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Cybersecurity Engineer Job at Apex Systems in Tampa

Apex Systems, Tampa, FL, United States, 33646

Immediate Opening for a Cybersecurity Engineer

Location: Tampa, Florida

Position Overview: The Cybersecurity Engineer will research, evaluate, and implement new cybersecurity applications and technologies to enhance USCENTCOM’s security infrastructure. This role requires a deep understanding of cybersecurity best practices and the ability to work closely with USCENTCOM’s IT and business teams.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Research and evaluate new cybersecurity applications and technologies.
  2. Collaborate with IT and business teams to design and implement solutions.
  3. Configure and deploy cybersecurity tools for USCENTCOM’s enterprise.
  4. Analyze security alerts and incidents, taking appropriate action.
  5. Provide technical support and guidance to teams and end-users.
  6. Stay updated with cybersecurity trends and threats.
  7. Develop and maintain documentation for solutions.
  8. Participate in security audits and compliance activities.

Additional Responsibilities:

  1. Tune system performance and maintain documentation.
  2. Interact with end-users and evaluate vendor products.
  3. Interface with third-party vendors for troubleshooting.
  4. Schedule, plan, and oversee system upgrades.
  5. Troubleshoot and remediate security system issues.
  6. Review and prepare documentation for systems and processes.
  7. Support projects to enhance efficiency, capability, or security.
  8. Collaborate with other IT teams to address operational needs.
  9. Provide technical guidance to junior administrators and team members.
  10. Produce data sets and informational packets for management.

Required Qualifications:

  1. Applicable DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 Certification
  2. Active TS/SCI

Desired Qualifications:

  1. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  2. ITIL 4 Foundation Certification
  3. Experience with USCENTCOM environment and/or familiarity with its mission

Required Skills:

  1. Strong knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and industry standards.
  2. Experience in cross-functional IT teams and projects.
  3. Proven experience in systems administration and infrastructure management in Windows/Linux environments.
  4. Experience in researching and implementing new cybersecurity applications and technologies.
  5. Ability to prepare comprehensive documentation for systems integrations.
  6. Experience with cybersecurity tools and technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and encryption technologies.
  7. Experience building/maintaining virtual servers & appliances.

Desired Skills:

  1. Familiarity with security tools such as ForeScout, Splunk, Tychon, Elastic, Trellix, Swimlane/SOAR, etc.
  2. Experience building cybersecurity solutions in the cloud and/or as a container.
  3. Experience coding/scripting in Python/PowerShell
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