Cyber Security Engineer

Summary

Join EXPANSIA, a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business, as a Cyber Security Engineer! This full-time, remote position supports our customer in delivering consistent, high-quality user experiences across 187 bases. You will oversee the management, evaluation, deployment, and optimization of various security tools and technologies. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is key to addressing security requirements and ensuring effective tool operation. The salary range is $89,000-$134,000, and we offer competitive compensation, benefits, and learning and development opportunities. EXPANSIA values work-life balance and provides a supportive work environment.

Requirements

• Possess an Active Secret Clearance
• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field and have 10 years of experience
• Have 15+ years of experience (in lieu of a degree)
• Demonstrate proven experience as a Cyber Security Engineer on other programs
• Possess strong technical expertise in security tools, including IDS/IPS, CBII, SIEM, anti-virus, EDR, and encryption solutions
• Exhibit strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex security tooling challenges
• Possess excellent communication and collaboration skills to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Hold a Security+ CE Certification (or other IAT Level II or III Certification)

Responsibilities

• Assist the security architect and leads with developing and executing a comprehensive security tools strategy and roadmap aligned with the organization's security goals. Identify and evaluate new security technologies to enhance the overall security posture
• Research and evaluate security tools and technologies based on the organization's security requirements, industry best practices, and compliance standards
• Assist with the deployment, integration, and configuration of security tools across the organization's infrastructure. Collaborate with IT and other stakeholders to ensure seamless implementation
• Continuously monitor and optimize the performance of security tools to maximize their effectiveness in threat detection and response. Ensure the tools operate efficiently without impacting regular business operations
• Implement processes for integrating threat intelligence feeds into security tools, enhancing the organization's ability to detect and respond to emerging threats
• Collaborate with the SOC and incident response teams to provide technical expertise during security incidents and contribute to incident handling and remediation efforts
• Plan and manage security tool upgrades, patching, and maintenance activities to keep tools up to date and secure
• Ensure comprehensive documentation of security tool configurations, workflows, and operational procedures. Prepare reports for management on tool performance and effectiveness
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as SOC, IT, and application security, to align security tooling with overall security strategies and requirements
• Ensure compliance with security policies, standards, and procedures related to security tooling. Contribute to the development of security policies as necessary

Preferred Qualifications

Possess other Relevant Technical and/or Security Certifications (e.g., Network +, Security+, Microsoft, AWS, VMware, CISSP, CCNA, CCDA, CCNA-Security, etc.)

Benefits

• Health and wellness programs
• Income protection
• Paid leave
• Retirement and savings