Spectraforce Technologies
Job Title: Cybersecurity Engineer I
Location: Seattle, WA (Onsite - SEA)
Duration: 12 Months
Hours/Week: 40
Position Overview
As a
Cybersecurity Engineer I , you will support and maintain the cybersecurity posture of the organization. This entry-level role involves working closely with senior engineers to deploy, manage, and monitor security technologies and practices that protect IT infrastructure, networks, and data from threats.
Key Responsibilities
Security Monitoring:
Assist in monitoring firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint security, and SIEM solutions to detect and respond to threats.
Incident Response:
Support investigations, evidence collection, and response to security incidents.
System Hardening:
Apply patches, configure security settings, and help reduce vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and applications.
Security Tools Management:
Deploy, configure, and maintain firewalls, antivirus, SIEM, and encryption tools.
Vulnerability Management:
Support vulnerability scanning, tracking, and remediation activities.
Documentation:
Maintain security policies, procedures, incident reports, and system configurations.
User Access Management:
Assist with reviewing and managing access privileges, authentication protocols, and password policies.
Collaboration:
Work with IT teams (network, systems) to ensure security best practices.
Security Awareness:
Support training and awareness programs for end-users.
Compliance:
Assist in audits and ensure compliance with standards (NIST, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI-DSS).
Security Testing:
Perform basic penetration testing and assist senior engineers in identifying vulnerabilities.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, Network Engineering, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
Certifications (Preferred):
CompTIA Security+
CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
CISSP (pursuing or experienced candidates)
Experience:
0-2 years of experience in cybersecurity or related internships.
Familiarity with Windows/Linux OS, TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS.
Exposure to vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys) and endpoint security solutions.
Basic experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, ArcSight).
Technical Skills:
Knowledge of security concepts (encryption, firewalls, IDS/IPS).
Awareness of attack vectors (phishing, DDoS, malware).
Hands-on with security tools (firewalls, VPN, endpoint protection, SIEM).
Familiarity with scripting/programming (Python, Bash, PowerShell) a plus.
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and cloud security a plus.
Soft Skills:
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Clear communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Location: Seattle, WA (Onsite - SEA)
Duration: 12 Months
Hours/Week: 40
Position Overview
As a
Cybersecurity Engineer I , you will support and maintain the cybersecurity posture of the organization. This entry-level role involves working closely with senior engineers to deploy, manage, and monitor security technologies and practices that protect IT infrastructure, networks, and data from threats.
Key Responsibilities
Security Monitoring:
Assist in monitoring firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint security, and SIEM solutions to detect and respond to threats.
Incident Response:
Support investigations, evidence collection, and response to security incidents.
System Hardening:
Apply patches, configure security settings, and help reduce vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and applications.
Security Tools Management:
Deploy, configure, and maintain firewalls, antivirus, SIEM, and encryption tools.
Vulnerability Management:
Support vulnerability scanning, tracking, and remediation activities.
Documentation:
Maintain security policies, procedures, incident reports, and system configurations.
User Access Management:
Assist with reviewing and managing access privileges, authentication protocols, and password policies.
Collaboration:
Work with IT teams (network, systems) to ensure security best practices.
Security Awareness:
Support training and awareness programs for end-users.
Compliance:
Assist in audits and ensure compliance with standards (NIST, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI-DSS).
Security Testing:
Perform basic penetration testing and assist senior engineers in identifying vulnerabilities.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, Network Engineering, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
Certifications (Preferred):
CompTIA Security+
CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
CISSP (pursuing or experienced candidates)
Experience:
0-2 years of experience in cybersecurity or related internships.
Familiarity with Windows/Linux OS, TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS.
Exposure to vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys) and endpoint security solutions.
Basic experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, ArcSight).
Technical Skills:
Knowledge of security concepts (encryption, firewalls, IDS/IPS).
Awareness of attack vectors (phishing, DDoS, malware).
Hands-on with security tools (firewalls, VPN, endpoint protection, SIEM).
Familiarity with scripting/programming (Python, Bash, PowerShell) a plus.
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and cloud security a plus.
Soft Skills:
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Clear communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to work independently and within a team environment.