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Robert Half Cyber Security Engineer in Austin, Texas
Description
Cyber Security Engineer
Austin Tx | On-site
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools.
Support the system/application Authorization and Accreditation (A& A) effort, to include assessing and guiding the quality and completeness of A& A activities, tasks, and resulting artifacts mandated by governing DoD and Air Force policies (i.e., Risk Management Framework (RMF).
Recommend policies and procedures to ensure the reliability of and accessibility to information systems and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data.
Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs.
Promote awareness of security issues among management and ensuring sound security principles are reflected in organizations’ visions and goals.
Conduct systems security evaluations, audits, and reviews.
Recommend systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures.
Recommend and implement programs to ensure that systems, network, and data users are aware of, understand, and adhere to systems security policies and procedures.
Participate in network and systems design to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security policies.
Facilitate the gathering, analysis, and preservation of evidence used in the prosecution of computer crimes.
Assess security events to determine impact and implementing corrective actions.
Ensure the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT services.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
7+ years experience in cyber security or information assurance including at least 5 years in a DoD environment.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirements.
Must be CISSP certified.
Experience with the certification and accreditation (C& A), assessment and authorization (A& A), and RMF.
Significant experience in vulnerability scanning and analysis, including the use of automated tools and vulnerability management systems.
Knowledge of intrusion prevention and network access control tools/systems.
Must have experience with acquisition and sustainment.
Understanding of system audit principles and security risk assessment.
Contract Benefit Offerings:
Healthcare (medical, dental, and vision plans)
401(k) and retirement plans
Commuter benefits
Employee and vendor discounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
And many more!
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