Information Systems Security Engineer

Washington, DC, United States

Job Description

Job Description

Edgewater is currently seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support our federal customer in the Washington DC area. This is a hybrid role, remote with one to two days a month on site as customer requires. Remote candidates will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities:

· Implement and maintain Azure tools like Microsoft Defender for Identity, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Defender for IoT, Defender for O365 and Microsoft Sentinel.

· Lead security projects, including requirements definition, task planning, research, testing, implementation, and management.

· Prepare and document standard operating procedures and protocols for the FERC Security Operations Center.

· Work with IT Operations team to ensure all systems are properly hardened during the implementation process, specifically with CIS Benchmarks.

· Utilize CIS Benchmarks and STIGS to secure configurations in applications and other technologies in the FERC environment.

· Build and review GPOs in coordination with IT System Administrators Operations group for implementation.

· Develop technical solutions and new security tools to help mitigate security vulnerabilities and automate repeatable tasks.

· Perform Security Product Reviews and assist with Change Management security reviews.

· Provide subject matter expertise on cyber security asks.

· Manage projects and daily workload utilizing Azure DevOps.

· Perform security assessments, risk analysis, and SIEM integration.

Qualifications:

· Strong understanding of Federal Government Cyber Security directives and security initiatives within Microsoft based on-prem and cloud environments.

· Strong knowledge of Azure Active Directory and/or LDAP management, configuration or design, PKI, SSO across multiple domains, MFA.

· Demonstrated responsibility for securing systems within the Microsoft Ecosystem such as Azure, Intune, PowerBI, Defender security stack (such as Defender for Endpoint and Defender for Cloud).

· Candidate should have experience administering and maintaining Windows Servers 2012-2022, Microsoft SQL Database 2016 – 2019, Microsoft Active Directory, with strong understandings of AAA – Authentication, Authorization and Accounting principles. · Knowledge of Splunk, Tenable, Palo Alto firewalls, WebInspect, ForcePoint.

· Knowledge of Sentinel and Logic Apps is a plus.

· Understanding CI/CD integration is a plus.

· Knowledge of Azure DevOps for management of daily work is a plus.

· Familiarity with Agile methodologies such as Kanban.

· Experience creating and providing user guidance, documentation, and consultation.

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in cyber security, information technology or related field or equivalent experience working in field.

· Experience supporting IT operations with hands-on security configuration roles and applying security baselines on IT systems using CIS Benchmarks and/or DISA STIGS.

· Experience in Linux environment is a bonus.

· Must obtain and maintain one (1) industry standard security certification. The government approves CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH, or DoD equivalent.

· Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate highly desirable.

· Experience performing risk assessments and security product reviews and statice code analysis.

· Strong attention to detail with an analytical mind and outstanding problem-solving skills.

· Great awareness of cybersecurity trends and hacking techniques.

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick Maryland. The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services and timely delivery. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named a Top Workplace in the Greater Washington Area for six consecutive years 2018 through 2023.

It has been and continues to be the policy of Edgewater Federal Solutions to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other status protected by applicable law

Company Description

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located near Frederick, MD. The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services, and timely delivery. Edgewater is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 27001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Small Companies for 2018 through 2023.

It has been and continues to be the policy of Edgewater Federal Solutions to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other status protected by applicable law.

Company Description

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located near Frederick, MD. The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services, and timely delivery. Edgewater is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 27001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Small Companies for 2018 through 2023.\r\n\r\nIt has been and continues to be the policy of Edgewater Federal Solutions to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other status protected by applicable law.