Bering Global Solutions, LLC a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation is currently seeking a looking for a Security Engineer for a project in Boyers, PA. The ideal candidate for this job will serve as a Cyber Security Engineer within the federal client's Security Operations Center. A highly-motivated individual with a strong technical, leadership, communication, and organizational skills will succeed on this program. This person must be versed in IT Security principles, tools, and best practices, helping to ensure that all security solutions introduced into the environment are configured effectively and efficiently.
The goal of the Security Operations Center (SOC) team is to proactively monitor, identify, and remediate information technology security vulnerabilities and intrusions. The team needs to ensure that all operational security controls are appropriately applied and managed and that systems within the control of the SOC have appropriate security controls in place in accordance with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA). To accomplish this goal, the security team is responsible for a broad suite of security technologies that include vulnerability scanning, malware detection, log file analysis, and enterprise-wide incident response and security information and event management (SIEM) tools. The engineer will be responsible for the implementation of new tools and operations and maintenance (O&M) of the client's current SOC suite of tools.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.
Administer and maintain a subset (two or three) of the client's wide variety of security tools including:
RSA Security Analytics/NetWitness
Palo Alto Firewalls
Symantec Endpoint Protection
Akamai Web Application Firewall
HP TippingPoint
Gigamon
Websense Web, Email, and DLP
RedSeal
SolarWinds
Tripwire IP360, CCM, and Enterprise
HP ArcSight
Splunk Enterprise
Bit9 Carbon Black
EnCase Enterprise
ForeScout CounterACT
Cylance Protect
Imperva SecureSphere Database Suite
Rapid7 Metasploit Pro and Nexpose
Architect and implement new security tools as they are acquired
Provide technical vulnerability identification and analysis
Assist with incident response as required
Cross-train and mentor other staff members
Assist with implementation and maintenance of security configuration baselines
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications (applies to both this section and KSAO's)
Bachelor's Degree or higher in information technology-related field.
Moderate-level understanding of basic computer and networking technologies
Common enterprise technologies - Active Directory, Group Policy, VMware vSphere
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
Basic-level understanding of IT security principles, technologies, best practices, and NIST guidance
Logical Access Control
PKI and other encryption methods
Network-based and host-based IDS/IPS
Security configuration baselines - DISA STIG, NIST USGCB
Auditing
Vulnerability discovery and management
NIST SP 800-53 rev. 4 control
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to work independently to identify errors, pinpoint root causes, and devise solutions with minimal oversight.
Outstanding communications skills. Ability to communicate with senior management and federal client staff - both technical and non-technical - in a clear and concise manner using proper spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Preferred
Server Administration background - Windows or Linux/Unix
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
Interest in security/hacking culture. Ability to "think like an attacker"
Certifications:
Security+
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)
NECESSARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.
DOT COVERED/SAFETY-SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS
This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation "safety-sensitive" functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No supervisory responsibilities.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS
As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.
Shareholder Preference. BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.
Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.