Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
Redmond, WA - USA
Job Summary
The Senior Cybersecurity Engineer is a key member of the Information Technology team responsible for designing implementing and managing enterprise security technologies programs and processes that protect organizational systems networks and data.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Support CMMC Level 1 and Level 2 compliance initiatives including implementation documentation assessment preparation and ongoing control management.
- Administer and enhance Microsoft 365 security capabilities including Microsoft Purview Microsoft Defender eDiscovery and related compliance tools.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for information security matters including security awareness risk identification and definition of system security requirements.
- Engineer implement and monitor security controls to protect computer systems networks applications and organizational information.
- Design security architecture and develop detailed security designs that align with organizational needs and industry best practices.
- Prepare maintain and update documentation for core security functions operational processes and standard operating procedures.
- Configure maintain and troubleshoot security infrastructure devices and related systems.
- Develop and implement technical solutions and security tools to identify reduce and mitigate security vulnerabilities.
- Lead incident response forensic analysis and post-incident investigative activities for security events and suspected compromises.
- Develop and maintain tools processes and infrastructure to support automation of incident response activities.
- Create comprehensive reports that summarize assessment findings outcomes risks and recommendations for continued security improvement.
- Support third-party audit activities by preparing evidence coordinating responses and assisting with remediation efforts.
- Collaborate with internal teams across GeoEngineers to deploy security tools improve processes and promote consistent security practices across the organization.
- Act as Incident Response and Crisis Management Lead during declared security incidents.
- Manage vulnerability mitigation strategies and maintain vulnerability scanning efforts across internal and external resources.
- Serve as a resource for network engineering and administration activities as needed.
Qualifications
- Experience with Arctic Wolf Cisco Meraki KnowBe4 Cisco Umbrella Cisco DUO Nexpose.
- Bachelors degree in computer science Information Technology Cybersecurity or a related field from an accredited college or university; equivalent combinations of education certification and relevant work experience may be considered.
- 5 years of related IT experience including at least two years in an information security-focused role; experience in a corporate or professional services environment is highly preferred.
- One or more recognized industry certifications preferred such as CCNA CISSP Security or similar credentials.
- Strong technical expertise with demonstrated ability to implement security solutions based on current security principles techniques protocols and best practices.
- Demonstrated experience building and maintaining security systems including firewalls intrusion detection and prevention systems endpoint protection authentication platforms log management content filtering and related technologies.
- Solid foundation of higher-level information security concepts assessment methodologies and integration of security practices into an organization such as GeoEngineers.
- Knowledge of network and web related protocols (e.g. TCP/IP UDP IPSEC HTTP TLS SSL BGP).
- Possess demonstrable experience with a multitude of information security technologies and processes such as: intrusion detection systems web application firewalls centralized logging solutions endpoint security data loss prevention systems security information and event management systems content delivery platforms load balancers single sign on systems cloud platforms threat intelligence event correlation virtualization technologies system and application vulnerability assessment tools security awareness and incident response.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure as well as strong problem solving analytical and decision-making skills.
- Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
- Availability to participate in 24/7 incident response.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
- Normal office environment with moderate noise levels occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs. prolonged sitting and regular walking bending standing and reaching.
- Ability to perform consistent work on a PC with prolonged view of a monitor/screen.
- Willingness and ability to travel occasionally as needed.
Our best estimate of the salary for this position located Seattle WA Redmond WA or Boston MA is $106 000 - $169000 annually. Our best estimate of the salary for this position located in Tacoma WA or Portland OR is $103000 - $164000. Our best estimate of the salary for this position located in Salt Lake City UT or St. Louis MO is $98000 - $156000. Compensation offered will be based on a variety of individual factors including education and experience as well as internal equity. GeoEngineers salary ranges are reviewed and updated each year and employees are eligible for pay increases based on individual performance. As part of our competitive total rewards package employees in this role may also be eligible for our annual year-end bonus offering subject to program eligibility requirements.
At GeoEngineers investing in our people is a top addition to competitive and equitable pay we are proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families including healthcare (with travel benefit for care not locally available) 401(k) with company match short-term and long-term disability life insurance wellbeing benefits paid vacation and sick time and paid holidays among others. View our full listing of benefits here.
Our Commitment to Belonging at GeoEngineers
When people feel they can bring their whole selves to work that they have a voice and are supported and respected it creates trust and a feeling of belonging employees then flourish grow their careers and do the best work of their lives. A culture of belonging allows our employees to thrive and our company to prosper. This is a journey and we are committed to doing the work learning and evolving as we go.
GeoEngineers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age ancestry color family or medical care leave gender identity or expression genetic information marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation protected veteran status race religion sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
More than 40 years ago, GeoEngineers’ founders envisioned an employee-owned company of technical experts known for their integrity and strong client relationships. We have made good on our founders’ vision, earning a reputation as creative thinkers and trusted advisors who work in par ... View more