Cybersecurity Lead Engineer @ Agile Defense

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At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #974

Job Title: Cybersecurity Lead Engineer

Location:MUST be local to the DMV area - Onsite 5x per week

Clearance Level: Active DoD - Public Trust

Candidate must successfully receive a Public Trust clearance. Onsite support is required in Washington, DC. 5x per week

SUMMARY:

The Senior Security Engineer will support a government agency in the achievement of strategic goals and objectives related to the ongoing execution and maturity of its cybersecurity and security operations center programs.

Agile Defense is currently seeking a talented Security Engineer to support an Agency-level enterprise cyber program. To support this vital mission, Agile Defense employees are on the forefront of providing Advanced CND Operations, and Security Engineering support to include the development of advanced analytics and countermeasures to protect critical assets from hostile adversaries. To support the integrity, security, and resiliency of critical operations, we are seeking candidates with diverse backgrounds in security engineering and systems administration. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of complexities related to network and cloud security, Operations and Maintenance (O&M), and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR).

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·Manage all SOC operations, ensuring unified and effective service delivery.

·Coordinate task execution across sub-task leads to achieve enterprise-level objectives.

·Provide strategic and operational direction to SOC teams through subordinate managers.

·Oversee the integration and coordination of on-premises and cloud-based SOC capabilities.

·Drive continuous improvement in SOC processes to strengthen detection, response and recovery.

·Influence organizational practices and approaches to align with cybersecurity priorities.

·Communicate effectively with executive leadership and stakeholders on SOC performance and posture.

·Ensure SOC operations adhere to the full NIST Cybersecurity Framework: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond and Recover.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Background, and Years of Experience

·Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.

Required Certification(s):

- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) certifications AND

- Microsoft Certified Cybersecurity Architect Expert OR GIAC Security Expert (GSE)

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills

- 7+ years of experience in SOC operations and incident response including SOC management and an IR commander role.

·Demonstrated experience with at least three of the following technologies and acting as the primary technical subject matter expert (SME)

·CrowdStrike

·Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

·Cisco Umbrella

·ExtraHop

·ForeScout

·Zscaler

·The candidate must be team focused and have technical ability supporting engineering lifecycle, to include design, development, integration, testing and deployment of security networks and systems.

· We are looking for a candidate with experience in determining the appropriate application of security focused hardware, software, services, and processes necessary to extract into sustainable cyber solutions at the national level.

·Must be able to support investigations and analysis of undefined factors and conditions to determine the nature and scope of system security problems and devise effective and efficient solutions to address them.

·Experience with security tool sets which enable cyber analysis efforts.

·Ability to troubleshoot complex systems issues within a Systems-of-Systems environment.

·Understanding of NIST 800-53 r4 / r5 to support IA/Compliance efforts from a mitigation perspective.

·Functional understanding of scripting languages (i.e., Python, PowerShell).

Preferred Skills

·Experience with the following technologies: Cisco Routing & Switching (LAN/WAN), Cisco Firepower IPS/Firewall and Web Security Appliance (WSA)

·Familiarity with SIEM tools, data lakes and the design, development of security analytics.

·Motivation and desire to learn advanced concepts in cyber and ability to work within a formal engineering life cycle.

·Strong attention to detail in working with other project staff in managing complex changes to US-CERTs environment.

·Experienced with monitoring of new or emerging security technologies to assist in identification of most effective approach or methodology to be applied in securing D/A infrastructures.

·Relevant Security Certifications: Security +, CISSP, SANS Certifications, Network +, Palo Alto PCNSA, Microsoft AZ-900.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions

·Contractor site with 0%-10% travel possible. General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time. The onsite customer working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are not hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work at the customer location is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.

Strength Demands

·Sedentary – 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Physical Requirements

·Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; See; Push or Pull

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.

What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section.

Happy - Be Infectious.

Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.

Helpful - Be Supportive.

Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.

Honest - Be Trustworthy.

Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.

Humble - Be Grounded.

Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.

Hungry - Be Eager.

Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.

Hustle - Be Driven.

Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

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