Crimson Phoenix - Herndon, VA
posted about 1 month ago
The Cyber Security Systems Engineer position at Crimson Phoenix LLC (CPGS) is a critical role supporting the customer's Division level Assessment and Authorization (A&A) projects. These projects encompass various branches within the organization, each at different stages of development and accreditation. The successful candidate will be involved in both initial development and long-term operations and maintenance support, ensuring that security measures are effectively integrated into the IT infrastructure. This role requires a strong foundation in cybersecurity principles and practices, as well as hands-on experience with data operations and systems administration. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, although this requirement may be waived for individuals with direct support experience within the customer's agency. The position demands expertise in data operations, particularly in onboarding diverse data sets and creating indexes. Familiarity with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) products is essential, as the role involves working at an expert level with these tools to analyze and manage security data. The Cyber Security Systems Engineer will also be responsible for integrating various data streams and serving as a custodian of IT and service delivery data sets. This dual-hatted role requires collaboration with both analysis and infrastructure teams, necessitating a background in network analysis and engineering. Candidates should have a solid understanding of network security, the ability to analyze log data, and familiarity with generating logs and metrics from various product suites, including Cisco and Juniper devices, as well as desktop and server operating systems. Proficiency in managing and troubleshooting data feeds, along with experience in using tools like Splunk and programming in Python, is also required.