Cybersecurity Engineer - Web Application Firewall (F5 ASM)

Electro Soft Inc
Richmond, OH, United States
17 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
7 years minimum
Compensation
$150,000.0 - $160,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Application Firewall Cyber Security Firmware Software Vulnerability Management Web Applications Software Security Reliability of Systems Information Technology BIG‑IP Application Security Manager (ASM)

Job description

Electrosoft is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to provide enterprise-level cybersecurity engineering and sustainment support for a Department of Defense (DoD) environment. This position will focus on Web Application Firewall (WAF) technologies, including F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager (ASM), supporting the protection, availability, and security of DLA web applications.

The Cybersecurity Engineer will provide security engineering support across the planning, design, development, testing, integration, implementation, and sustainment of cybersecurity solutions., * Configure, apply, test, maintain, and optimize WAF policies supporting DLA websites and applications.

  • Work with application and website stakeholders to identify security requirements and develop appropriate WAF policies.
  • Perform operational and preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, patching, upgrades, and configuration changes for WAF environments.
  • Analyze application security requirements and recommend appropriate security controls and configurations.
  • Support testing of WAF policies and security configurations prior to production implementation.
  • Troubleshoot application and WAF issues and identify corrective actions to improve system reliability and security.
  • Support manufacturer software, firmware, service-pack, and maintenance releases.
  • Perform scheduled maintenance with minimal impact to government users and mission operations.
  • Develop and maintain implementation documentation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and WAF policy documentation.
  • Support system security testing, vulnerability remediation, and compliance activities.
  • Coordinate changes through established Government change-management processes.
  • Provide technical recommendations regarding WAF capabilities, enhancements, and emerging technologies.
  • Provide technical briefings, documentation, and training materials as required.

Requirements

  • Seven (7) years of relevant IT experience
  • DOD Secret Clearance
  • Must be eligible for IT I
  • Relevant certification meeting DOD 8570/8140 IAT level III
  • Relevant certification meeting DOD 8570/8140 CND-IS
  • Computing Environment: F5 Certified Technology Specialist is ASM

About the company

Electrosoft Services, LLC is an award-winning company that provides comprehensive technology-based solutions and services to federal customers. While cybersecurity is our specialty, we also focus on ICAM, Zero Trust, digital engineering and transformation, and enterprise AI and intelligent automation. We always seek to delight our customers, so we retain highly qualified employees and offer them meaningful work, growth opportunities, and work-life balance. What sets us apart from all other contractors is the sense of teamwork our employees feel - and the knowledge that outstanding effort is recognized and rewarded. The camaraderie we share emanates from Lunch & Learn sessions where we explore new ideas together, fun group activities ranging from escape rooms to miniature golf, and much, much more. If we’ve described you and your dream workplace, please apply and share in the many benefits and opportunities we offer.

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