Security Engineer

• Engage with federal leadership and counterparts to identify endpoint vulnerabilities and provide guidance on remediation actions.
• Coordinate with system and application administrators to meet remediation timelines.
• Develop and enhance vulnerability identification and remediation status tracking and reporting to present cyber risks.
• Troubleshoot issues associated with endpoint vulnerability scanning with administrators and federal counterparts.
• Work cybersecurity operations ITSM (ServiceNow) tickets to completion.
• Participate in cybersecurity and security operations meetings.
• Collaborate on and provide feedback to cybersecurity solutions that enhance overall security posture.

• Six years in cybersecurity or related IT fields; or Bachelor’s degree with five years; or Master’s degree with four years.
• Hands-on experience with endpoint vulnerability scanning solutions, specifically Tenable Nessus.
• Experience with federal cybersecurity requirements such as FISMA and NIST 800 series.
• Strength in vulnerability management, risk assessment and mitigation, and comprehensive remediation.
• Ability to explain vulnerability management concepts to audiences unfamiliar with the domain.
• Ability to collaborate and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with the vulnerability management lifecycle, application and technology stacks, cloud systems, operating systems, databases, networking, and firewalls (preferred).
• Familiarity with DLP, endpoint security software, network IDS/IPS, host-based IDS/IPS, and cybersecurity best practices and industry standards including NIST RMF and NIST CSF (preferred).

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; Master’s degree may substitute for experience as noted.
• Relevant certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CISM, CISA, GCIH, OSCP, or CEH.

Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident with an active Public Trust clearance. This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $40.00 to $48.00/hr. w2, Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following

About Eliassen Group: Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve. Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status