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Chenega

Defense, intelligence, and federal staffing services

Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Security Engineering & Architecture +1Updated on Nov 10
Full-timeArlington County, Arlington, VA, USA$175.2k - $220k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree is required.
  • At least 4 years of relevant experience is required.
  • A DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification is required; accepted certifications include CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP.
  • An active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance is required.
  • Experience building and maintaining Splunk instances in a Department of Defense-specific environment.
  • Experience using Splunk or another Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system to correlate events and identify possible security events and incidents, investigate their root causes, and work with the Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) to conduct incident-response actions.
  • Proficiency in UNIX/Linux and Windows system administration and configuration.
  • Proficiency in networking technologies and principles, including routing, switching, and subnetting.
  • Familiarity with deployments to and implementation of security functions in virtualized environments using VMware and Hyper-V.
  • Familiarity with Windows, UNIX/Linux, and application logs, including database and web server logs.
  • Experience implementing and auditing Defense Information Systems Agency Security Technical Implementation Guide (DISA STIG) hardening configurations.
  • Working knowledge of database and operating system security.
  • Understanding of current security principles, techniques, and protocols.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, coordinate resources, and ensure scheduled goals are met in a fast-paced environment.
  • Verbal and written communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze the security of hardware, including systems-on-chip (SoCs) and microcontrollers (MCUs), and low-level operating system components of consumer devices.
  • Provide systems security support to protect information system assets.
  • Implement technology that supports network defense, vulnerability management, and incident response based on client mission needs.
  • Assess and review risks and work with product engineers to create mitigations.
  • Develop and execute policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Develop and deliver security training, promote awareness, and educate product engineers about technology.
  • Research current standard methodologies, trends, threats, vulnerabilities, and technology frameworks.
  • Serve as a Splunk subject matter expert and engineer and maintain multiple clustered instances.
  • Implement and maintain security stack components, including intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), firewalls, SIEM, and host-based security systems.
  • Mature existing Splunk instances to support robust incident detection and insider threat programs.
  • Build system configuration baselines using the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) for Windows and UNIX/Linux operating systems.
  • Engineer event-log correlation solutions to support effective customer responses to security incidents.
  • Conduct incident-response actions based on detected events and incidents.
  • Validate and develop cybersecurity requirements.
  • Develop cybersecurity engineering solutions for various aspects of security.
  • Work with stakeholders in functional and technical areas to support engineering tasks.
  • Provide customers with reports and other informational products.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

About the Company

Chenega

Defense, intelligence, and federal staffing services

Chenega is a government services contractor that supplies staffing and support services for defense, intelligence, and federal civilian customers, plus commercial clients. It operates across the United States, its territories, and several countries, tapping wide opportunities in government contracting. Its offerings center on staffing and mission support through various contracts, delivering qualified personnel and services to meet client needs. Unlike many industry players, Chenega is rooted in an Alaska Native village corporation, which shapes its ownership and community-focused approach while competing in a broad national market. The company’s goal is to help government and commercial customers execute their missions by providing reliable, professional personnel and services under contract.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Anchorage, AK
Founded
1974

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