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Tasks are expected to be executed while coordinating with various government teams in mission-critical environments.\nResponsibilities:\nAdminister, configure, manage, patch, upgrade, design, and optimize network and host-based security tools and systems\nEvaluate, install, configure, test, and update network and host-based security systems and hardware\nDevelop network and host-based security systems and security operation center knowledge base articles, how-to documents, standard operating procedures, and policies\nDevelop scripts or code to automate operations, administration, maintenance, or analysis of data and systems\nDevelop, document, and review secure baseline configurations for each technology used within the environment\nAssist in determining authorization boundaries and placement of new systems within the Agency’s enterprise architecture\nSupport the development of new systems, and modernization of legacy systems that are in line with Security and Enterprise Architecture requirements\nDesign, develop, and maintain detailed security drawings\nDevelop alternative system designs and architectures\nDevelop and document Solution Architecture Models, Threat Models, and CONOPS Security Operations\nPerform security impact analyses for proposed changes to assigned systems\nReview IT system plans to ensure designs meet governmental standards and provide an appropriate level of protection for client systems and data\nConduct gap analysis of system requirements and components\nMentor teammates\nQualifications\nRequired:\nMinimum 5 years general experience and 3 years of Security Engineering OR Cyber Ops experience\nHigh initiative, independence, and ability to produce clear plans in unclear operating environments; articulate, concise, and precise communication ability\nBachelor's degree in a technical field from an accredited college/university or equivalent experience\nFamiliarity and/or real-world experience using Forescout to design, implement and deploy enterprise level solutions on the platform.\nFamiliarity with the use and application of enterprise level Data Loss Prevention (DLP) platforms to monitor, detect and prevent unauthorized data usage or movement across systems and networks.\nExperience with Windows Servers and Linux variants (RedHat/CentOS/Ubuntu)\nExperience with at least one of the following: Syslog (rsyslog, syslog-ng, etc), Event log collection, scripting (Python, Perl, Bash, PowerShell), and/or VMWare\nFamiliar with the use and application of an enterprise level SIEM for analysis and data collection.\nFamiliar with the use and application of FireEye or other enterprise level network malware detection platforms.\nFamiliar with multi-tiered network applications, common ports, and protocols used in those communications.\nAbility to perform online research and comprehend attack signatures while comparing them to network traffic to perform a proper analysis of detections\nStrong analytical and organizational skills\nFamiliarity or real-world experience with web application firewall (WAF) technology.\nFamiliarity or real-world experience with intrusion detection and prevention (IDPS) technology.\nThorough understanding and knowledge of TCP/IP networking\nExperience in translating daily Cyber Ops activities into standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintaining accurate records for compliance and future reference.\nUsing artificial intelligence (AI) in producing business and security solutions\nDesired:\nCISSP-ISSEP, CISSP-ISSAP, GCFW, GSEC, Splunk, or other certifications preferred\nUnderstanding and experience with virtualization technologies (VMWare) a plus\nFamiliarity with implementing DISA STIGs and CIS Benchmarks preferred\nLocation:\nThis is a remote role (DMV area office available)\nAbout Quantum Sky\nCompensation:\nCompensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. 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