What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cyber Support Engineer position at WarCollar Industries?
Job Description
Cyber Support Engineer
Time Type : Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start : TS / SCI with Polygraph
As a Cyber Support Engineer, you will help drive cyber operations forward. In this position, you will be responsible for the development of scripts, tools, and capabilities to support a variety of cyber operations across different environments. Your work will directly contribute to the fast-paced, high-priority delivery of cybersecurity capabilities to end users.
Key Responsibilities :
Script and Tool Development : Design, develop, and customize scripts and tools tailored for cyber operations, ensuring seamless integration and functionality across different platforms.
Open-Source Tool Testing : Thoroughly test open-source tools before deployment, ensuring they are functional, reliable, and suitable for end-user application.
Full Life Cycle Software Development : Contribute to the entire software development cycle, including design, development, testing, and deployment.
Automated Software Testing and Debugging : Utilize automated tools to test and debug software, ensuring robustness and error-free performance.
Technology Product Research and Evaluation : Research and identify emerging technologies and tools, conducting tests to assess their potential for enhancing operational capabilities.
Server and Appliance Configuration : Configure and maintain both Windows and Linux servers, along with network appliances such as routers and firewalls, ensuring they align with security protocols and operational requirements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with cross-functional teams, contributing technical expertise to meet organizational objectives, and ensuring that cyber operations align with mission goals.
Mandatory Skills & Requirements :
Full Life Cycle Software Development : Experience in the full software development life cycle, from initial concept and design through to deployment and maintenance.
Automated Software Testing & Debugging : Proficiency in automated testing frameworks and debugging tools to ensure high-quality software deliverables.
Linux Development & Command Line Expertise : Hands-on experience with developing for Linux servers, including familiarity with the Linux command-line environment.
High-Level Programming Languages : Professional experience with high-level programming languages, such as C .
Scripting Skills : Proficient in at least one or more scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl, Bash).
Penetration Testing & Red Teaming : Familiarity with penetration testing or red teaming operations and understanding the methodologies and workflows involved.
Network Topology : A solid understanding of network topology, including the fundamentals of networking, routing, and firewalls.
Communication Skills : Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across organizational boundaries.
Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience : A degree in a related scientific or technical field, or extensive professional experience in a related field.
Independence & Teamwork : The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
Adaptability & Learning : Strong adaptability to shifting requirements and an eagerness to learn and grow professionally.
Detail-Oriented & Organized : Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
Desired Experience :
Cybersecurity Expertise : Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts such as authentication design, secure coding best practices, and defensive security strategies.
Web Vulnerabilities : Familiarity with web-based attacks such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), cross-site request forgery (CSRF), and other common threats.
Kernel Internals : In-depth understanding of both Windows and Linux kernel internals, including how the operating system manages resources and security at the kernel level.
About WarCollar Industries
COVID-19 Vaccination Policy :
Prospective and / or new employees will be required to adhere to the customer’s vaccination policy.
About us :
WarCollar Industries, LLC is a veteran-owned small business. We maintain a team of cybersecurity experts committed to protecting complicated data and distribution systems and providing decision makers with the most accurate assessment of residual risk possible. We work with our clients to solve the toughest challenges in the ever-evolving digital landscape. Services include network defense, computer network attack, secure network design, penetration testing and vulnerability assessment. WarCollar enables its clients to find, fix, stop, and ultimately solve cybersecurity problems across their entire enterprise.
WarCollar offers generous benefits including : Medical insurance premium coverage; PTO based on billable hours; federal holidays plus your birthday; matching 401k, education reimbursement plus paid training days; performance bonuses; referral bonuses; government shutdown protection; monthly team building events plus two major social events annually.
WarCollar Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. WarCollar does not discriminate in employment based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, status as a protected military veteran, or other non-merit factor.
