Security Engineer

Job Title: Security Engineer

Location: Ashburn, Virginia Hybrid-telework 3x per week

Clearance: US Citizen; Public Trust - Moderate Background Investigation

Security Engineer to support a federal customer located in Ashburn, VA. Two days will be working on site in the Ashburn facility and the other days will be remote.

Analyze security vulnerabilities with Tenable Nessus. Able to move a vulnerability through the resolution process. Assist ISSOs in generating POA&Ms and coordinating with operations & maintenance to implement a fix.
• Ensure that systems comply with DISA Security and Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs). Provide step-by-step guidance to operations & maintenance on how to harden systems to meet compliance.
• Provide security expertise during weekly status updates, executive briefings, or presentations.
• Research, troubleshoot, and solve various technical networking problems.
• Review and generate process guides. Author technical whitepapers and CONOPS.
• Troubleshooting issues in existing IP networks.
• Develop Python and/or PowerShell scripts to analyze trends & automate tasks.
• Identity, Credential, and Access Management.
• Ingest Splunk data sources, generate new dashboards/panels, and maintain existing applications/dashboards.
• Conduct security testing of new equipment in the lab as necessary, following existing security methodology.
• Analyze the security of mobile applications and ensure they comply with federal guidelines & industry best practices.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering, mathematics, or computer science is required.
• 5 years' experience in information security and networking, supporting medium-to-large size networks made up of diverse assets.
• Security compliance and networking experience.
• Security risk assessment & remediation experience.
• Python or other scripting languages. Ability to script and code is highly desired. Also, able to manipulate data in Excel.
• Experience with Juniper or Cisco firewalls.
• Experience analyzing data from tools such as Splunk, SolarWinds, Device42 or other log and IP Asset Management tools.
• As a government contractor, Foxhole Technology is subject to Executive Order 14042 - Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors. This requires that all employees supporting a government contract be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 unless the employee has an exemption based on disability or sincerely held religious belief. Foxhole Technology requires proof of your vaccination as a condition of employment.

• Master's degree is preferred.
• CISSP, CISA, or CCSP certifications are desired.

Requirements of position: Think analytically, effective verbal and written communication skills, make decisions, observe/remember details, interpret data, concentrate on tasks, adjust to change, handle stress/emotions. Regular attendance, maintain work schedule, attend meetings, meet deadlines, keyboard/type, handle confidential information, use math/calculations, stay organized, operate office equipment, may direct others. Must be able to see, have eye/hand coordination, and lift up to 10 lbs. May be exposed to dust/dirt, humidity, and noise.

Foxhole Technology is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.