Job Title: Associate Cybersecurity Engineers
Location: Remote
Duration: 5+ Months
 
Job Summary
Associate Cybersecurity Engineers are responsible for activities including (but not limited to) administration of information security tools, security devices, cybersecurity safeguards, countermeasures, and cybersecurity event management. This position is for a new self-starter engineer to work in a fast-paced environment with leading-edge technologies (i.e Palo Alto, Illumio, etc.) and be part of a dynamic team that works closely with service providers and with personnel from various organizational departments including the application development, IT operations, IT network, and privacy teams. Associate Cybersecurity Engineers troubleshoots and maintains security product policies and configuration as directed. Associate Cybersecurity Engineers are responsible for identifying and resolving failures and potential issues while maintaining accurate documentation; the engineer needs basic-intermediate network understanding.
 
Essential Functions

• The essential functions listed represent the major duties of this role, additional duties may be assigned.
• Monitors, reports on and enhances performance and utilization of assigned technical security solutions.
• Manage system/application environment, configuration, policy and required operational activities on assigned technical security solutions.
• Assists with security technology incident response and problem management. Troubleshoots software and/or hardware issues/failures on assigned technical security solutions. Resolves alerts and performs remediation activities as required for return-to-operation.
• Maintains application scripts and uses application specific tools to create or manage operational security.
• Tracks and documents security vulnerabilities, issues and requests, actively monitors work queue and remediates.
• Supports change, request, problem or escalated tickets and tasks and out of cycle requests on assigned technical security solutions.
• Creates and coordinates completion of detailed security reports to fulfill audit, management or business owner requirements.
• Accountable for follow-up of all security work requests including collaborating with other IT areas to ensure timely completion/resolution and obtainment of appropriate approval levels.
• Provides input to drive process improvements.
• Supports the development and maintenance of operational documentation for technical security solutions (e.g. procedures, engineering diagrams, knowledgebase, etc.).
• Responds to security alerts.
• Assist with on-call support.
• Provides audit support activities for internal and external audits.

Required Work Experience

• 3+ years related work experience - 1+ years Cybersecurity / 2+ years Information Technology
• Infrastructure

Required Education

• High school diploma or GED
• Required Licenses and Certifications
• CompTIA Security+ 180 Days

Additional Required Qualifications:

• 2 Year degree is preferred, in related field
• Basic knowledge of TCP/IP networking preferred
• Capacity to work independently and willingness to seek advice/assistance.
• Basic understanding of security concepts and controls for network, application, and operating systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and investigate security related issues and having experience or knowledge with vulnerability and patch management.
• Strong technical, analytical, and administrative skills.
• Strong corporate work ethics.
• Strong Documentation and Review Skills to ensure "We say what we do and do what we say"
• Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructure and security tools, DevOps concepts, loud security principles, risk management, and security best practices.
• Experience or knowledge of scripting and automating information security systems preferred
• Knowledge and experience working with Linux and Windows systems preferred
• Familiarity with industry data security, privacy standards, relevant always and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to anticipate and respond to internal and external departmental needs.
• Ability to follow through and complete assigned tasks within a designated time frame.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Have the desire and ability to learn new things fast.
• Can think on their feet and maintain a positive attitude.
• Want to be part of an efficient and effective team.
• Display an ownership attitude and drive initiatives to completion.
• A team player that recognizes the bigger picture and understands the value of teamwork

Preferred Licenses and Certifications

• CompTIA Network+

Required Licenses and Certifications (required within 180 days of FT hire) :

• Cybersecurity Engineer Defense and Threat Operations: SSCP
• Cybersecurity Engineer Enterprise Cybersecurity Services: SSCP

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to Project Management methodologies like Waterfall, Agile, Lean or SAFe methodologies
• The engineer needs to have some experience or exposure of email security tools, such as Proofpoint OR Ironport.

Position is offered by a no fee agency. 

Location : 4800 Deerwood Campus Parkway, Building 600, Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32246 

About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
 
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

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LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer. 


At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $40.00/hr.