Southeastern Computer Consultants, Inc. (SCCI)
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
Southeastern Computer Consultants, Inc. (SCCI), Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792
Job Details
Location: King George, VA
Position Type: Full Time
Category: Information Technology
Overview SCCI is seeking a
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
to join our team! The Senior Cybersecurity Engineer is a key member of the Information Technology team, responsible for designing, implementing, and managing advanced security technologies and practices to protect SCCI's data and assets. This role requires astrong technical foundation, a deep understanding of current threat landscapes, andthe ability to quickly respond to security incidents to enhance our overall securityposture. The Senior Cybersecurity Engineer also provides guidance to junior teammembers and collaborates with other departments and personnel to ensurecybersecurity is properly integrated across all IT and business functions. The successful Candidate will report directly to the Director of IT and serve as senior manager on the ITstaff, working closely with the Systems Engineer, Network Engineer, ISSO, ISSM, andHelp Desk Supervisor to provide secure integrated solutions. This position is located at our operations facility in
Dahlgren, VA .
Benefits SCCI offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability benefits, 401k with Company Match, time off consisting of 2 weeks of paid vacation, 48 hours of sick/personal leave, and 11 paid Holidays.
Responsibilities
Security Awareness & Collaboration
Advise Director of IT and company leadership on cybersecurityrequirements, concerns, processes and best practices
Mentor junior security staff and provide technical leadership
Advise and train technical staff and users in cybersecurity best practices
Security Architecture & Engineering
Design, implement, and manage security solutions (e.g., SIEM, EDR,firewalls, IDS/IPS, IAM, VPN)
Architect secure network, application, and cloud environments
Evaluate and integrate new security technologies
Threat Detection & Response
Work with external security service providers to coordinate monitoringdetection, threat hunting, and incident response activities
Analyze logs and alerts to identify anomalies or potential threats
Manage incident response lifecycle
Vulnerability Management
Supervise the vulnerability management program
Coordinate and validate regular vulnerability scans and penetration tests
Prioritize vulnerability remediation efforts across endpoints, networks, andapplications
Work with IT team to validate and apply patches
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards
Ensure compliance with relevant standards, directives and regulations
Conduct risk assessments and support audit activities
Remain abreast of emerging technologies, cyber threats and securitytools
Advise ISSO and ISSM on issues related to securing and monitoring classified DoD networks
Project Management
Lead multiple cybersecurity initiatives
Coordinate with IT personnel and stakeholders to gather requirements,refine objectives, engineer solutions, and develop required timelines,milestones and cost projections
Set goals and expectations for projects and team members
Take ownership of initiatives and see them through completion
Essential Skills and Experience
Must be a U.S. citizen and have an
active Secret Security Clearance
Bachelor's (BS) degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Eight (8) - ten (10)+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity roles, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead capacity
Strong understanding of network protocols, security architecture, and security practices
Experience in a Windows-based enterprise IT environment (preferably GCC High, Azure AD, Intune, and AVD)
Proficient in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash)
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS and Azure) and their security services
In-depth knowledge of modern threat landscapes, vulnerabilities, mitigation techniques, and security tools and processes
Ability to lead teams and manage projects to achieve security goals and objectives
Ability to write clear and concise cybersecurity guidance, procedures and documentation
Preferred Skills and Experience
DoD security practices and regulations
Migration from on-prem architecture to cloud
Virtualization (preferably Hyper-V)
Familiarity with open-source security tools
Experience with Fortinet security products
AWS/Azure Security Certifications
CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)
GIAC (e.g., GCIH, GCIA, GCED, GPEN)
CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
Security
SCCI is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to meet the needs of employees and their families. EOE of Veterans and Disabilities.
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Overview SCCI is seeking a
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
to join our team! The Senior Cybersecurity Engineer is a key member of the Information Technology team, responsible for designing, implementing, and managing advanced security technologies and practices to protect SCCI's data and assets. This role requires astrong technical foundation, a deep understanding of current threat landscapes, andthe ability to quickly respond to security incidents to enhance our overall securityposture. The Senior Cybersecurity Engineer also provides guidance to junior teammembers and collaborates with other departments and personnel to ensurecybersecurity is properly integrated across all IT and business functions. The successful Candidate will report directly to the Director of IT and serve as senior manager on the ITstaff, working closely with the Systems Engineer, Network Engineer, ISSO, ISSM, andHelp Desk Supervisor to provide secure integrated solutions. This position is located at our operations facility in
Dahlgren, VA .
Benefits SCCI offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability benefits, 401k with Company Match, time off consisting of 2 weeks of paid vacation, 48 hours of sick/personal leave, and 11 paid Holidays.
Responsibilities
Security Awareness & Collaboration
Advise Director of IT and company leadership on cybersecurityrequirements, concerns, processes and best practices
Mentor junior security staff and provide technical leadership
Advise and train technical staff and users in cybersecurity best practices
Security Architecture & Engineering
Design, implement, and manage security solutions (e.g., SIEM, EDR,firewalls, IDS/IPS, IAM, VPN)
Architect secure network, application, and cloud environments
Evaluate and integrate new security technologies
Threat Detection & Response
Work with external security service providers to coordinate monitoringdetection, threat hunting, and incident response activities
Analyze logs and alerts to identify anomalies or potential threats
Manage incident response lifecycle
Vulnerability Management
Supervise the vulnerability management program
Coordinate and validate regular vulnerability scans and penetration tests
Prioritize vulnerability remediation efforts across endpoints, networks, andapplications
Work with IT team to validate and apply patches
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards
Ensure compliance with relevant standards, directives and regulations
Conduct risk assessments and support audit activities
Remain abreast of emerging technologies, cyber threats and securitytools
Advise ISSO and ISSM on issues related to securing and monitoring classified DoD networks
Project Management
Lead multiple cybersecurity initiatives
Coordinate with IT personnel and stakeholders to gather requirements,refine objectives, engineer solutions, and develop required timelines,milestones and cost projections
Set goals and expectations for projects and team members
Take ownership of initiatives and see them through completion
Essential Skills and Experience
Must be a U.S. citizen and have an
active Secret Security Clearance
Bachelor's (BS) degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Eight (8) - ten (10)+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity roles, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead capacity
Strong understanding of network protocols, security architecture, and security practices
Experience in a Windows-based enterprise IT environment (preferably GCC High, Azure AD, Intune, and AVD)
Proficient in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash)
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS and Azure) and their security services
In-depth knowledge of modern threat landscapes, vulnerabilities, mitigation techniques, and security tools and processes
Ability to lead teams and manage projects to achieve security goals and objectives
Ability to write clear and concise cybersecurity guidance, procedures and documentation
Preferred Skills and Experience
DoD security practices and regulations
Migration from on-prem architecture to cloud
Virtualization (preferably Hyper-V)
Familiarity with open-source security tools
Experience with Fortinet security products
AWS/Azure Security Certifications
CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)
GIAC (e.g., GCIH, GCIA, GCED, GPEN)
CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
Security
SCCI is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to meet the needs of employees and their families. EOE of Veterans and Disabilities.
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