Cybersecurity Engineer

We are seeking a qualified Cybersecurity Engineer for a contract to hire opportunity with our client. The position is hybrid - one day onsite in Glen Burnie, MD.
Pay range: $60-65hr w2 (may be negotiable based on education, experience, location and other factors)
***Must have: EDR, Firewall, Splunk, Palo Alto, Tenable
This position is part of the Cyber Engineering team within the Cyber Services Division. The primary purpose of this team is to empower the organization to deliver software and services securely, efficiently, and reliably. This team will enhance security by providing and maintaining tools, workflows, and resources that secure the environment while enabling innovation.
You can expect to spend your time accomplishing the following:

• 55% of the time on Objective 1: Sustain Existing Cybersecurity Systems and Services
• 40% of the time on Objective 2: Cybersecurity Engineering and Design
• 5% of the time on Objective 3: Professional/Personal Development

Job Responsibilities - What to Expect

• Deploy, expand, and replace cybersecurity software, including Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW), Security Orchestration Automation, and Response (SOAR) solutions.
• Develop SIEM detection capabilities to identify anomalies, insider threats, and malware through advanced query development
• Onboard security-relevant data into observability tooling and develop configurations aligned to industry best practices
• Design and test new cybersecurity solutions with upcoming technologies
• Review and advise on designs for network security technologies, including intrusion detection and prevention, firewalls, and content filtering.
• Support data collection and reporting for the SOC and other stakeholders
• Lead vulnerability management reviews with other teams to support Vulnerability Management practice.
• Respond to support requests by cross-divisional technical resources such as developers or systems engineers
• Keep all existing cybersecurity servers and software up to date, such that we stay in line with Vulnerability Management practice.
• Engineer and disseminate automated management technologies for production servers.
• Obtain relevant certifications and skills.
• Understand services and software to improve security

Your Knowledge and Expertise

• 3-plus years of equivalent experience in a relevant discipline (required)

Strong Operational Technology (OT) experience a plus
Must have: EDR, Firewall, Splunk, Palo Alto, Tenable

• Relevant professional level vendor certification such as CCNP Security, JNCIP-Sec, PCNSE, Splunk Architect, or equivalent (required)
• 4-year degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related disciplines from an accredited university (preferred)
• Professional experience in a system administration role supporting multiple platforms and applications. (preferred)
• ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (preferred)
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks
• Proven ability to implement cybersecurity solutions
• Strong network and system engineering skills
  If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW.
  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
  Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.
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  The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
  The California Fair Chance Act
  Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
  
  

Pay Details: $60.00 to $65.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to ;br>
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.