Cybersecurity Engineer 3

Location: Richmond, Virginia, USA

Duration: 1 Month after C2H (Remote)

Visa Status: Only USCitizen or GC Visa and local to Richmond, VA

Job Description:

Cybersecurity Engineer 3
*ON SITE: Monthly meetings and on site as requested by mgr
*Candidates must be able to be hired directly by the agency without sponsorship. USC or Grn Card holders only

*Deadline to submit: 4 pm Wed, 2/11
ABOUT THE ROLE:


We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to support Security Products for Local Governments. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of configuring and administering Security Tools and Products.

% Time Core Responsibilities Measures for Core Responsibilities

40 Administer and Maintain EDR Tools

Tune detection rules to reduce false positives and improve threat visibility for each covered locality.
Ensure asset inventory is accurate and up to date for each covered locality.
Regularly update the EDR platform and agents to the latest versions.
Review and adjust security policies.
Conduct health checks to ensure the EDR system is functioning properly.
Investigate and remediate unexcepted agent behavior
Ensure that Integrations are working as required and troubleshoot when issues are identified
40 Administer and Maintain Vulnerability Management System

Maintain and update the vulnerability management platform and agents
Conduct health checks to ensure the VMS system is functioning properly.
Tune scan policies to reduce false positives and improve accuracy for each covered locality
Ensure asset inventory is accurate and up to date for each covered locality
Configure and schedule scans for each covered locality.
Investigate and remediate unexpected agent behavior
· Ensure that integrations are working as required and troubleshoot when issues are identified

20 General Support

· Respond to and resolve customer inquiries and issues submitted through the ticketing system and SOC

Maintain and update the Remote Monitoring and Management platform and agents
· Accurately document customer interactions, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions

· Escalate complex or unresolved issues as needed

· Monitor ticket queues to ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are met and follow up with customers as needed


Desired Certifications

· Security+

· CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Administrator (CCFA)

· Tenable Certified

· Additional Cybersecurity Related Certifications

Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience
Administer and Maintain EDR Tools
Required 4 Years
Administer and Maintain Vulnerability Management System
Required 4 Years
Experience in information security, with a focus on security technologies.
Required


Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey complex security concepts in a clear and relatable manner.
Required


Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Highly desired


Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Highly desired


Relevant certifications preferred.
Highly desired