Security Engineer
Washington D.C. / Hybrid 

We are seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join our team in support of a Security Operations Center that supports our client in Washington D.C.  The ideal candidate will have experience working in a network security environment, such as a Security Operations Center (SOC), Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT), Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT), Computer Incident Response Center (CIRC) or Cyber Security Incident Response Center (CSIRC).

Job Description:
•    Lead engineering solutions and staff to implement SOC tool solutions.
•    Ensure compliance to Service Level Agreements (SLA), process adherence and process improvisation to achieve operational objectives and mitigate threats.
•    Revise and develop processes to strengthen the current operational activities; review policies and recommend changes to improve governance based on knowledge of SOC tools.
•    Responsible for team management and overall use of resources and initiation of corrective action where required for Security Operations Center
•    Coordinate with stakeholders to build and maintain positive working relationship
•    Knowledge of advanced Routing and Switching, Remote Access, Multilayer Switching, Cisco IOS security, VPN security, and Troubleshooting.
•    Experience with the following: LAN/System/Network administrator, Windows and Linux networks, TCP/IP (Network System Engineering), IDS/IPS devices, WAP Devices, Cisco and Juniper Firewalls
•    Experience with information security devices (e. g., firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems) and applications (e.g., security information management tools).
•    Experience with business process reengineering, capability maturity model, change management, or process improvement.

Minimum Requirements
•    Minimum six (6) years IT experience with at least four (4) years in an IT Security position.
•    Qualified candidates must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a SOC type operation for a government or commercial client.
•    BS Degree or additional work experience substitution
•    Experience conducting analysis at the packet level.
•    Firewall administration experience (Checkpoint, etc.).
•    Experience with Snort, and Cisco intrusion detection sensors.
•    Experience with Host-Based and Network-Base IDS.
•    Experience with Security Information Management Tools (ArcSight, Splunk, Sentinel, etc.)
•    Must be able to achieve a secret clearance

More Requirements of position:  
•    Think analytically, effective verbal and written communication skills, make decisions, observe/remember details, interpret data, concentrate on tasks, adjust to change, handle stress/emotions. 
•    Regular attendance, maintain work schedule, attend meetings, meet deadlines, keyboard/type, handle confidential information, use math/calculations, stay organized, operate office equipment, may direct others.
•    Must be able to see, have eye/hand coordination, and lift up to 10 lbs. 
•    May be exposed to dust/dirt, humidity, and noise.