Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

AIVANTA TECHNOLOGY INC
Covington, LA, United States
10 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
$37,440.0 - $208,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Amazon Web Services Apple Mac Systems Microsoft Azure Border Gateway Protocol Burp Suite Unix CentOS Cisco PIX Cloud Computing Cloud Computing Security Cloud Engineering
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Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT) Cyber Security Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Debian Linux Linux Digital Assets Disaster Recovery Domain Name System (DNS) Fiddler (Software) Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Identity and Access Management IT Management Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC) Intrusion Detection and Prevention Intrusion Detection Systems Storage Area Network (SAN) Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Python (Programming Language) Network Security Network Architecture Networking Basics Routing Network Protocols Nmap Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Open Source Technology Platform as a Service (PAAS) PCI Data Security Standards Public Key Infrastructure Ansible Security Software Security Information and Event Management TCP/IP Traffic Analysis VMware VSphere Software Vulnerability Management Wide Area Networks Web Testing EndPointSecurity Identity Services Engine Google Cloud Load Balancing Cloud Platform System System Availability Firewalls (Computer Science) Selinux Information Technology SolarWinds (Software) Network Support ISO/IEC 27002 Terraform Splunk Cisco Vulnerability Analysis

Job description

  • Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive cybersecurity architectures utilizing tools such as firewalls, IDS (Intrusion Detection Systems), SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), and endpoint detection solutions.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and security risk analyses aligned with industry standards like ISO 27001, ISO 27002, NIST frameworks, and FISMA guidelines to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Manage network security components including LAN, WAN, routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP), VPNs, IPsec tunnels, Cisco ASA firewalls, Cisco ISE for identity management, and network architecture design.
  • Lead incident response activities by investigating security events using SIEM tools like Splunk or SolarWinds; coordinate incident recovery efforts; perform system hardening and threat detection & response.
  • Oversee security system administration across operating systems such as Windows, Linux (Debian, CentOS), macOS, and UNIX variants; implement system security plans and conduct regular vulnerability research.
  • Collaborate on cloud security engineering initiatives within platforms like AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform; ensure cloud infrastructure adheres to best practices including high availability and disaster recovery planning.
  • Develop and enforce information security policies in compliance with standards such as PCI DSS, FedRAMP, COBIT; support IT governance initiatives including risk management frameworks like RMF and DIACAP.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in cybersecurity engineering with a strong background in computer networking concepts including LAN/WAN design, network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP), load balancing, and network support.
  • Hands-on expertise with cybersecurity tools such as SIEM platforms (Splunk or similar), IDS/IPS systems, EDR solutions (Endpoint Detection & Response), Nmap for network scanning, Burp Suite for web application testing, Fiddler for traffic analysis, and Terraform or Ansible for automation.
  • Deep understanding of information security standards including ISO 27001/27002/27000 series, NIST standards (such as SP 800-53), FIPS compliance requirements, and risk management frameworks.
  • Strong knowledge of encryption technologies (SSL/TLS), PKI (Public Key Infrastructure), system hardening techniques (SELinux), and open-source tools for vulnerability research.
  • Experience managing enterprise IT infrastructure including SAN storage systems (Storage Area Network), VMware vSphere virtualization environments, cloud architecture (IaaS/PaaS), and network engineering principles.
  • Excellent analytical skills in security assessment & vulnerability management; ability to perform threat intelligence analysis; proficient in scripting languages such as Python or Bash for automation tasks.
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CEH or Cisco certifications are highly desirable.

Benefits & conditions

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement

About the company

Join us to be at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation! Your expertise will help protect critical assets while advancing your career in a fast-paced environment committed to excellence in information security management.

Pay: $18.00 - $100.00 per hour

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