Security Engineer
Job Description
UltraViolet Cyber, a leading platform-enabled unified security operations company, is seeking a Security Engineer for their Herndon, VA location. This role is crucial in providing Security Operations Center (SOC) engineering support to improve clients' cybersecurity posture.
The position requires a skilled professional with at least three years of experience in security-focused IT engineering and operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and implementing security policies, working with various network security devices, and leveraging automation software for efficient server management.
This is an excellent opportunity for a security professional looking to work with a Fortune 500 and Federal Government-serving organization. The role offers comprehensive benefits including competitive salary ($90,000-$100,000), 401(k) with employer matching, full healthcare coverage, and flexible time off.
Key responsibilities include normalizing and correlating security logs, maintaining network security devices, and supporting the full engineering lifecycle. The position requires expertise in Linux systems, Ansible, Splunk, and various security tools. This is an onsite role requiring US citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance.
UltraViolet Cyber provides a dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and security-as-code platform development. The company's global presence and commitment to advanced cybersecurity solutions make it an ideal place for security professionals looking to make a significant impact in the industry.
The role combines technical expertise with practical security implementation, offering opportunities to work with cutting-edge security technologies while supporting critical infrastructure. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and want to contribute to protecting essential systems while growing your career, this position offers the perfect blend of challenge and opportunity.
Responsibilities For Security Engineer
- Provide Security Operations Center (SOC) engineering support
- Perform design/engineering, configuration, implementation of event collection solutions
- Normalize and correlate logs, events, information to detect security events
- Leverage automation software to manage servers and devices
- Provide operations and maintenance for hardware
- Support full engineering life cycle of systems
Requirements For Security Engineer
- At least three years of experience in security focused IT engineering
- Three years experience in operations and maintenance of network security devices
- Three years experience in security policies and controls implementation
- Thorough understanding of Linux-based systems
- US Citizen with active Top Secret clearance
- One or more certification: Microsoft, Linux or Cisco
- High school diploma
- Experience with Linux Admin, Ansible, Splunk Admin, VMware, IDS/IPS hardware support, and log collection
Benefits For Security Engineer
- 401(k) with employer match (100% of first 3%, 50% of next 2%)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Discretionary Time Off (DTO) Program
- 11 Paid Holidays Annually
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