OCT Consulting, LLC

Tech / AI / Software

SeniorCybersecurityOperationsEngineer

$120–140k Washington, District of Columbia, United States Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Senior Cybersecurity Operations Engineer at OCT Consulting, LLC. Skills: Cybersecurity Operations Engineering, SIEM, SOAR, NDR, EDR, Firewall Management, Microsoft Azure Cloud Security, Cisco Networking. Apply knowledge of information systems security principles, NIST guidelines, FISMA, CISA directives, and federal security requirements to conduct ongoing security assessments of installed systems and networks and recommend corrective actions. Ensure effective configuration and daily operations o”

What You'll Achieve.

measurable objectives for improving cybersecurity and privacy measures that protect sensitive information; support actionable security awareness and incident investigations

Industry & Context.

Tech / AI / Software
Problems you'll solve

recommend corrective actions; troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

Must be a U. S. Citizen, Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust background investigation will involve credit, fingerprint, and law enforcement agency checks, Must work primarily onsite in SW, Washington, DC 20024; limited remote work may be authorized

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

U. S. Citizen, Minimum six (6) continuous years of experience in cybersecurity operations engineering in a federal government environment, Demonstrated hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, SOAR tools, NDR, EDR, and firewall management, knowledge of NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), FISMA, CISA Binding Operational Directives, and federal cybersecurity best practices, Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud security, M365 Defender for Cloud, and hybrid on premises/cloud environments, Proficiency with Cisco networking and firewall technologies, Experience with continuous monitoring, CDM program tools, and log management (Syslog), knowledge of incident response procedures and threat hunting methodologies, Experience with PowerShell scripting for security automation, CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent cybersecurity certification required, Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust background investigation

Nice to Have

relevant IT certifications may be substituted for a formal degree

What You'll Do.

Apply knowledge of information systems security principles

and federal security requirements to conduct ongoing security assessments of installed systems and networks and recommend corrective actions

Ensure effective configuration and daily operations of cybersecurity tools including SIEM integration

Network Detection and Response (NDR)

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

and Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) capabilities

Maintain threat awareness and monitor client information systems for exploits and suspicious analyze aggregated logs from security tools and perform regular threat hunting activities

Execute incident response activities including all associated actions according to the client's incident response develop incident handling procedures

Develop Security Orchestration

and Response (SOAR) capabilities and detection/response configuration policies to increase automation

Adhere to continuous monitoring practices to evaluate effectiveness of implemented security controls and execute proactive threat hunting activities

Apply knowledge of networking technologies including LAN

and wireless management in security solutions implementation and troubleshooting

Collect security operations performance metrics and prepare threat reports to inform risk management decisions

Develop and maintain accurate security operations documentation including standard operating procedures for recurring tasks

Validate that sufficient and relevant information is captured and retained from security tools to support actionable security awareness and incident investigations

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with the CISO and Privacy Officer to develop plans, techniques, and measurable objectives for improving cybersecurity and privacy measures that protect sensitive information; Collaborate with other teams on the integration of applications and IT services to ensure security requirements are met

Process & Methodology

Program and Project Management

Full Job Description

**Senior Cybersecurity Operations Engineer** OCT Consulting is a business management and technology consulting firm that supports Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, and Information Technology. **Responsibilities and Duties** OCT currently has an opening for a Senior Cybersecurity Operations Engineer to work with our federal client. The client requires a Senior Cybersecurity Operations Engineer to support the agency’s cybersecurity program at its Washington, DC headquarters. This role involves securing a hybrid IT environment consisting of on-premises Cisco infrastructure, VMware Hypervisor, and Microsoft Azure cloud services for fewer than 150 users. **This position is contingent upon contract award.** Day to day responsibilities include: * Apply knowledge of information systems security principles, NIST guidelines, FISMA, CISA directives, and federal security requirements to conduct ongoing security assessments of installed systems and networks and recommend corrective actions. * Ensure effective configuration and daily operations of cybersecurity tools including SIEM integration, Syslog, Network Detection and Response (NDR), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), firewalls, M365 cloud security, Defender for Cloud, and Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) capabilities. * Maintain threat awareness and monitor client information systems for exploits and suspicious activities; analyze aggregated logs from security tools and perform regular threat hunting activities. * Execute incident response activities including all associated actions according to the client's incident response plan; develop incident handling procedures. * Develop Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) capabilities and detection/response configuration policies to increase automation. * Adhere to continuous monitoring practices to e

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