Cyber Automation Engineer - IMC0773

This position will support and provide expertise to a successful cybersecurity and privacy program for a government customer and will be responsible for designing, implementing, integrating, and maintaining systems and tools to automate complex cyber activities.

Work Location: Hybrid work requirement, with up to one (1) day required on-site in Washington, D.C., and the balance of the week performed remotely, based upon the needs and directions of the customer.

Basic Required Qualifications and Skills: Note: These are mandatory items that all candidates must have when submitting an application to IMC for this position. Please ensure that your submission addresses each of these requirement items. Candidates without these required elements will not be considered.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, information technology, or related field of study.
  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in computer security may substitute for a degree.
• 7 years of experience in cybersecurity.
• 3 years of experience in automation.
• At start date, must possess one of the following professional certifications in ACTIVE Status.
  • CISM, CISSP, CEH, LPT, CPT or GSLC.
  • Similar level certifications considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Knowledge of the following:
  • NIST Cybersecurity, Privacy and Risk Management frameworks and associated requirements.
  • Network protocols and infrastructure.
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning applications.
  • CI/CD processes and pipeline tools.
  • Cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with:
  • Scripting and coding using languages like Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
  • Automation tools and frameworks, such as Ansible, Kubernetes, GitHub, or Terraform.
  • Various operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and macOS.
  • SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and Firewalls.
  • Jira and Confluence.
• Experience demonstrating strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills for cybersecurity.
• Excellent attention to detail (thoroughness, accuracy, and consistency) for all teamwork products.
• Ability to work with and communicate effectively across multi-functional teams and audiences of varying seniority and expertise.
• Excellent oral, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Please note pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a federal background investigation of Tier 4 Critical Non-Sensitive (Form SF 85P).

Desired Qualifications and Skills: It is desirable that the candidate have the following qualifications:

• Experience in Health and Human Services as a Government Employee or Contractor.
• Cloud Certification (CCSK, AWS, Azure, CompTIA Cloud , CCSP, etc.)
• Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap 5 for front-end development.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This position will include, but is not limited to, the following tasks:

• Design, code, and implement automation scripts and tools to automate repetitive tasks, such as software deployments, system configurations, and infrastructure management.
• Build and maintain tools to support cybersecurity processes and apply foundational knowledge of cybersecurity principles.
• Develop custom integrations for actions and ingestion in SOAR platform.
• Analyze current business and cyber processes to identify areas where automation can improve efficiency, reduce errors, and save time.
• Write scripts and code in languages like Python, PowerShell, or Bash to automate tasks and processes.
• Utilize and manage automation tools and frameworks, such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or Terraform.
• Monitor the performance of automated systems and processes, troubleshoot issues, and ensure the smooth operation of automated workflows.
• Maintain clear and concise documentation for all projects, automated scripts, processes, tools, and playbooks.
• Work with other IT professionals, developers, and stakeholders, to implement and maintain automation solutions. A part of Agile development teams, deliver an end-to-end automation of deployment, monitoring, and infrastructure management in a cloud environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Salary and Benefits Information:
Please see the salary information listed at the beginning of this document, which is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. All salaries will be based on relevant experience, geographic location, and position and/or contractual requirements, which could fall outside of the listed range. For more information about IMC’s benefits, please visit our website at https://www.imcva.com/about-imc/careers.

Background Information:

Innovative Management Concepts, Inc. (IMC), a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, provides a broad range of information technology IT services to government and commercial customers by placing a high priority on modernization, enhancing business processes through technology, and creating efficiencies through automation. Since its founding in 1989, IMC has offered solutions and expertise in: IT operations and maintenance, data management, cyber security, systems and network engineering and administration, cloud/hosting services, software development, website services, software quality assurance and testing (including IV&V), and project management. IMC is certified in International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 Quality Management, ISO 27001 Information Technology Security Management, ISO 20000 Information Technology Service Management, and ISO 14001 Environmental Management System. Committed to continuous improvement and information security, IMC has been appraised at level 3 of the CMMI Institute’s Capability Maturity Model Integration for both Development and Services and we are CMMC Level 2 (Ver 2.0) compliant. Find out more about IMC at www.imcva.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.