineer III on an Enterprise Zero Trust Program for a DoD client supporting installation, migration, and configuration activities at multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform, or review, technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established IA standards and regulations, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Validate and verify system security requirements definitions and analysis and establish system security designs.
• Design, develop, implement and/or integrate IA and security systems and system components including those for networking, computing, and enclave environments to include those with multiple enclaves and with differing data protection/classification requirements.
• Build IA into systems deployed to operational environments.
• Assist architects and systems developers in the identification and implementation of appropriate information security functionality to ensure uniform application security policy and enterprise solutions.
• Support the building of security architectures.
• Enforce the design and implementation of trusted relations among external systems and architectures.
• Assess and mitigate system security threats/risks throughout the program life cycle.
• Contribute to the security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification and awareness activities for system and networking operations.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in areas like security analysis, security assessment, security design reviews, or threat modeling.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze complex security issues, identify root causes, and develop solutions.
• Ability to adjust to shifting priorities in accordance with mission support.
• Ability to work effectively with other engineers, developers, and stakeholders.
• Ability to identify and resolve issues independently, with minimal supervision.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and follow security procedures accurately.
• Ability to adapt to changing security landscapes and technologies.
• Ability to learn new technologies and techniques.

Requirements

• Current Secret clearance.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in field like Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in organizations that handle sensitive data or operate in mission-critical environments.
• Experience with security protocols, computer and network security, and coding in at least one general purpose language (Python, Java, etc.).
• Experience with one or more observability tools (Splunk ES, Dynatrace, Grafana, AWS CloudWatch, DataDog, etc.).
• Bias toward automation with experience in at least one scripting language or tool (Python, Bash, PowerShell, PowerCLI, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, etc.).
• Experience with vulnerability scanning platforms (Tenable, Remedy, Tychon, etc.).
• Experience with at least one common cyber security platform (Trellix, ForeScout, FortiNet, Crowdstrike, etc.).
• Understanding of security concepts, best practices, and industry standards like NIST and ISO 27001.
• Experience with SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), IDS/IPS (Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems), firewalls, DLP (Data Loss Prevention), and other security systems.
• Understanding of network protocols, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and network security architecture.
• Knowledge of operating systems, hardware, and software security, including vulnerabilities, hardening techniques, and secure coding practices.
• Ability to identify and assess vulnerabilities in systems and applications, as well as perform penetration testing.
• Ability to analyze logs and other data to identify security threats and incidents.

Desired Skills/Knowledge

• Experience in DoD STIG/RMF environments and the DoD ATO process.
• Understanding of security principles involved in Zero Trust Network Architecture and tools required to implement it.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure, cloud security best practices, and cloud security controls (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program.
• Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement.
• PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement.
• Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program.