Cyber Automation Engineer -Hybrid

MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.

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.

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. Citizenship

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

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: 

• 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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.