Cyber Security Engineer

CYBER SECURITY ENGINEER

DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by our clients critical missions and driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions operational challenges and requirements. Our dedicated experienced and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products.

POSITION OVERVIEW

A seasoned cybersecurity engineer with deep expertise in designing implementing and maintaining secure systems networks and applications across NATO and defense-aligned environments. Adept at defining system security requirements developing secure architectures and integrating advanced security measures to protect mission-critical infrastructure and sensitive information. Skilled in deploying tools like Nessus Qualys Prisma Burp Suite and OpenVAS for continuous monitoring and vulnerability management. Experienced in embedding security into Agile and DevSecOps workflows performing risk assessments and advising on mitigation strategies aligned with NATO standards. Actively contributes to incident response planning disaster recovery and forensic investigations while effectively communicating complex cybersecurity issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide subject matter expertise in cybersecurity engineering to design and implement secure systems networks and applications across NATO environments.
• Engineer implement and monitor technical and organizational security measures for the protection of computer systems networks and sensitive information.
• Identify define and document system security requirements ensuring they align with NATO security standards and operational priorities.
• Design secure architectures and develop detailed Cybersecurity designs supporting enterprise-scale solutions and mission-critical systems.
• Plan research and develop security policies standards and procedures aligned with NATO standards. Deploy configure and monitor advanced security tools and vulnerability management solutions (e.g. Nessus Prisma Qualys Burp Suite OpenVAS).
• Integrate security principles into Agile and DevSecOps workflows to ensure security is embedded from the outset of product development.
• Perform risk assessments using established tools and frameworks advising stakeholders on mitigation strategies.
• Conduct incident response planning disaster recovery preparation and contribute to forensic investigations where required.
• Collaborate closely with developers system administrators and product managers to ensure security requirements are met throughout the lifecycle.
• Clearly communicate complex cybersecurity risks and issues to technical teams leadership and non-technical audiences.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience engineering implementing and monitoring security measures across networks systems and applications.
• Demonstrated ability to define document and maintain security requirements aligned with organizational goals.
• Experience designing secure enterprise architectures and developing detailed cybersecurity designs.
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability assessment intrusion detection firewalls anti virus and content filtering.
• Experience using security tools such as Nessus Prisma Qualys Burp Suite OpenVAS or equivalent.
• Experience in risk assessment and security auditing methodologies. University degree in Human Computer Interaction (HCI) Human Factors Human Centered Design/Engineering or related discipline desirable.
• Experience planning developing and maintaining security policies standards and procedures.
• Proven track record in system administration across multiple operating systems and platforms.
• Strong communication skills to present complex security issues to peers management and leadership.
• Security certifications (CISSP CISM Security CEH or equivalent).
• University degree in ICT Information Security or related discipline.
• Fluent in English (oral and written).
• Active NATO or National SECRET (or higher) security clearance at the time of award.

DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical dental vision holiday paid time off 401K with a match life insurance short/long-term disability and educational reimbursement. The DEFTEC team comprises professionals who make a difference daily in crucial national security missions. Our leadership knows that this happens by employing a diverse team that is well cared for. Our top priority is our employees making DEFTEC an ideal workplace.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Please get in touch with if you require reasonable accommodations.

DEFTEC is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana cocaine opioids amphetamines PCP and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

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