Specific Responsibilities: • Design, implement, and maintain the organization's security infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), data loss prevention (DLP), and security information and event management (SIEM) systems.
• Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards in compliance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and track Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) to address identified security vulnerabilities and compliance gaps
• Support DevSecOps initiatives by developing and implementing test-driven security within a CI/CD pipeline
• Work and support Authorization to Operate (ATOs, cATOs)
• Conduct research on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies to stay updated on the evolving security landscape.
• Participate in incident response activities, including forensic analysis, evidence gathering, and reporting.
Required Skills:
• Bachelor’s degree: additional experience would be considered in lieu of degree
• 7+ years of experience as a Security Engineer or in a related field.
• Per contract requirements candidates must possess an active Secret Clearance
• Must be based around the Colorado Springs, Colorado area and be available for on-site work.
Desired Skills:
•Certification in Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) OR Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE), OR Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
• Relevant experience and certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GIAC) are preferred
• Familiarity with security compliance frameworks, such as NIST, ISO 27001, and GDPR.
• Excellent scripting and automation skills, with proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell.
• In-depth knowledge of network security principles, protocols, and technologies, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, DLP, SIEM, and network segmentation.
• Team player, fast learner with ability to work proactively and independently to support mission critical operations supporting geographically diverse locations.
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