Cyber Security Engineer

• Install, configure, maintain, and manage the AFCENT/USCENTCOM security devices to include but is not limited to IDS/IPS, LogRhythm Enterprise Security Manager, ACAS, End-Point Security Systems (ESS)/Host-Based Security Systems (HBSS) and associated Virtual Private Network (VPN) equipment/configurations.
• Assist in development and documentation of sensor process and checklists.
• Provide technical advice and assistance to the AFCENT NOSC-Cybersecurity to resolve network issues and perform actions necessary to ensure IDS/IPS sensors are collecting and reporting network activity.
• Diagnose and resolve end user problems.
• Ensure the end users adhere to the proper security policies and procedures.
• Build tactical and strategic network profiles of specific systems and complete network architecture.
• Develop system concept of operations and engineering plans to execute security requirements for new and existing systems with a focus on incident response policies and procedures.
• Develop reports and trend analysis documentation on bandwidth, network architecture, as well as network security incidents.
• Maintain current knowledge on new vulnerabilities and exploits.
• Develop methods to detect and prevent intrusive activities utilizing knowledge.
• Assist in developing countermeasures to isolate, contain and prevent intrusive actives and secure.
• Conduct troubleshooting and fault isolation to ensure network connectivity to the sensor equipment.
• Conduct network security monitoring and intrusion detection analysis using the AFCENT/USCENTCOM selected security tools, including but not limited to, IDS/IPS, firewalls, proxy, router, ESM, Logger, Fidelis, HBSS and LogRhythm logs.
• Maintain ESS/HBSS and all related DISA mandated point products.
• Provide LAN/WAN support.

Do you have experience in Windows support?, Do you have a Associate’s degree?, 3+ years experience in cyber security experience. Associate’s degree in a related field. Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirements. Must be Security+ certified. Must be Network+ or CCNA certified. Must hold the ITIL Foundations certification or be able to obtain the certification within 60 days of hire. Familiar with DIACAP, Risk Management Framework (RMF), STIGs, and IA Controls. Experience with development/architecture for apps and services, and testing and administration. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows technologies, including Active Directory, Windows Administration, scripting, and Windows configuration techniques. Linux experience to include Red Hat and Fedora. Networking experience including routers, switches, web proxies, and firewalls. Experience with Cisco and Juniper. Experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, ENS (Trellix), and ACAS. Must be detail oriented and possess the ability to work in a multi-disciplined environment with an adaptive personality. Strong analytical and communication skills. Must be able to apply intensive and diverse knowledge to problems and make independent decisions. Must be a team player able to work professionally and collaboratively with the government customer and other contract members of the project team. Must be able to provide support in a 24/7/365 environment including occasionally covering shifts outside of the assigned shift and/or providing after hours, weekend, or holiday support as needed on a rotational basis. Must be able to travel to CONUS sites to provide TDY support. Must be a US citizen and hold a current Secret clearance.

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Abacus Technology Corporation is a Federal government contractor and provider of enterprise information technology (IT) services and solutions. For nearly 40 years, we’ve developed effective partnerships with government and industry to tackle business challenges and pressures for Federal Defense, Civilian, and Intelligence customers. Abacus maintains core competencies in: IT Infrastructure Support, Network Operations and Maintenance, Communication Solutions, Systems Engineering and Integration, Cyber Security / Information Assurance, Application Development, Program Management, and Business Transformation.