Cybersecurity Engineer 3 -. Richmond, VA - Remote

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Role: VITA - Cybersecurity Engineer 3

Location: 7325 Beaufont Springs Dr. Richmond, VA 23225 - Remote

We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to support Security Products for Local Governments.

The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of configuring and administering Security Tools and Products.

% Time

Core Responsibilities

Measures for Core Responsibilities

40

Administer and Maintain EDR Tools

  • Tune detection rules to reduce false positives and improve threat visibility for each covered locality.
  • Ensure asset inventory is accurate and up to date for each covered locality.
  • Regularly update the EDR platform and agents to the latest versions.
  • Review and adjust security policies.
  • Conduct health checks to ensure the EDR system is functioning properly.
  • Investigate and remediate unexcepted agent behavior
  • Ensure that Integrations are working as required and troubleshoot when issues are identified
40

Administer and Maintain Vulnerability Management System
  • Maintain and update the vulnerability management platform and agents
  • Conduct health checks to ensure the VMS system is functioning properly.
  • Tune scan policies to reduce false positives and improve accuracy for each covered locality
  • Ensure asset inventory is accurate and up to date for each covered locality
  • Configure and schedule scans for each covered locality.
  • Investigate and remediate unexpected agent behavior
• Ensure that integrations are working as required and troubleshoot when issues are identified

20

General Support
• Respond to and resolve customer inquiries and issues submitted through the ticketing system and SOC
  • Maintain and update the Remote Monitoring and Management platform and agents

• Accurately document customer interactions, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions
• Escalate complex or unresolved issues as needed
• Monitor ticket queues to ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are met and follow up with customers as needed

Desired Certifications
• Security+
• CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Administrator (CCFA)
• Tenable Certified
• Additional Cybersecurity Related Certifications

Skill Matrix:

Administer and Maintain EDR Tools

Required

4

Years

Administer and Maintain Vulnerability Management System

Required

4

Years

Experience in information security, with a focus on security technologies.

Required

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey complex security concepts in a clear and relatable manner.

Required

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Highly desired

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Highly desired

Relevant certifications preferred.

Highly desired
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