
Systems Security Engineer
Capgemini Government SolutionsWashington, District of Columbia
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Job Description
Capgemini Government Solutions (CGS) LLC is seeking highly motivated and experienced Systems Security Engineer to join our team to support our government clients. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to lead incident response, security monitoring, and compliance efforts for a federal agency.
Develop skills, work with a motivated team, interact with different partners, improve client services.
Job Responsibilities
As a Systems Security Engineer, you will:
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Support systems engineers in securing deployments, from virtual machine configurations to application-level security controls.
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Ensure continuous compliance with federal and agency security standards for patches, software upgrades, and system configurations.
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Monitor network, application, database, and system security using Splunk Enterprise Security and other security tools.
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Develop incident response plans and collaborate with DevSecOps engineers and developers to conduct penetration testing of high-value systems.
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Assess the security posture for applications and services across on-premises and cloud networks.
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Perform scheduled maintenance and support after-hours release deployments as needed.
Required Qualifications:
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U.S. Citizenship is required.
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Must have an active Top Secret Government Security Clearance.
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Minimum four years of specialized experience supporting 24/7 enterprise-class applications in a significant cybersecurity role.
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Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing end-to-end incident response plans.
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Deep knowledge of cybersecurity with practical experience addressing POA&Ms from start to finish.
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Ability to operate as the sole systems security engineer within a DevSecOps division, working closely with developers and systems engineers.
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Hands-on experience deploying security controls to Windows operating systems.
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Experience using Splunk Enterprise Security for proactive monitoring and incident response.
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Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze security issues, evaluate alternatives, and implement logical solutions.
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Demonstrable ability to successfully handle various tasks and meet deadlines.
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Computer science, network security, or related degree with 4 years in security engineering OR 6 years in security engineering.
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Ability to be on-site 5 days a week.
Desired Qualifications:
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GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), CISSP, CEH, CASP+, Security+, or equivalent certifications.
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Experience working in a security-engineering role at a federal agency.
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A master’s degree in computer science, network security, or a related field or equivalent experience.
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Hands-on experience performing penetration testing and security assessments.