About Saliense

At Saliense, we are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. Our employees are encouraged to take on challenging and meaningful work, with ample opportunities for career advancement. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• 20 Days PTO + 40 Hours of Paid Sick & Safe Time
• 11 Federal Holidays + 2 Corporate Holidays
• Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Tiered Match & 100% Vesting
• Parental Leave for Birthing and Non-Birthing Parents
• Professional Development Reimbursement Program

We believe in empowering our team members to achieve their professional goals while contributing to impactful projects that make a difference. Join us at Saliense and be part of a growing organization dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Visit www.saliense.com to learn more. 

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About the role

• We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team in Arlington VA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity, with a focus on developing and implementing security measures to protect our organization's computer systems and networks.

What you'll do

• Manage and operate SIEM tools for log analysis and dashboard creation.
• Administer security infrastructure, including IDS/IPS, endpoint security, and antivirus.
• Configure and manage firewalls, routers, and network segmentation in hybrid environments.
• Use tools like Nessus for vulnerability scanning and remediation.
• Automate security tasks and controls using scripting languages like Python and Bash.
• Conduct technical security assessments, audits, and digital forensics.
• Apply NIST frameworks (SP 800-53, SP 800-137, SP 800-171, RMF) and federal guidelines.
• Perform risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Implement and audit security controls across Windows, Linux, and virtual environments.
• Conduct threat intelligence research on current cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
• Manage cloud security, including AWS and Azure platforms.

Qualifications

• Extensive, in-depth experience configuring, managing, and operating one or more SIEM tools such as Splunk and Crowdstrike, including log management, analysis, and dashboard creation.
• Hands-on experience administering and troubleshooting a range of security infrastructure devices and tools, such as IDS/IPS (Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems), endpoint security solutions, and antivirus software.
• Proficiency in using standard scanning tools like Nessus and managing vulnerability remediation.
• Ability to use scripting languages like Python, PowerShell, and Bash to automate tasks, build security tools, and enhance security controls.
• The ability to conduct technical assessments and audits on IT systems to identify security risks and ensure compliance.
• Capability to perform digital forensics, which includes investigating security incidents and recovering compromised data.
• A solid understanding and application of NIST Special Publications, including SP 800-53, SP 800-137, SP 800-171, and SP 800-37. Experience with the RMF (Risk Management Framework) and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
• Experience with auditing systems in local and cloud environments (AWS) according to federal guidelines. This includes managing and enforcing security compliance in general.
• The knowledge and ability to perform risk assessments, identify threats, evaluate potential impact, and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Practical experience implementing security in hardware and software, along with familiarity with commercial cybersecurity products.
• Experience securing and auditing various operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and virtual environments.
• Knowledge of current and past cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities, with the ability to conduct threat intelligence research.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud security, including industry architectures, management tools, and specific platforms like AWS and Azure. This includes managing virtual private clouds and security services.