Cyber Security Engineer II

Abacus Technology is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to provide technical support for the AFCENT Network Operations and Security Center (NOSC) at Shaw AFB. This is a full-time position.

Install, configure, maintain, and manage the AFCENT/USCENTCOM security devices to include but is not limited to IDS/IPS, LogRhythm Enterprise Security Manager, ACAS, End-Point Security Systems (ESS)/Host-Based Security Systems (HBSS) and associated Virtual Private Network (VPN) equipment/configurations.
• Assist in development and documentation of sensor process and checklists.
• Provide technical advice and assistance to the AFCENT NOSC-Cybersecurity to resolve network issues and perform actions necessary to ensure IDS/IPS sensors are collecting and reporting network activity.
• Diagnose and resolve end user problems.
• Ensure the end users adhere to the proper security policies and procedures.
• Build tactical and strategic network profiles of specific systems and complete network architecture.
• Develop system concept of operations and engineering plans to execute security requirements for new and existing systems with a focus on incident response policies and procedures.
• Develop reports and trend analysis documentation on bandwidth, network architecture, as well as network security incidents.
• Maintain current knowledge on new vulnerabilities and exploits.
• Develop methods to detect and prevent intrusive activities utilizing knowledge.
• Assist in developing countermeasures to isolate, contain and prevent intrusive actives and secure.
• Conduct troubleshooting and fault isolation to ensure network connectivity to the sensor equipment.
• Conduct network security monitoring and intrusion detection analysis using the AFCENT/USCENTCOM selected security tools, including but not limited to, IDS/IPS, firewalls, proxy, router, ESM, Logger, Fidelis, HBSS and LogRhythm logs.
• Maintain ESS/HBSS and all related DISA mandated point products.
• Provide LAN/WAN support.

3+ years experience in cyber security experience. Associate’s degree in a related field. Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirements. Must be Security+ certified. Must be Network+ or CCNA certified. Must hold the ITIL Foundations certification or be able to obtain the certification within 60 days of hire. Must have firewall administration experience. Able to implement and enforce local network usage policies and procedures. Must possess experience and demonstrate an understanding with installation of Microsoft Windows Server in Host and Compute Environments, and Windows Server using server images. Experience with implementation of storage solutions, high availability, Domain Name Systems (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), network connectivity and remote access solutions, core and distributed network solutions, advance network infrastructure, and maintain and monitor server environments. Strong analytical and communication skills. Must be a team player able to work professionally and collaboratively with the government customer and other contract members of the project team. Must be able to provide support in a 24/7/365 environment including occasionally covering shifts outside of the assigned shift and/or providing after hours, weekend, or holiday support as needed on a rotational basis. Must be able to travel to CONUS sites to provide TDY support. Must be a US citizen and hold a current Secret clearance.

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled