Cyber Security Project Engineer

J5 Consulting
Chantilly, Loudoun County, VA

Job Description

Job Description

J5 Consulting is a Maryland based company established in 2006 to provide computing and consulting services for government and commercial entities. Our services improve Information System networking performance and compliance and protect electronic assets from loss and compromise. We welcome your application to receive consideration for the following position.

Job Overview:
Introduction

The Customer supports a diverse set of corporate goals across the organization by conducting technical risk assessments and providing technical risk mitigation guidance on the use of various enabling technologies. The Customer requires subject matter expertise in technical risk analysis of enterprise and mission systems, IT systems and networks, mobile and wireless networks, cloud-based computing, network management platforms, communication protocols, scripting or programming products, configuration scripts, and IT hardware and software products in support of Sponsor’s technical risk assessment activities.

Required skills and demonstrated experience:
  • Demonstrated experience analyzing IT systems for cyber security vulnerabilities.
  • Demonstrated experience developing IT system or network architecture design, conducting IP data flow analysis, encryption configuration, and vulnerability analysis using both open-source and commercial tools, such as Nmap, Wireshark, Metasploit, Canvas, Kismet, or BackTrack.
  • Demonstrated experience analyzing IT network configurations of devices such as firewalls, routers, switches, VPNs, or Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems for cyber security vulnerabilities.
  • Demonstrated experience with communications protocols such as IP, TCP, UDP, MPLS, OSPF, IGRP, BGP, SIP, H.232.
  • Demonstrated experience with multiple OS’s, including Windows, Linux, and OSX.
  • Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Windows ver.; 7, 8, 10, 2008R2, 2012, 2012R2, or 2016.
  • Demonstrated experience with cloud computing technology and hypervisors such as HyperV, VMWare ESX, or Virtual Box.
  • Demonstrated experience with transitioning security domains and use of cross domain appliances.
  • Demonstrated experience with network management systems, network storage, backup systems, and disaster recovery (DR) architectures.
  • Demonstrated experience performing technical risk assessments and providing technical risk mitigation guidance.
  • Demonstrated experience ensuring appropriate risk mitigation considerations, risks and vulnerabilities are well understood and appropriately mitigated.
  • Demonstrated experience analyzing procurement processes of hardware, software and services to comply with cyber security and operational needs.
  • Demonstrated experience creating concise and well-structured written assessments.
  • Certifications: CISSP Certification.

Highly desired, though not required, include:

  • Demonstrated experience with the Sponsor’s IT review boards.
  • Demonstrated experience with providing recommendations to IT architecture and design reviews.
  • Demonstrated experience with the Sponsor’s security policies and regulations.
  • Demonstrated experience providing recommendations in technical standards, security standards, and operational assurance.
  • Demonstrated experience with USG standards such as Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-37, SP 800-39, SP 800-53, SP 800-53A, SP 800-60.
  • Certifications: Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Ethical Hacker.

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US Citizenship:

  • This position requires US Citizenship. Verification of US Citizenship to meet federal government security requirements will be confirmed.

Security Clearance:

  • The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph.
  • Clearance Verification: This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment.

Travel:

  • This position is expected to be onsite. The position will be located within the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA). Local travel/POV will be on an as needed basis, within the local place of performance.

Join J5 Consulting and Grow Your Cybersecurity Career

At J5, we’re a team of innovators protecting organizations from evolving cyber threats. With 18+ years of success in government and commercial sectors, we offer meaningful opportunities to grow your career.

Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including:

  • 100% employer-paid health coverage
  • a 6% 401(k) match
  • PTO
  • tuition reimbursement
  • bonuses
  • professional development, and more.

Ready to make an impact? Explore our open positions and apply today.

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