Reston, Virginia, United States

Cyber Engineer

 Job Description:

Job Description

Spry Squared is looking for a Cyber Engineer for our client to develop innovative solutions to enable secure and reliable operations of enterprise computer systems. Implement enterprise network cyber defense capabilities to prevent sophisticated cyber threats. Understand the fundamentals of layered defense and zero-trust technologies. As a Splunk and Cribl engineer, prevent adversary network threats, identify advanced attack vectors, and thwart methods of exploitation.

Responsibilities

  • Work individually or in a small integrated team, and lead a task, project, or team. 
  • Ensure project completion and provide guidance and direction to lower-level technicians, specialists, and managers. 
  • Provide expertise in the engineering design, development, direction, and implementation of enterprise network cyber defense capabilities. 
  • Apply familiarity with the utilization, configuration, and implementation of cyber defense capabilities, including web content filters, email security capabilities, Intrusion Detection Systems, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Host Based Security Systems, Security Incident and Event Management tools, Domain Name System security practices, advanced log analysis, network monitoring, network flow analysis, packet capture analysis, network proxies, firewalls, anti-virus capabilities, Linux or UNIX command line, and access control lists.

Qualifications

Required qualifications

  • Must have active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to take polygraph exam
  • Minimum of 5 years total related technical experience.
  • 3+ years of experience with Cribl and Splunk systems administration
  • Experience with Windows and Linux, including installing, configuring, or maintaining servers operating systems and applications
  • Experience working with STIGs, SCAP, and cybersecurity best practices
  • IAT Level II Certification, including Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, GICSP, or CND Certification
  • CSSP Infrastructure Support Certification, including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND Certification

Required qualifications

  • Experience with VMWare
  • Experience with big data analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or anomaly detection
  • Experience scripting in PowerShell and BASH command line interfaces or in Python or Perl scripting languages
  • Experience in a consulting or client-facing environment
  • Ability to automate security configurations of Linux and Windows systems, and recommend and implement remediations for non-compliant security controls
  • Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, including using presentations to convey complex ideas to client and internal staff
  • Possession of excellent problem-solving skills

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Salary: $110,000 - $150,000 Depending on Experience

Company Description

Spry Squared is a Minority and Woman Owned Small Business headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado with offices across the United States of America. We are an experienced federal government and commercial service provider with security cleared personnel working on various projects across the USA and the globe.

Spry Squared provides organizations with Best in Class Enterprise Solutions, Managed IT Services, Cybersecurity Solutions, IT Professional Services, Recruiting Services, Project/Program Management and technology products. We are your strategic partner and value-added reseller, solving complex business challenges by leveraging technology solutions that reduce costs, optimize productivity and minimize risk.