Security Engineer Senior

Description

FEDITC, LLC is a fast-growing business supporting DoD and other intelligence agencies worldwide. FEDITC develops mission critical national security systems throughout the world directly supporting the Warfighter, DoD Leadership, & the country. We are proud & honored to provide these services.

Overview Of Position:

FEDITC is seeking a Security Engineer (Senior) with Zscaler experience to support the DHS Enterprise Engineering Division within the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity and hands-on experience with Zscaler platforms. This role involves designing, implementing, and managing security measures to protect DHS systems, networks, and data. This program portfolio includes management and oversight of the technical infrastructure and security tools, sensors, servers, and data storage devices to support the DHS Network Operations Security Center (NOSC) Cyber (SOC) and other DHS stakeholders and Components.

A United States Citizenship and an active DHS EOD clearance is required to be considered for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement robust security protocols and measures to protect computer systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access, breaches, and other security threats
• Zscaler Platform Management: Configure, manage, and optimize Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA), Zscaler Private Access (ZPA), and Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX) solutions to ensure secure and efficient internet and application access
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Perform regular risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities in the organization's systems and networks and develop strategies to mitigate these risks effectively
• System Tuning & Optimization: Optimize the performance of the Zscaler platform, including fine-tuning security policies and maintaining high security standards
• Incident Investigation: Perform in-depth analysis of alerts, incidents, and anomalies to identify attack patterns and implement corrective actions
• Collaboration: Work closely with other cybersecurity teams and IT departments to ensure the organization's endpoints are protected and aligned with overall security strategies
• Knowledge Sharing & Training: Provide guidance and training to internal teams regarding Zscaler tools, best practices, and cybersecurity threats
• Documentation & Reporting: Document system configurations, troubleshooting steps, and incident resolutions. Prepare regular security reports for leadership and stakeholders
• Assist in engineering solutions with the applications above to provide expanded functionality and scale capabilities to the customers’ requirements
• Support project goals, knowledge and assist task management of teams in an Agile environment
• Coordinate with team on engineering solutions with the applications above to provide expanded functionality and scale capabilities to the customers’ requirements
• Work with NOSC analysts to continuously evaluate and identify areas of improvement in NOSC applications and automations
• Ensuring the security tools and infrastructure are available and operational from the perimeter down to the endpoints and data itself
• Providing support to maintaining and maturing security tool architecture for security operations monitoring
• Develop and maintain installation, configuration, and security procedures
• Responsible for daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, logs, systems and key processes
• Establish working relationships with vendors to ensure alignment of current and future set government requirement and emerging capabilities
  
  

Qualifications

Experience/Skills:

• At least 3-5 years of experience in network, security, or cybersecurity engineering, with hands-on experience in Zscaler platforms
• Zscaler certifications (e.g., ZIA, ZPA, ZDX) are highly desirable.
• Proficiency in configuring and managing Zscaler solutions
• Experience managing Zscaler portals, including configuration and optimization.
• Troubleshooting app connectors and NSS/LSS servers to ensure seamless connectivity and performance
• Building new components in Zscaler to enhance security and functionality
• Patching and updating security systems to protect against vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with the latest security standards
• Proficiency in Linux operating systems, including system administration, scripting, and troubleshooting
• Technical acumen to include extensive experience deploying, managing, and maintaining a wide range of security tools
• Must be resourceful in multitasking tasks and projects and communicating in a dynamic network
• Must have practical knowledge of network and security tools and how it is administered and integrated into a SOC/NOC environment
• Must be willing to participate to a rotating on-call support (24/7/365) for nights, weekends, holiday issues
  
  

Experience/Years Of Relevant Experience:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently
• Required Experience 3 to 5 years.
  
  

Education:

• BA / BS in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Cybersecurity Management field
  
  

Certifications:

• Zscaler certifications (e.g., ZIA, ZPA, ZDX) are highly desirable.
  
  

Clearance:

• Must be able to attain/maintain DHS EOD clearance. Top Secret desired but not required.
• Must be a US Citizen and pass a background check.
• Maintain applicable security clearance(s) at the level required by the client and/or applicable certification(s) as requested by FEDITC and/or required by FEDITC’S Client(s)/Customer(s)/Prime contractor(s).
  
