Cyber Security Engineer

Reston, VA, United States

QinetiQ US

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Company Overview

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

 

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

 

Why Join QinetiQ US?

 

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems.  In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Cyber Security Engineer who will design, test, stage and deploy cyber security-related systems and services to various virtual, container, and cloud environments.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and consults for relevant operating systems on organizational computer systems, all thirdparty software components, and subsystems
  • Maintain and update documentation on the configuration of supported systems, perform cloud computing platform research and analysis to support engineering and integration requirements for cyber security related systems and services
  • Conduct research and development of custom configuration to meet the specific needs of the mission
  • Design integrations between systems supporting cyber security
  • Identify and fill gaps in cyber security posture, technologies and response capabilities
  • Plan, test, install, and integrate new and upgraded versions of the relevant cyber security systems and services on organizational computer systems, all third-party software components, and subsystems
  • Research and resolve systems problems efficiently and accurately while adhering to internal software management standards and procedures
  • Test and integrate software and services via the DevOps lifecycle
  • Maintain technical expertise on relevant industry standards and in multi-cloud computing and virtualization technologies

Required Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required #qinetiqclearedjob
  • Experience working with Linux operating systems
  • Familiarity with cloud services such as AWS or MS Azure

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with endpoint detection and response (EDR) is desired

Company EEO Statement

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

 

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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Tags: Artificial Intelligence AWS Azure Clearance Cloud DevOps EDR Linux Machine Learning Polygraph TS/SCI

Perks/benefits: Career development

Region: North America
Country: United States
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