Job Information
NANA Regional Corporation Cyber Security Engineer III in Reston, Virginia
Overview
Work Where it Matters
Tuvli, an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At Tuvli, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders , Tuvli provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers , Tuvli ensures that solutions are strictly aligned with agency processes and desired program outcomes while delivering the best value for technology investments.
As a Tuvli employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
Job Summary:
We are looking for a cybersecurity engineer to join our team and help us protect our systems and networks from cyber threats. As a cybersecurity engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security solutions that align with Federal objectives and industry best practices. You will also be involved in conducting security audits, risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and incident response. As well as have the ability to coordinate and provide expert technical support to enterprise-wide cyber defense technicians to resolve cyber defense incidents.
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:
Plans and implements security measures to protect computer systems, networks, and data from loss and service interruptions.
Analyzes and documents security risks, breaches, and other cyber security incidents and the damage they cause.
Develops and implements a network disaster recovery plan and oversees the monitoring of the computer networks for security issues. Collaborates with the security team to perform tests and find network weaknesses.
Researches and keeps current on the latest IT intelligence technologies, trends, and security standards.
Performs work under direct supervision.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Proven ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing to technical and non-technical audiences.
A bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field.
5+ years of broad work experience including administration, engineering, and security.
3+ years of experience in network and system design, access control and implementation.
Industry standard certifications such as CISSP, CCNA, GSEC, CEH, CISM, and OSCP.
Proficient in various security tools and technologies such as firewalls, antivirus, encryption, SIEM, IDS/IPS, etc.
Knowledge of common security frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO, PCI-DSS, etc.
Experience assessing and hardening security configurations for operating systems, applications and services.
In-Depth knowledge of TCP/IP addressing and standards including network design, firewall configuration, load balancing, remote access, strong authentication, vulnerability scanning, VPN and DMZ management.
Understanding of scripting languages and technologies such as shell scripting, Python, JavaScript, VBScript or others.
Technical knowledge and experience with application security, content filtering, network protocols, access control, encryption, and multifactor authentication technologies.
Correlate incident data to identify specific vulnerabilities and make recommendations that enable expeditious remediation.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and balance conflicting demands.
Ability to combine technical skills with an understanding of business needs to successfully protect assets.
Ability to obtain/maintain an client specific Public Trust
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. 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. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).
Job: Information Technology
Travel: None
Organization: Tuvli
Clearance: Public Trust
Work Type: On-Site
Remote: No
ReqID: 2024-9006