Network Security Tools Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Network Security Tools Engineer in Sterling, VA.

Responsibilities:
* Network Security Tools Engineer will provide cybersecurity engineering support on systems, system elements, interfacing systems, components, security tools, devices and/or processes for developmental and operational cyber tools
* Working independently or as a team member to solve cybersecurity engineering problems
* Developing and analyzing available cyber protection tools that will improve security posture and provide recommendations that support the remediation and protection of systems
* Perform cyber criticality, mission impact, and risk analysis of recommended tools
* Translating analytical findings into security -use cases- that can be implemented within available surveillance capabilities
* Providing detailed and accurate technical reporting of analysis results in the form of PowerPoint presentations and/or Word documents, as well as oral briefings on complex technical subjects attuned to senior management, technical, or non-technical audiences
* Operations and management of multiple cloud and on-prem network security devices; Providing technical support to include troubleshooting performance issues with the application components
* As a Network Security Tools Engineer, you will implement new application versions when they are released
* Creating application documentation, drawings, and other deliverables for tool maintenance; Prepare technical designs with Visio diagrams and detailed descriptions

REQUIREMENTS:
* 6 years of software development experience
* 2 years of experience with Agile software development
* Experience in the installation and configuration of SecureSphere Imperva Web Application Firewalls (WAF), Database Activity Monitoring (DAM)
* Advanced experience securing network traffic via AWS API Gateway and AWS Application Load Balancers, cloud-security technologies (e.g., VPC, Security Groups) and Access Control (IAM)
* Possess in-depth technical and theoretical knowledge of cyber defensive operations and technologies
* Familiarity with intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), RSA Security Analytics (NetWitness), Symantec Bluecoat, Cisco FirePower (SourceFire), Splunk, PKI, chain of trust, and certificates, etc.
* Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.