Cybersecurity Engineering Specialist III - Endpoint Security Services

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Cybersecurity Engineering Specialist III - Endpoint Security Services

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time, Exempt

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Less than 10%

Type of Travel: Local

Position: OP026

Location: St. Louis, MO

Position Overview:

RISA has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Endpoint Security Engineer to join our Transport & Cybersecurity Services (TCS) team in St. Louis, MO.

What You Will Do:

• Implement and apply technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect networks, devices, programs, and data from malicious attack, damage, or unauthorized access.
• Provide engineering and sustainment support for the various endpoint security solutions.
• Establish computing environment by designing system configuration, directing system installation, and defining, documenting, and enforcing system standards.
• Provide specific, detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques, and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements.
• Configure and install various security products utilizing Linux OS.
• Work with both the software vendor and the customer to research, analyze, and implement enterprise-wide security solutions/capabilities/enhancements to support customer business/mission goals and objectives
• Assist with design, analysis, testing and implementation of state-of-the-art secure architectures
• Oversee security infrastructure sustainment, maintenance, and advanced configuration (policy management, database administration and security management tools)
• Oversee the reporting, documentation and investigation of all security related incidents; lead the development and implementation of corrective measures

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• TS/SCI clearance (current). As a post-hire requirement, selected candidate must be able to successfully pass and maintain a Government polygraph.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certified (current)
• Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Computer Science or related field) and Six (6) years of technical experience in Cyber Security. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Working knowledge of maintaining Enterprise Cyber Security Engineering requirements utilizing all or some of the following tools: HBSS, Carbon Black Response/Protection, Microsoft ATA, Tanium
• Must obtain a CSSP Infrastructure Support certification within 6 months of hire date
• Strong working knowledge of administering applications in a Linux environment
• Experience with large-scale enterprise/global networks in a high-paced, diverse environment
• Understanding of and experience with the DoD Architecture Framework and other key DoD network architecture and strategic planning instructions
• Experience in providing status reports and products to senior management and customers
• Experience with plans, designs, and evaluations of security systems and architectures

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• CSSP Infrastructure Support certification
• Any Linux related certifications
• Windows Enterprise Active Directory (AD) architecture and VMWare virtualization

Work Environment:

Professional Office Environment: Must be able to sit at a desktop or laptop computer for extended periods of time.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone.
• Must be able to communicate regularly via telephone and verbally present information to employees, customers, and outside vendors.

Expected Hours of Work:

• 40 hours per week based on the customer's core operating hours.

About RISA:

In this time of rapid change, as technologies expand at lightning speed, RISA seeks to remain at the forefront - applying them in unique ways to address our customers' challenges and providing our employees with engaging career opportunities. We seek professionals excited by a challenge and focused on assisting our customers to reach their goals. At RISA, our success comes from the talent and commitment of our employees. As a team, we share the challenges and rewards of providing valuable services to our customers. Come along for the journey and be part of our growth and success.

Benefits:

RISA offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; company-paid ; life insurance; retirement savings plans: 401(k) and Roth; Paid Time Off; and 11 paid Federal Holidays.

RISA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Upon receiving an offer of employment, all applicants will be required to do a background check, including a criminal record check and employment/education verification.