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Cyber Security Engineer
Location
United States
Posted
70 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Cyber Security Engineer
Vets2PM
• Planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and upgrading security measures for the protection of the organization's data, systems, and networks. • Troubleshooting security and network problems. • Responding to all system and/or network security breaches. • Ensuring that the organization's data and infrastructure are protected by enabling the appropriate security controls. • Participating in the change management process. • Testing and identifying network and system vulnerabilities. • Daily administrative tasks, reporting, and communication with the relevant departments in the organization.
Job Requirements
- A degree in computer science, IT, systems engineering, or related qualification.
- 2 years of work experience with incident detection, incident response, and forensics.
- Experience with Firewalls (functionality and maintenance), Office 365 Security, VSX, and Endpoint Security.
- Proficiency in Python, C++, Java, Ruby, Node, Go, and/or Power Shell.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail with an analytical mind and outstanding problem-solving skills.
- Great awareness of cybersecurity trends and hacking techniques.
- Active TS/SCI Security Clearance, polygraph preferred.
Benefits
- This internship may include certification training to upskill if the training is needed for the internship/role.
- Mentorship and guidance via weekly SkillBridge Intern Zoom Meetings.
- PM Fundamentals course, Resume writing, LinkedIn optimization, and interview skills course.
- Other free resources, including an electronic copy of 'How to Speak Civilian Fluently'.
- Other: Not all internships include certification training by Vets2PM, as many host companies include their own internship-focused training instead.
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