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Cyber Security EngineerBethesda, MD Top Secret/SCI CI Polygraph Career Level not specified Salary not specifiedHoplite Solutions is seeking multiple Cyber Security Engineers. This role is responsible for protecting the customer's information systems and networks from potential cyber-attacks. The Cyber Security Engineer must display an excellent understanding of technology and utilization of Firewalls (Security Groups), VPNs, Data Loss Prevention (DPS), IDS/IPS, Web-Proxy, Security tools, and Security Audits. Candidates will work directly with Team leads, developers and operations personnel throughout a DevSecOps life cycle both on policy and technical implementation of technologies. Primary Responsibilities:Plan, implement, manage, monitor, and upgrade security measures and tools for the protections of information systems and networks and automate repeatable tasks in a consultative roleDesign, configure, implement, troubleshoot, and maintain all security platforms and their associated software, such as firewalls (Security Groups), intrusion detection/intrusion prevention, anti-virus/malware (HBSS), cryptography systems (Vormetric), SIEM (Splunk), and MDMFormulate systems and methodologies as well as respond to security related events and assist in remediation efforts of cyber security incidents (system and/or network breaches, malware attacks)Participate in the change management processCoordinate, and monitor log analysis for our managed services offerings, to ensure customer policy and security requirements are metRequired Skills Basic Qualifications:Expert with at least one of the following tools: Splunk, HBSS/McAfee, Rapid7Expert with implementing and managing \SIEM (e.g., Splunk), end-point security (IDS/IPS and HBSS)Expert knowledge of networking protocols, such as TCP/IP, LAN/WAN conceptsExpert with automation (e.g., Ansible, CloudFormation)Strong attention to detail with analytical mind outstanding problem-solving skillsAwareness of Cybersecurity trends and hacking techniques.**Active TS/SCI with polygraph.Candidate must have a BS degree and 8 years of prior relevant experience to operate within the scope contemplated by the level. Will consider work experience in lieu of a degree.Desired Skills Preferred Qualifications:Experience with additional security tools and processes such as IDS/IPS, VPN, Webinspect, AppdetectiveExperience with implementing and managing Network and Application FirewallsExperience with incident detection, incident response and forensics activitiesExperience with scripting languages (Python, Power Shell)Experience with Cloud Computing Technologies/Amazon Web Services (AWS)Experience with Agile Software DevelopmentAWS CertificationExperience maintaining virtual private networks, firewalls, web protocolsExperience with SAFe Agile FrameworkKnowledge of potential attack vectors such as XSS, injection, hijacking and social engineeringExperience with health monitoring tools (Nagios, SolarWinds)