Job Abstract

LinQuest is seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer I to join our team in Dayton, OH, Herndon, VA or Colorado Springs, CO. The ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance is required.

The Principal Cybersecurity Engineer I will be responsible for planning, design, testing, implementation, or sustainment of security related system, such as, vulnerability assessment, endpoint detection and response systems, cloud access security broker. The Principal Cybersecurity Engineer I will be responsible for both technical implementation of systems and communication of security requirements to management and security leadership.

The Principal Cybersecurity Engineer I ensures the cybersecurity architecture and design of systems are functional and secure with the ability to identify, protect, detect, respond and recover from cyber-attack. Ensures products and systems comply with requirements and government information assurance and cyber security standards and practices through formal verification methods

The Principal Cybersecurity Engineer I will be a part of a talented team that performs job responsibilities necessary to support the organization. The Principal Cybersecurity Engineer I will/may providence guidance and management of team members in a team lead role. Has a thorough understanding of company policies, practices and procedures. Keeps abreast of new developments in functional area.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in design reviews of components (hardware and software) to ensure applicability to the current system and traceability of requirements. Prepares assessments and cyber threat profiles of current and planned products based on sophisticated testing, research, and analysis.
• Perform vulnerability and incident remediation efforts
• Contribute to audit and compliance efforts such as NIST SP800-171 and CMMC
• Verify/validate systems with specific emphasis on network operations and cyber warfare tactics, techniques, and procedures focused on the threat to information networks.
• Perform complex investigations and support conclusions with facts and gathered evidence.
• Oversee system and network designs that encompass multiple computer and network devices to include those with differing data protections/classification requirements
• Manage relationships with security partners and vendors.
• Drive research innovation and continuous coverage of malicious activity. Correlates incident data to identify specific vulnerabilities and makes recommendations that enable remediation.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of security trends, threats and attack techniques.
• Integration and upkeep of various datasets to ensure data streams are accessible and data quality is maintained
• Analysis, monitoring, and reporting of platform operational health and stability
• Support security application development initiatives requiring innovation, automation, and integration.
• Develop high quality documentation of technical systems, policies, processes, and procedures for use internally within the group, throughout the Lab, and externally by partner organizations.
• Develop tools, scripts, or reports to enhance productivity of Incident Response and Threat Hunting.
• Subject matter expert in cybersecurity
• Responsible for mentoring and developing junior team members
• Solve complex problems
• Define new methods to complete work
• Perform day to day operations of the department
• Develop project schedule/timeline, prioritization and scope
• Define, develop and document new processes as needed
• Work on several projects at the same time
• Lead and manage a group or project and provide clear direction
• Thorough understanding of company policies, practices and procedures and speaks to them
• Keep abreast of new developments in functional area
• Work autonomously with customers
• Analyze situations and uses good judgment
• Understand company and customer requirements
• Protect corporate sensitive data

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science or Engineering with demonstrated cybersecurity experience or a related field or equivalent experience
• 14+ years of experience in Cybersecurity
• Strong technical skills and hands on experience in information security as it relates to server security, client security, user security, network communications and data storage
• Practical experience implementing security solutions and performing initial tuning and monitoring in the environment
• Demonstrated expertise developing custom rule sets for tools to identify specific attacks and exploits based on feedback and requirements from business stakeholders including Compliance and Legal Counsel
• Practical experience scaling solutions to meet enterprise sizing requirements and performing tuning to manage the amount of alerting that occurs
• Security+ or comparable certification/experience is required (must obtain within 6 months if not possessed)
• Preferred Certifications: CISSP, GCIH, GCFE, CASS, GWEB, GREM,GCFA, CASE – Java / .NET, SANS
• Proficient in many and expert in some cybersecurity technologies, IT concepts, strategies and methodologies, as well as security aspects of multiple platforms, operating systems, software, communications and network protocols.
• Proficiency across architectural analysis, business analysis and financial disciplines, security and compliance, data integration and analytics, social networking, computational thinking, and mobile competency.
• Proficiency in dimensional and lateral thinking, application delivery, system and technology integration, system software infrastructure, and workplace adaptability.
• Programming and scripting skills would ideally include one or more of the following: JAVA, .NET, C#, Python
• Ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance
• Security/IAT II+ Certification (preferred)
• Listens to others and values options, helps team meet goals, and promotes a team atmosphere
• Communicates in an effective manner
• Exemplifies our core values
• Works well with others and treats everyone with respect

Compensation for Colorado: The salary for this position ranges from approximately $135,000 to $152,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.

Why LinQuest?

20 years of excellence from concept to capability.
LinQuest is a national security space leader that enables defense and intelligence missions through advanced digital solutions and the development, integration, and operation of mission control systems. As a recognized thought leader in Digital Engineering and Digital Transformation, LinQuest delivers the technical capability, innovation, agility, and operational expertise to accelerate our Nation’s competitive advantage in space. From concept to capability, LinQuest architects integrate end-to-end solutions, enabling Digital Dominance for a Digital Space Force.

Benefits

LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company paid life insurance, and more! For additional information please visit: https://www.linquest.com/careers/our-benefits.