Cybersecurity Automation Engineer with Security Clearance

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Job description

Cybersecurity Automation Engineer Location: Langley AFB - Hampton, VA
Work Type: Onsite
Remote Work: No Key Role: Design, implement, integrate, and maintain systems and tools to automate complex cyber activities. Apply advanced consulting, extensive technical expertise, and full industry knowledge. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Work without considerable direction, mentor and supervise team members. Qualifications: 5+ years of experience with Cybersecurity in Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Applications or Systems Security, Security Operations, SIEM, Incident Response, or Threat Intelligence 2+ years of experience with software tool integrations, including REST APIs, SOAP, and APIs 2+ years of experience with Cyber Engineering support for medium to large sized network environments in change board, documentation, and reporting requirements Experience with designing or writing playbooks, troubleshooting, training, or supporting technical requirements Experience with programming languages, including Python Ability to produce new playbooks and automate manual security operation procedures for the backlog and as requirements from security operations teams, as new security tools and controls emerge in the marketplace Ability to help manage an inventory of integrations that enable broader playbook creation Ability to work on developing connectors with tools to enable end to end automation of security operations procedures effectively Secret clearance Bachelor's degree Additional Qualifications: Experience with log management platforms, including Splunk or ELK Stack Experience with Cybersecurity tools, including Splunk, Cisco ISE, Forescout, BigFix, Tanium, Zscaler, Palo Alto, McAfee, Carbon Black, CrowdStrike, FireEye, or ServiceNow Experience with Linux administration Experience with networks and network protocols, including TCP, UDP, DNS, HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, and FTP Top Secret clearance Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science Splunk, Splunk SOAR Phantom, Security+, CEH, or CISSP certification Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Secret clearance is required. Compensation and Benefits: Salary Range: $110,000 - $170,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.) Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron's benefits programs. Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity 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. Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations

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