Cloud Security Engineer

NewGen Technologies

Herndon, Virginia
30+ days ago

Highlights

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure or Oracle, cyber development, scripting, and automation, coupled with deep expertise in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools. Provide technical expertise and mentorship to junior staff; plan and implement cyber exercises and drills to sharpen team skills; and prepare reference and training materials for cloud and incident response.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Herndon, Virginia
Industry	Computer/IT Services
Company Size	100 to 499 employees
Year Founded	1997
Website	http://www.newgentechnologies.com/

Description

Systems Design & Architecture: Consult on the design, architecture, and implementation of cloud security monitoring systems at enterprise scale
Development and Scripting: Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools using Python or similar programming languages
Automation and Orchestration: Design and implement automated incident response playbooks to streamline CSOC processes
Collaboration and Mentorship: Work closely with CSOC team members to share insights and coordinate response efforts. Provide technical expertise and mentorship to junior staff; plan and implement cyber exercises and drills to sharpen team skills; and prepare reference and training materials for cloud and incident response.
Continuous Improvement: Stay current on cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies. Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant AI concepts pertaining to cloud and incident response security.
Splunk Detection Development: Develop, tune, and optimize detection rules for AWS and other cloud-based platforms using Splunk Query Language

Requirements

TS/SCI FSP Clearance
7+ years of experience with cloud security, cloud engineering or cyber operations
7+ years of experience with Operating Systems, Network Infrastructure, Security Principles or System Architecture
5+ years of experience with AWS
3+ years of experience coding and scripting in Python

About Us For more than 20 years, NewGen Technologies has solved our clients’ toughest IT challenges with integrity, security, and outstanding service by delivering both technology and talent. We have helped secure borders, have used artificial intelligence (AI) to fight terror, aided the identification of criminals, and have helped to prevent crime through the introduction of biometrics. Our team of Highly Cleared Specialists have hard-to-find skills and expertise in a wide spectrum of technologies to provide solutions that transform business processes and solve problems of national significance. #CJ

About Company

NewGen Technologies specializes in developing and implementing solutions to your IT challenges-especially those involving specialized technologies.

Founded in 1997, NewGen grew quickly and became immediately successful because of our primary commitment to satisfying our customers.

Our formula for success is simple-we deliver high quality products and services. We develop and maintain a staff of highly trained, experienced consultants who devise and execute creative, effective solutions to our clients' IT challenges.

Despite NewGen's rapid growth, we keep our organization agile so we can respond quickly as our customers' needs develop. And we keep our overhead in check so we can offer top-tier talent for reasonable rates.

NewGen Technologies, Inc. is a privately held, minority woman-owned small business incorporated in the state of Maryland.