Cyber Security Engineer - Junior

Maveris is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer - Junior to join our elite and growing team. The Cyber Security Engineer will support a large Federal Government customer in the analysis and improvement of the customer’s Information Technology organization. Cyber Security Engineers ensure our customer’s software, hardware and overall computer systems are secured and protected from cyber-attacks. You’ll utilize best-practices and standards described in NIST’s Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Cyber Security Framework (CSF) to ensure new and existing systems are adhering to all required security controls, free of high risk vulnerabilities, and hardened against cyber threats.

Veterans encouraged to apply.

Duties

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Perform security analysis to determine gap, compensating/mitigating controls, and residual risk
• Identify security risks through the security impact analysis, system risk assessments and technology security risk reports
• Apply knowledge of security principles, policy, and regulations
• Conduct security compliance evaluations on IT products to create secure configuration guidelines and baselines
• Analyze security evaluation tools results from Tenable Nessus, Nmap, Wireshark and Metasploit
• Develop secure configuration guidelines and perform security compliant evaluations on various IT product types: Operating Systems, Network Devices, Databases, Cloud Applications, etc.
• Organize, develop, and present security briefings, written summaries, and written reports incorporating narrative, tabular and/or graphic elements on security assessments, whitepapers relating to computer and network security technologies and tools
• Effectively and efficiently communicate and collaborate with external and internal customers of any hardware and software configuration changes that adversely affect any current system security and their configurations or violates policy
• Implement the Cyber Security requirements of IT systems and applications documenting them in formal security engineering documents using Risk Management Framework and supporting artifacts associated with risk assessments.
• Implement IT security solutions and assures successful implementation
• Working in FedRAMP approved cloud environments and help with cloud service provider security control responsibilities and customer responsibilities

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Assurance, Information Security, Information Resource Management, or related fields.
• Two years of Information Security Experience of which at least one year is of Cybersecurity and Cloud Security experience at a large Government agency
• NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills
• Self-starter that can work under general direction in a highly collaborative, team-based environment

Benefits

Maveris attracts and retains talent of the highest caliber by offering opportunities to work in exciting and challenging environments surrounded by bright minds. Our employees are our most prized asset and are rewarded with highly competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits package, including:

• 401(k) with company match
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off

About Maveris

Maveris offers exceptional, mission-focused, solutions to organizations facing highly complex IT, digital, and cybersecurity challenges. Our success is achieved by maintaining an environment of trust where people are encouraged to reach their fullest potential. Every candidate that applies to Maveris brings something unique to the table, and because our team is diverse, we consistently meet our goals and exceed client expectations. If you are a highly-motivated person with a willingness to learn, we invite you to apply today to join our team!

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