  

FEDITC, LLC. is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not employ AI tools in our decision-making processes. Regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, FEDITC, LLC. ensures that all employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Our commitment to non-discrimination in employment extends to every location in which our company operates.

Description

FEDITC, LLC is a fast-growing business supporting DoD and other intelligence agencies worldwide. FEDITC develops mission critical national security systems throughout the world directly supporting the Warfighter, DoD Leadership, & the country. We are proud & honored to provide these services.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement robust security protocols and measures to protect computer systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access, breaches, and other security threats
• Zscaler Platform Management: Configure, manage, and optimize Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA), Zscaler Private Access (ZPA), and Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX) solutions to ensure secure and efficient internet and application access
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Perform regular risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities in the organization's systems and networks and develop strategies to mitigate these risks effectively
• System Tuning & Optimization: Optimize the performance of the Zscaler platform, including fine-tuning security policies and maintaining high security standards
• Incident Investigation: Perform in-depth analysis of alerts, incidents, and anomalies to identify attack patterns and implement corrective actions
• Collaboration: Work closely with other cybersecurity teams and IT departments to ensure the organization's endpoints are protected and aligned with overall security strategies
• Knowledge Sharing & Training: Provide guidance and training to internal teams regarding Zscaler tools, best practices, and cybersecurity threats
• Documentation & Reporting: Document system configurations, troubleshooting steps, and incident resolutions. Prepare regular security reports for leadership and stakeholders
• Assist in engineering solutions with the applications above to provide expanded functionality and scale capabilities to the customers’ requirements
• Support project goals, knowledge and assist task management of teams in an Agile environment
• Coordinate with team on engineering solutions with the applications above to provide expanded functionality and scale capabilities to the customers’ requirements
• Work with NOSC analysts to continuously evaluate and identify areas of improvement in NOSC applications and automations
• Ensuring the security tools and infrastructure are available and operational from the perimeter down to the endpoints and data itself
• Providing support to maintaining and maturing security tool architecture for security operations monitoring
• Develop and maintain installation, configuration, and security procedures
• Responsible for daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, logs, systems and key processes
• Establish working relationships with vendors to ensure alignment of current and future set government requirement and emerging capabilities
  
  

Qualifications

Experience/Skills:

• At least 3-5 years of experience in network, security, or cybersecurity engineering, with hands-on experience in Zscaler platforms
• Zscaler certifications (e.g., ZIA, ZPA, ZDX) are highly desirable.
• Proficiency in configuring and managing Zscaler solutions
• Experience managing Zscaler portals, including configuration and optimization.
• Troubleshooting app connectors and NSS/LSS servers to ensure seamless connectivity and performance
• Building new components in Zscaler to enhance security and functionality
• Patching and updating security systems to protect against vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with the latest security standards
• Proficiency in Linux operating systems, including system administration, scripting, and troubleshooting
• Technical acumen to include extensive experience deploying, managing, and maintaining a wide range of security tools
• Must be resourceful in multitasking tasks and projects and communicating in a dynamic network
• Must have practical knowledge of network and security tools and how it is administered and integrated into a SOC/NOC environment
• Must be willing to participate to a rotating on-call support (24/7/365) for nights, weekends, holiday issues
  
  

Experience/Years Of Relevant Experience:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently
• Required Experience 3 to 5 years.
  
  

Education:

• BA / BS in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Cybersecurity Management field
  
  

Certifications:

• Zscaler certifications (e.g., ZIA, ZPA, ZDX) are highly desirable.
  
  

Clearance:

• Must be able to attain/maintain DHS EOD clearance. Top Secret desired but not required.
• Must be a US Citizen and pass a background check.
• Maintain applicable security clearance(s) at the level required by the client and/or applicable certification(s) as requested by FEDITC and/or required by FEDITC’S Client(s)/Customer(s)/Prime contractor(s).
  
  

FEDITC, LLC. is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not employ AI tools in our decision-making processes. Regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, FEDITC, LLC. ensures that all employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Our commitment to non-discrimination in employment extends to every location in which our company operates.