Security Operations Engineer

Job Description

NetImpact Strategies is seeking a Security Operations Engineer to join our team, in support of a federal client onsite in Bethesda, MD.

Security Operations Engineer is highly skilled and proactive, with expertise in monitoring, detecting, and responding to cybersecurity threats. He should be experienced in using security information and event management (SIEM) tools, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and incident response protocols to safeguard enterprise systems and data. With strong knowledge of threat hunting, vulnerability assessments, and security compliance standards, he should be adept at investigating security breaches, performing root cause analysis, and implementing proactive security measures. Committed to continuous improvement of security operations, he should leverage automation, threat intelligence, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a secure IT environment. 

Responsibilities: 

• Monitor and Analyze Security Alerts: Continuously monitor security alerts and events using SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems to detect potential security threats and breaches. 
• Incident Detection and Response: Investigate and respond to security incidents, coordinating the resolution of security breaches, and conducting post-incident analysis to improve future responses. 
• Vulnerability Management: Perform regular vulnerability assessments, patch management, and apply security updates to systems and applications to mitigate security risks. 
• Threat Intelligence: Gather and analyze threat intelligence from various sources to identify emerging threats and vulnerabilities, and integrate this information into proactive security measures. 
• Security Automation: Develop and implement security automation scripts and tools to streamline repetitive tasks such as alerting, incident response, and reporting. 
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis: Investigate and analyze security incidents to determine the root cause and recommend preventive measures to minimize the risk of recurrence. 
• Security Configuration and Hardening: Ensure security best practices are followed by configuring and hardening systems, applications, and networks to protect against unauthorized access and exploitation. 
• Security Policy Enforcement: Implement and enforce security policies, guidelines, and procedures to ensure organizational compliance with industry regulations and security standards. 
• Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with IT, network, and development teams to integrate security controls and practices into system and application design, implementation, and operations. 
• Reporting and Documentation: Generate regular security reports and maintain detailed documentation of security incidents, vulnerabilities, and actions taken, providing insights to stakeholders and leadership.  

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field. 
• Relevant Experience: 3-5 years of experience in security operations, incident response, or cybersecurity roles. 
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) 

Preferred

• Previous Federal Consulting Experience

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About Us

Perks of working at NetImpact Strategies 

• Your health comes first – we offer comprehensive medical, dental, & vision insurance that starts the first of the month after you join the team 

• Invest in your future – 401(k) Plan – Immediately vested employer contributions; no matching required 

• Work hard, play hard – we offer a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy and observe ALL ten (10) federal holidays 

• Pawsitively pawesome – Pet Insurance (because our little critters are part of our families, too!) 

• Invest in your education – Tuition reimbursement, internal training programs, & company-sponsored industry certifications! 

• Be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment recently ranked by The Washington Post as a Top Work Place in 2019, 2021,2022, 2023, & 2024! 

• Have fun and celebrate and give back – Team building activities, community volunteering, quarterly HQ days, wellness events, happy hours, family fun events, and more!  

ABOUT US 

NetImpact Strategies Inc. (NetImpact) has been a Trusted Advisor driving impact through digital transformation for the Federal Government for over a decade. We solve complex problems with innovation and agility to create meaningful, transformative, and enduring change. As Trusted Advisors, NetImpact professionals partner with customer agencies to deliver solutions that empower them to not only meet their missions but also realize their strategic vision through agile, outcome-focused solutions addressing both strategic and tactical requirements. We design and implement comprehensive, tailored solutions that are both mindful of the client's culture and organizational dynamics. NetImpact’s core values and commitment to a customer and results-oriented delivery approach has propelled our growth and enabled us to deliver impactful value across Strategic Consulting, Process Automation, Cloud, DevSecOps, Data and Analytics, and Cyber Security for the Federal Government. 

ACCESSIBILITY NOTE 

NetImpact Strategies is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADA”), and applicable state and local laws. It is NetImpact’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual’s disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, NetImpact will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made NetImpact aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause undue hardship to NetImpact. If you are an applicant and need reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within NetImpact, or request reasonable accommodation to utilize NetImpact’s online employment application, please contact careers@netimpactstrategies.com. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

NetImpact is committed to the development of a creative, diverse, and inclusive work environment. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at NetImpact will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. NetImpact does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local laws (referred to as "protected status").