What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cyber Security Engineer position at Neos Consulting Group?
Neos is seeking a Sr Cybersecurity Engineer for a long-term contract with our client in Austin, TX.
*****Local candidates to Austin are preferred ******
Overview:
The Tier 2 Incident Response Engineer will provide advanced intrusion detection and incident response services, ensuring the rapid identification, analysis, and containment of security threats. This role involves monitoring network traffic for suspicious activity, conducting in-depth incident response investigations, and coordinating with other cybersecurity team members to mitigate risks.
This position primarily supports overnight shift work (5 PM – 8 AM), including weekends, and federal and state holidays as part of the 24x7 Cybersecurity Operations Center. The engineer will follow TxDOT’s published incident response strategies, create detailed incident reports, and continuously improve incident response processes through runbook and playbook documentation, incorporating real-world lessons learned.
By leveraging cutting-edge tools and techniques, this position is crucial to maintaining the security and integrity of the organization’s digital assets. The Tier 2 Incident Response Engineer reports directly to the TxDOT Cybersecurity Operations Center team lead.
Minimum Years of Experience, Skills, and Qualifications:
- 3 years: Demonstrated understanding of cybersecurity principles, including intrusion detection, incident response, and threat intelligence.
- 4 years: Capability to think critically and make quick decisions during high-stress situations.
- 3 years: Awareness of current cyber threats, attack vectors, and mitigation strategies.
- 3 years: Experience in leveraging threat intelligence to anticipate and mitigate risks.
- 3 years: Experience with industry-standard detection tools and analysis techniques.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- 3 years: Experience with the CISCO security suite of tools.
- 3 years: Experience with the State of Texas Red Book for incident response (or similar).
- 3 years: Experience with IT operations of a Texas State Agency.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration and reporting.
