Cyber Security Engineer IV - Encryption

This position is for a Cyber Security Engineer IV – Data Security Services with a concentration of data encryption and security (e.g. HSM management, encryption, data encryption, data inventory management, and Database Activity Monitoring (DAM)). The right candidate will be a self-starter who can serve in a technical lead role, including hands on support, aiding with technical project management/oversight, and provide support within areas of focus.

The role involves providing support and technical guidance to several key technology solutions, as well as supporting data security solutions from the conceptual phase to operationalization, as well as supporting troubleshooting initiatives, root cause analysis, and solution maturation. 

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• Technical understanding and experience with HSM management
• Understanding of networking and networking concepts
• Demonstratable understanding of data encryption and PKI encryption.
• Provide technical guidance to data encryption solutions and projects 
• Provide technical guidance to data inventory management solutions and projects 
• Provide technical guidance to DAM solutions and projects 
• Evaluate technical solutions in response to business challenges
• Provide thought guidance in support of continuous improvements and service maturation
• Present technical solutions as needed for knowledge sharing and acceptance
• Provide project support and status reporting
• Establish and maintain system documentation
• Prepare and represent changes at CAB meetings
• Present new solutions and architectures via ARB meetings  
• Collaborate with partnering teams in support of solution development and deployment
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced team member engineers supporting technologies within area of focus

• Hands-on experience with database and file encryption technologies (preferably Thales CipherTrust or Vormetric)
• Hands-on experience and knowledge with System design, administration, and security
• Hands-on experience and knowledge of Cyber Engineering with a concentration on data protection and security
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience
• Hands-on experience and knowledge with scripting of automated software installations (Ansible) 
• Hands-on experience and knowledge with scripting of automated management of repeatable functions (Ansible) 
• Understanding of data inventory mgt (preferably BigID or similar tool)
• Strong team player, able to communicate and show leadership amongst teams of similarly knowledgeable specialists and Engineers
• Experience supporting technical teams in a supporting role
• Experience working with Incident, Problem, and Change Management
• Proficient and professional verbal and written communication, including group training

Desired Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience with Network design, administration, and security
• Experience with data/file security platforms (preferably Guardium or CipherTrust)
• Familiarity and/or prior experience working with Cloud environment(s) (e.g. Azure, AWS, or OCI)
• Active CISSP Certification
• Active Certification in Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Location: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 | 5510 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526 (May require nights and/or weekends based on project needs. Travel is required but limited to less than 5%.)

This is a hybrid position with two days a week in the office (Vienna, VA or Pensacola, FL).

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