Sr. Cyber Security Engineer | Remote, USA

Denver, CO

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Optiv

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This position can be hired remote anywhere within the continental U.S
The Senior Cyber Security Engineer is responsible for leading projects and operational tasks that apply new and existing technologies and solutions to solve business needs in the cyber security space.  The Senior Cyber Security Engineer works with other engineers, various groups, and operational support staff both within IT and other business units to provide and maintain solutions that meet business and technical requirements. The Senior Cyber Security Engineer will assist in the development of procedures and runbooks; act as the subject matter expert in a variety of cyber security domains such as Identity and Access Management, Vulnerability Management, End-Point Protection, Incident Response activities, etc.; and will provide tier two production support for responsible solutions. The Senior Cyber Security Engineer will perform duties as the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) for the Optiv Federal information systems environment and will report directly to the Optiv Security SOC Manager.

How You'll Make an Impact:

  • Lead the development of security solutions and process improvements.
  • Lead the enhancement of key security solutions in the GRC, SOC, SIEM and IAM space.
  • Ability to manage security vendors to resolve issues and maximize configurations.
  • Lead the deployment, monitoring, troubleshooting, and changing of complex environments.
  • Partner with IT and business colleagues to ensure proper security controls are included in new solutions.
  • Research and evaluate the impact of new vulnerabilities, security alerts and threat intelligence bulletins.
  • Participate in threat hunting and incident response events.
  • Lead security tasks such as conducting risk assessments.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key customer's technical staff members and with internal stakeholders from IT, customer service and field operations.
  • Share experience, knowledge, and ideas with management and co-workers to maintain a kind and respectful team-based environment.
  • Promote a corporate culture that is committed to information security best practices.
  • Participate in after-hours support as needed to respond to security incidents.
  • Function with a high degree of integrity with an ability to keep information confidential.
  • Perform as the ISSM for the Optiv Federal environment.
  • Develop, administer, and sustain a CMMC Certification package for the Optiv Federal environment.
  • Ensure NIST 800-171 compliance for all applicable information in the Optiv Federal environment.
  • Perform audit log reviews and initiate incident response actions for any anomalous activity.
  • Lead the vulnerability management program; perform vulnerability scans and prioritize and coordinate remediation actions.
  • Assess systems and create baselines utilizing the DISA STIGs.
  • Develop a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) and work items to remediation.
  • Participate in change control board meetings.
  • Work in partnership with the Facility Security Officer (FSO) to meet NISPOM and NISP requirements.

What We're Looking for:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and/or any related fields, Master’s Degree a plus.
  • Minimum of 10+ years of relevant work experience related to cyber security.
  • Must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
  • Must have experience with several of the following: Microsoft, O365, Active Directory, Splunk, ServiceNow, SailPoint, Qualys, CASB and other endpoint protection tools.
  • Proficient across multiple operating systems such as Microsoft, ESXi, Apple, and Linux.
  • Familiarity with security best practices for cloud architectures (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS).
  • Knowledge of securing cloud environments particularly Azure and AWS.
  • Fundamental understanding of network protocols and network security.
  • Knowledge of industry and Government frameworks such as NIST, CMMC, and RMF.
  • Have experience with developing and sustaining Government accreditation packages within different Government frameworks, such as NISPOM, CMMC, JSIG, and ICD.
  • Have experience reviewing audit logs and performing cybersecurity incident investigations for large, complex systems.
  • Experience with the DISA STIGs and performing STIG validations of different technologies.
  • Detail-oriented with strong conceptual, analytical, problem solving, decision making and planning skills.
  • Must have the ability to utilize application, scripting, and operating system commands to configure, debug, and monitor large scale production systems.
  • Knowledge of modern software development lifecycles, including Agile and iterative development.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills; and demonstrated ability to interact with technical, non-technical, and business members of the organization.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks.
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If you are seeking a culture that supports growth, fosters success, and moves the industry forward, find your place at Optiv! As a market-leading provider of cybersecurity solutions, Optiv has the most comprehensive ecosystem of security products and partners to deliver unparalleled services. Our rich and successful history with our clients is based on trust, serving more than 12,000 clients of varying sizes and industries, including commercial, government, and education. We have the proven expertise to plan, build, and run successful security programs across Risk Management, Cyber Digital Transformation, Threat Management, Security Operations – Managed Services, and Identity and Data Management. Optiv remains committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion within our organization and throughout the industry. With Optiv you can expect  • Work/life balance. We offer “Recharge” a flexible, time-off program that encourages eligible employees to take the time they need to recharge as well as 9 paid holidays annually• Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities. • The ability and technology necessary to productively work remote/from home (where applicable)• Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects• Premium contributions by Optiv to Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage• Contributions by Optiv to Health Saving Accounts (HSA) • Optiv-paid Basic Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability• Professional training resources, including tuition reimbursement, certification support and student loan refinancing• Optiv matching contribution to 401(k) with immediate vesting• Health Advocate/ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – One-on-one help navigating healthcare and insurance systems; confidential Licensed Counseling sessions

Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Optiv respects your privacy.  By providing your information through this page or applying for a job at Optiv, you acknowledge that Optiv will collect, use, and process your information, which may include personal information and sensitive personal information, in connection with Optiv’s selection and recruitment activities.  For additional details on how Optiv uses and protects your personal information in the application process, click here to view our Applicant Privacy Notice. If you sign up to receive notifications of job postings, you may unsubscribe at any time.

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Tags: Active Directory Agile AWS Azure CASB Clearance Cloud CMMC Compliance Computer Science DISA IaaS IAM Incident response Linux Monitoring Network security NISPOM NIST PaaS POA&M Privacy Qualys Risk assessment Risk management RMF SaaS SailPoint Scripting Security Clearance SIEM SOC Splunk STIGs Threat intelligence Vulnerabilities Vulnerability management Vulnerability scans

Perks/benefits: Career development Flex hours Flex vacation Health care Insurance Team events

Regions: Remote/Anywhere North America
Country: United States
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