JOB TITLE: COMPUTER SECURITY SYSTEM SPECIALIST

Job Location: Washington, DC (Onsite)
Job Description:
Syneren is seeking a skilled and visionary Computer Security System Specialist to work closely with IT teams to integrate security protocols into the broader infrastructure and educate staff on best practices

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

The Computer Security System Specialist is responsible for safeguarding an organization’s digital infrastructure. They design, implement, and monitor security protocols to protect sensitive data from cyber threats, unauthorized access, and system vulnerabilities.
Essential Job Duties:

Security Strategy & Implementation

• Develop and enforce security policies, protocols, and procedures
• Design and implement secure network architectures and access controls
• Install and configure security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and antivirus software

Risk Assessment & Threat Analysis

• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
• Analyze potential threats and recommend mitigation strategies
• Perform risk assessments to identify and prioritize security risks

Monitoring & Incident Response

• Monitor systems and networks for suspicious activity or breaches
• Investigate security incidents and document findings
• Respond to and contain cyberattacks, malware outbreaks, and data breaches

Auditing & Compliance

• Perform regular security audits to ensure compliance with internal and external standards (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, PCI-DSS)
• Maintain documentation of security policies, procedures, and incident reports
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to meet regulatory requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods in stationary position at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move throughout the office, including across longer distances such as from the building entrance to the workspace.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
ADA Compliance: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
EEO-1 Statement: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
E-Verify Participation: This employer participates in E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT-related field or at least 4 additional years of IT work experience
• 7+ years of relevant experience
• IAT Level I certification
• 3 Years of Splunk experience
• Proficient in Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL) for creating complex searches and report

• Participate in internal innovation initiatives, hackathons, or proof-of-concept projects.
• Assist in drafting technical documentation for external stakeholders or marketing teams.
• Represent the company at industry conferences, meetups, or developer communities.
• Contribute to open-source projects or internal tooling that supports developer productivity.
• Support recruitment efforts by participating in technical interviews or reviewing coding assessments.
• Collaborate with legal or compliance teams to ensure software aligns with regulatory standards.
• Provide input on UI/UX design improvements based on user feedback or analytics.
• Help maintain internal knowledge bases, wikis, or developer onboarding materials.
• Explore and prototype emerging technologies for potential integration into future products.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy cloud-native applications using Microsoft Azure services
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define technical requirements and deliver high-quality software
• Implement best practices for application development, including security, scalability, and performance optimization
• Supervise that developers write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in languages such as C#, .NET, JavaScript, or Python
• Develop and maintain APIs, microservices, and serverless components
• Ensure seamless modernization between on-premises systems to cloud-based applications
• Set up and manage Git and TFS repositories, ensuring version control best practices
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Azure DevOps, automating the build, test, and deployment processes
• Architect and implement high-availability database systems using MS SQL, focusing on SQL Database Design
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers
• Stay up to date with Azure services, industry trends, and emerging technologies

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT-related field or at least 4 additional years of IT work experience
• 7+ years of relevant experience
• IAT Level I certification
• 3 Years of Splunk experience
• Proficient in Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL) for creating complex searches and reports