Cyber Security Engineer (Bid role starting in 8-10 weeks) TS/SCI w/ Poly

Leading Path Consulting
Reston, VA, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$175,000.0 - $240,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Cloud Computing Software Documentation Cyber Security Information Systems Computer Networks Information Engineering Document Management Systems Knowledge Management Networking Basics Network Protocols Software Tools
+2 more
Data Processing Data Management

Job description

The Sponsor is looking for support in two areas; Cyber Security Project Engineering and Knowledge Management. Key responsibilities will include developing and maintaining systems and tools in the Sponsor’s environment, supporting the development of new tools and systems that align with the Sponsor’s goals, and contributing to the creation of the Sponsor’s overarching data acquisition and exploitation strategy. The contractors will work on complex, in-person cyber security and knowledge management tasks with minimal or no access to online reference materials, requiring strong technical expertise and problem-solving skills limited access to on line reference materials.

Work Requirements

The Contractor Team shall work closely with data acquisition, data engineering, data management and data science teams, however, the Sponsor project manager will manage the priorities.

The Contractor Team shall provide technical expertise, integrate existing systems and tools with a focus on complex, multi-faceted data processing systems, and implement data triage capabilities and tools.

Cyber Security Engineering; HRR: No

The Contractor shall assess and validate and document the cyber security of Sponsor systems and tools as well as information systems of interest to Sponsor

The Contractor shall use experience with performing forensic imaging and media analysis of various types of incoming sources and integrate that experience into reusable tools and information systems

Knowledge Management; HRR: No

The Contractor shall use proficiency with data engineering to implement changes to existing Sponsor information systems to improve workflow through tool and system documentation

The Contractor shall use experience with networking and research tools to document system, data and tool creation

Requirements

Do you have a valid AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner - Foundational certification?, Do you have experience in Tooling?, * Demonstrated experience implementing cybersecurity systems and tools to support forensic imaging of data sources.

  • Demonstrated experience implementing cybersecurity systems and tools to support media analysis

of data sources.

  • Demonstrated experience developing and customizing tools to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in systems and applications.
  • Demonstrated experience modifying technical research frameworks to optimize data collection

from diverse sources.

  • Demonstrated experience developing tools for cyber analysis and exploitation

Desired Skills:

  • Demonstrated experience with a strong understanding of networking protocols and vulnerabilities.
  • Demonstrated experience with data engineering and effective communication across platforms and disparate levels of technical knowledge.
  • Demonstrated experience modifying secure communication information systems and processing tools to enhance collaboration across Sponsor’s branches and departments.
  • Certification(s): AWS Cloud Practitioner
  • Demonstrated experience with conducting technical research and analysis on various systems and applications for data collection.
  • Demonstrated experience providing root cause cyber analysis on communication platforms
  • Demonstrated experience with a strong understanding of computer network security, networking principles and exploitation techniques
  • Demonstrated experience with reviewing data collections for veracity of information

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k) 6% Match
  • Paid holidays, Leading Path is an award-winning Information Technology and Management Consulting firm focused on providing solutions in process, technology, and operations to our government and Fortune 500 clients. We offer a professional and family friendly work environment with a strong work-life balance. Leading Path provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including fully paid medical/dental/vision premiums, generous PTO, 11 Paid Holidays, 6% 401K contribution, annual training and tuition reimbursement, SPOT Award bonuses, regular team events, opportunities for professional growth and advancement and much more!

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