Cybersecurity Engineer
TWO ROLES Remote
Richmond, VA 23225
$60 per hour W2
Web Cam Interview Only
Cybersecurity Engineer 3
• ON SITE: Monthly meetings and on site as requested by mgr
• Candidates must be able to be hired directly by the agency without sponsorship.
• Deadline to submit: 4 pm Wed, 2/11
Deadline to submit: 4 pm est on Wed 2/11
Pls note: TWO ROLES .Although there are two roles, I am asking that you send only your TOP TWO candidates (vs 4) to avoid getting too many duplications. Any candidates after your initial two may be rejected. Choose and submit only your TOP TWO!
Role is 100% remote however if selected candidates will be required to attend monthly meetings onsite in Richmond. For this reason, the preference is for local Richmond candidates.
• This role has the POTENTIAL to go perm after 6 mo. For this reason candidates must be able to be considered (by the agency) and not need sponsorship.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to support Security Products for Local Governments. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of configuring and administering Security Tools and Products.
% Time
Core Responsibilities
Measures for Core Responsibilities
40
Administer and Maintain EDR Tools
• Tune detection rules to reduce false positives and improve threat visibility for each covered locality.
• Ensure asset inventory is accurate and up to date for each covered locality.
• Regularly update the EDR platform and agents to the latest versions.
• Review and adjust security policies.
• Conduct health checks to ensure the EDR system is functioning properly.
• Investigate and remediate unexcepted agent behavior
• Ensure that Integrations are working as required and troubleshoot when issues are identified
40
Administer and Maintain Vulnerability Management System
• Maintain and update the vulnerability management platform and agents
• Conduct health checks to ensure the VMS system is functioning properly.
• Tune scan policies to reduce false positives and improve accuracy for each covered locality
• Ensure asset inventory is accurate and up to date for each covered locality
• Configure and schedule scans for each covered locality.
• Investigate and remediate unexpected agent behavior
Ensure that integrations are working as required and troubleshoot when issues are identified
20
General Support
Respond to and resolve customer inquiries and issues submitted through the ticketing system and SOC
• Maintain and update the Remote Monitoring and Management platform and agents
Accurately document customer interactions, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions
Escalate complex or unresolved issues as needed
Monitor ticket queues to ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are met and follow up with customers as needed
Desired Certifications
• Security+
• CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Administrator (CCFA)
• Tenable Certified
• Additional Cybersecurity Related Certifications
Required: 4 Years
• Administer and Maintain EDR Tools
• Administer and Maintain Vulnerability Management System
• Experience in information security, with a focus on security technologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey complex security concepts in a clear and relatable manner.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Relevant certifications preferred