Microsoft Azure Defender Engineer

Job Title: Microsoft Azure Defender Engineer, Journeyman

Client: FWS Cyber Services

Location/Remote: Remote

Travel: Possibly once a year to CO

Citizenship: US or Green Card / Permanent Resident – must pass a Background Investigation

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is responsible for the conservation, protection, and enhancement of fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats and are looking to enhance the cyber monitoring capability of its Security Operations Center (SOC) using key tools like Splunk and Microsoft Defender for Endpoints. The candidate will manage vulnerabilities and execute patching to reduce risk and enhance the cybersecurity posture of the FWS network.

The candidate shall perform the following tasks (but not limited to):

• Provide subject matter expertise on Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to the FWS SOC team to ensure maximal leverage of the tool capability across the SOC team
• Provide subject matter expertise on Splunk to the FWS SOC team to ensure maximal leverage of the tool capability across the SOC team
• Supplement FWS monitoring staff in their monitoring mission
• Provide overall Cybersecurity management support for reporting on cybersecurity effectiveness
• Assist leadership in reporting requirements conveyance, ensuring reports are meeting expectations and being used, and supporting the overall Cybersecurity Division operations management with support for coordinating major planning events, customer interactions and other logistical support
• Assist in the development, and facilitate FWS approval, of IA and IT security documentation, including directives, policies, standards, processes, and procedures for governance use
• Maintain regular updates to the Management Directives and IT Security Handbooks addressing both unclassified and classified environments
• Collaborate in the development of FWS IT privacy and security policies and procedures in accordance with federal mandates
• Provide architecture guidance to FWS system owners as needed, participate in IT privacy and security meetings and briefings, attend EA meetings, and support ISSO briefings as required
• Create, update, and enhance privacy and security strategies, plans, and procedures
• Assist the FWS ACISO, Privacy lead and CIO in prioritizing security activities and identifying criteria for monitoring results
• Identify the impact of new Government laws/regulations and the implementation of new IT technologies on FWS IT security and privacy policy based on policy inquiry and questions received. 
• Assist in the subsequent evolution of the policies
• Provide policy expertise and support in waiver/exception requests and policy inquiries
• Support IT security and privacy outreach efforts to enhance FWS enterprise-wide awareness
• Create, maintain, and continually update a Web portal for Policies and FAQs
• Maintain familiarity with Government law and directives for conversion into useful FWS-level policy and other governance documentation
• Assist in the development of training materials by providing input concerning new policies, user requirements, and metrics
• Provide audit support (e.g., OMB A-123, FISMA)
• Provide support, coordination, and input for OMB and DHS data calls (e.g., TIC, DNSSEC) regarding FWS’s IT security and privacy policies
• Participate in Change Control Board (CCB) meetings and conduct IT security product reviews, research, and/or studies as directed and produce reports to the FWS CCB for review
• Support the development of miscellaneous policy letters, memorandums, and monthly briefings and associated documentation for distribution as required

Additional Experience/Skills:

• 5+ years of experience
• Experience with policy writing
• Microsoft Defender Endpoint
• Zero Trust Implementations
• Micro Segmentation
• Azure (Sentinel)
• Splunk
• Incident Response
• Threat Protection – recognize and mitigate
• NDEs
• Documentation, updating playbook
• Transition Firewalls – new processes

About Inalab Consulting, Inc.

Inalab Consulting is a leading Small Business IT solutions and strategy consulting firm focused on providing solutions that transform enterprise operations in the government and commercial sectors by dependably bridging the gap between business strategy and technology. The company was founded in 2005 and is a privately held company headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia. We see technology as an efficient, economical means to an end, and are dedicated to crafting technical solutions that result in increasing interoperable, responsive, and cost-effective enterprises. We are totally focused on providing “Cost-effective Solutions” to our customers.

 Working at Inalab Consulting, Inc.

Inalab is a diverse, prosperous, and rewarding place to work. We provide our employees with competitive benefits, educational assistance, and career growth opportunities. Every employee is valued for their talents and contributions. We all take pride in helping our customers achieve their goals, which in turn contributes to the overall success of the company.

 Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US citizenship may be required for some positions.

 With our company you will earn a highly competitive salary commensurate with your skill level and experience. You will also enjoy:

• Minimum of two (2) weeks annual paid time off.
• A comprehensive, company-paid medical, dental, and vision plan and life insurance.
• 401K plan with a vesting schedule for company added contributions.

 Inalab is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.