Information Assurance Security Engineer, Associate
Job Location:
McLean, MD - USA
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Job Summary
Overview
We are looking for an Associate Information Security Engineer to work in enterprise cyber security operations environment designing and integrating cloud security solutions assisting in incident response activities supporting proactive threat hunting efforts and working on cyber security projects and tasks. The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in cybersecurity principles experience automating security tasks through scripting and an understanding of how to embed security into modern cloud and DevOps workflows. This role also supports incident investigation threat detection and security tool evaluation and deployment.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain security solutions in SaaS and IaaS environments
- Write scripts to incorporate security into the DevOps lifecycle including leveraging AI to improve security
- Work with the SOC team to respond to security incidents
- Investigate security alerts and event logs to identify root cause and mitigation plans
- Conduct proactive threat hunting activities to identify suspicious behavior emerging threats and gaps in detection coverage
- Evaluate security solutions to determine best fit and see them through deployment phase
- Manage tasks and projects track progress and report on them
Qualifications
- Experience working in information security operations
- Experience in writing scripts to automate security tasks and integrate various cloud solutions preferably in Microsoft cloud environments
- Solid understanding of security operations and compliance environment with experience in managing multiple tasks and driving security initiatives within the IT group
- Participation and standing in hackathons and CTF competitions a plus
- Off-hours support on as-needed basis
- US Citizenship and capable of getting a clearance
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About Company
AMERICAN SYSTEMS has been delivering IT and Engineering solutions to complex national priority programs since 1975. Our mission-focused approach ensures a trusted, collaborative partnership with our customers. Performance is paramount. We know what’s at stake. ®
