Junior Cyber Security Engineer at ECS Tech Inc

Fairfax, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cybersecurity, SIEM, Incident Response, Threat Hunting, Network Protocols, Operating Systems, Security Technologies, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Security Best Practices, Threat Intelligence, Security Monitoring Tools, Security Frameworks, Security Policies, DevSecOps, Cross-Functional Collaboration

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

ECS is seeking a Junior Cyber Security Engineer to work in our Fairfax, VA office. The ideal candidate should have familiarity with security information and event management (SIEM) systems. The candidate will work with a cross functional team of Linux Systems Engineers, Project Managers, Information System Security Manager, and Software Developers to build, assess, maintain, and deploy a variety of software and hardware products globally in support of a DevSecOps program for the United States Department of Defense customer. Key Responsibilities: * Monitor and analyze network traffic, system logs, and threat intelligence feeds to identify potential security threats. * Respond to security incidents in a timely and effective manner, working closely with cross-functional teams to resolve issues. * Conduct in-depth analysis of security events, identifying root causes and recommending mitigation strategies. * Develop and maintain knowledge of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security best practices. * Collaborate with the Customer’s Cyber Security Team to develop and implement incident response plans and procedures. * Collaborate with the Cyber Security Team to develop and implement security scan to include but not limited to source code (Fortify), container (Trivy), Openshift Advanced Cluster Security (ACS), etc. * Collaborate with Developer teams to review and monitor security scans in GitLab (Fortify, Trivy, etc) and Openshift (ACS, etc). * Participate in regular security briefings and training sessions to stay current with industry developments. * Assist in the development and maintenance of security-related documentation, such as security policies and procedures. * Work with the ECS leadership team to identify areas for process improvement and contribute to the development of new security initiatives. * Work in a cross-functional team, advising and supporting the achievement and sustainment processes of Authorities to Operate (ATOs), Authorities to Connect (ATC), and/or system accreditations. Qualifications * Must be a US Citizen; eligible for a Top-Secret Clearance with the capability of obtaining SCI / CI-Poly to meet contract requirements * 1-2+ years of working experience in Cybersecurity - relevant coursework may be considered as a substitute for work experience * Possess an understanding of industry security frameworks and regulations * CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ certification * Familiarity with security monitoring tools, threat intelligence platforms, and security information and event management (SIEM) systems * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment * Experience with incident response and threat hunting * Understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and security technologies * Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms and security information and event management (SIEM) systems

Responsibilities

The Junior Cyber Security Engineer will monitor and analyze network traffic and system logs to identify potential security threats. They will respond to security incidents and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement security measures.