Cyber Security Engineer at Varen Technologies in Fairfax, VA

 Candidate must possess a CISSP/Security + certification and/or have a pre-registered date for when the certification test will be attempted.

 Candidate must be familiar with Linux/Unix environments to include both workstation and server functions and must be proficient in Microsoft Windows platforms. Active Directory experience is desired.

 Candidate must be familiar with security analytical/vulnerability assessments tools.

 Candidate will be working in a highly active environment where multiple tasks are expected to be worked simultaneous; consequently, the candidate must be able to work independently of others and be efficient with his/her time.

The following outlines the services to be performed by the candidate:
1. Meet with business users to gather requirements and make recommendations for meeting customer requirements within the SIEM
2. Determine how best to leverage ArcSight ESM (and associated products) to meet the strategic goals by defining “use cases”
3. Lead the development of the specific content necessary to meet the organization’s security operations goals to include: the formation of content-specific queries, templates, reports, rules, alerts, dashboards, and workflow
4. Perform installation, configuration, and technical administration of ArcSight product components, to include: ArcSight ESM and Logger
5. Integrate data and event feeds with ArcSight SIEM

Key Responsibilities:

 Develop modules on ArcSight platforms that address the latest security scenarios, threats, and regulatory compliance issues
 Research and develop content for ArcSight Solution Packages, including correlation rules, dashboards, reports, visualizations, etc.
 Build and implement infrastructure security solutions
 Develop a comprehensive SIEM architecture to support real-time security monitoring operations
 Build and implement SIEM reporting to inform and assist clients’ incident response teams and security managers
 Troubleshoot and configure networking devices, various platforms, and database (Oracle) Windows and/or UNIX system administration
 Experience working with remote access systems (SSLVPN appliances, network admission control/end point control services, token based authentication, integration with Active Directory and Windows)
 Design, configure, and manage/administer network infrastructures
 Review and assist in development of requirements and technical specs
 Development of end use content in forms of technical specifications, systems solution architectures and white papers establishing solutions guidelines
 Direct experience in customer engagements, business case analysis, go-to-market messaging and planning, and new product introduction
 Develop security related code modules for use in new and existing applications
 Proactively monitor and report on current Internet threats, as they relate the company’s deployed product base
 Utilize compliance and vulnerability assessment tools to analyze products for configuration and patch vulnerabilities
 Implement security event analysis and intrusion detection (Firewalls, VPNs, VLANs, IDS/IPS Incident response – triage, incident analysis, remediation)
 Demonstrated ability to quickly understand advanced concepts and new technology, consider available options, analyze trade-offs, and make appropriate product decisions
 Self-motivated individual with minimal required oversight that can work to accomplish large complex goals in a collaborative environment coordinating multiple groups of disparate opinions.
 Strong organizational, operational and process capabilities
 Strong understanding and passion for Security monitoring, log analysis, data mining and security alerting
 Considerable domain experience in cyber security issues, technologies, and the competitive landscape.

Location:
• Fairfax, VA

Job Requirements:

• Travel –

With offices located within the Metropolitan DC area, Varen Technologies is staffed with an experienced management team with solid technical expertise. We bring a full range of skills and over 60 years of systems and Intelligence Community experience. Varen Technologies has the agility to bring innovative solutions, high caliber staff and the most current technologies to a problem.

We offer a very comprehensive benefits package including 4 weeks PTO, 10 Holidays, 401k contributions-two years vesting, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Bonus Plan, to name a few.

We look for high caliber professionals who are interested in joining a growing company.

Since conception, Varen Technologies has grown progressively and places great value upon its employees, takes pride in offering a flexible work environment coupled with challenging opportunities.