Lead Cyber Engineer

Freedom Consulting Group is seeking multiple Cyber Security professionals for one of our contractsthat offers exciting opportunities to support essential services and mission critical activities across the enterprise. Our mission is to support the Intelligence Community through numerous services including EVSS, HBSS, Cloud, SIEM, Network management, Incident Response, Threat Analyst, ELK, Development and IA. Come join our diverse and growing team with lots of opportunities! 

Responsibilities:

• Maintains an infrastructure of over several hundred virtualized intrusion detection and network traffic analysis sensors located in multiple locations
• Initiates and oversees the creation, deployment and tuning of thousands of Snort and custom IPS/IDS signatures
• Remotely manages Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers via UNIX shell, VMWare ESXi, and HP Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) and HP Onboard Administrators (OA)
• Makes recommendations to improve overall security posture to senior management
• Creates and customizes ArcSight connectors to maintain the collection and redirection of syslog, HBSS, scanning and other appliance logs from enterprise networks to central manager
• Troubleshoots physically cabled network connections, network routing protocols, media converters, hardware, and various vendor specific tools
• Creates Linux BASH scripts to automate administrative tasks
• Remotely manages Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers via UNIX shell, VMWare ESXi, and HP Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) and HP Onboard Administrators (OA) 

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph 
• Minimum Education: B.S. or relevant experience in related field
• Minimum/General Experience: 10+ years of related experience
• CNDSP-A (GCIA, GCIH, or CEH) or CNDSP-IR (GCIH, CSIH, or CEH) certification required
• IAT Level II (GSEC, Security+, SSCP, or CCNA-Security) certification required

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced skills in below work areas/tasks: Linux/Unix (command line user - proficient and used in last 6 months) --Knowledge of Sensors (IDS - intrusion detection solution/Arcsight)
• Performs in-depth analysis techniques to uncover new or potential incidents
• Knowledge with implementation of counter-measures or mitigating controls
• Understanding of latest security principles, techniques, and protocols
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously; coordinating resources and ensuring scheduled goals are met
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
• Ability to make decisions and resolve problems effectively – Seek out information and data to evaluate, prioritize and formulate best solution or practice
• Must be able to multi-task, work independently and as part of a team, share workloads, and deal with sudden shifts in project priorities

What’s in It for You?Flexible work environmentA team mentality – work with friendly, like-minded professionalsWork with innovative, cutting edge technologiesEnjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefitsA work-life balance you can count onOpportunities to grow and advance your career on our dimeThe Benefits You Get with FreedomAmazing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and moreGenerous paid time off – including paid site closure daysCompetitive salary offeringsPaid training and tuition reimbursementReferral bonusesFully paid life and disabilityAnnual logo wear allowanceCompany sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours)Interested in learning more about Freedom and our culture?  Contact us today!  We’re constantly hosting hiring events in our office and elsewhere, to help you get a sense of what life is like at Freedom before joining the team.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or veteran statusApplicant Federal & E-Verify PostingsVEVRAA Federal ContractorPer Executive Order, all employees working on or in connection with any federal contracts, including employees working remotely or in the corporate office, are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption. Official documentation must be provided to the human resources department.Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources atPhone: 410-290-9035 Email: [email protected]Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.If you want to view the EEO Law poster, please choose your language: English - Spanish - Arabic - ChineseIf you want to view the EEO Law Supplement poster, please choose your language: English - Spanish - ChineseIf you want to view the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, please click the link: English