About T. White Parker
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T. White Parker is a results-focused IT and management solutions firm that has helped U.S. federal agencies do business better for nearly 20 years. From providing critical program operations to providing important technology and business solutions that enable missions, our professionals are problem solvers, critical thinkers, and masters at execution. T. White Parker people have a passion for superior quality, outstanding service, and making a positive impact. At T. White Parker, we hire for careers, not just for contracts. We offer competitive benefits … including unlimited PTO!
Position Description
T. White Parker is seeking a skilled and experienced Cybersecurity Engineer with experience and/or familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the security and integrity of our federal clients' data and information systems. This position involves developing, implementing, and maintaining cybersecurity measures, and responding to and mitigating security incidents.
Primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Developing and integrating Zero Trust solutions to protect federal agencies’ critical infrastructure, including identity, network, data, and application security.
- Developing and implementing cybersecurity strategies, policies, and procedures to protect information systems.
- Implementing and maintaining strong authentication and authorization mechanisms, such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) and role-based access control (RBAC).
- Conducting security risk assessments, identifying vulnerabilities, and developing mitigation strategies in line with Zero Trust.
- Monitoring and responding to security incidents, conducting thorough investigations, and implementing corrective actions.
- Implementing and managing security tools and technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and security information and event management (SIEM) systems.
- Designing and deploying strategies to isolate systems and limit unauthorized lateral movement within the network.
- Implementing tools and processes for continuous security monitoring, analytics, and threat detection.
- Designing and enforcing Zero Trust principles within cloud environments.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure cybersecurity measures are integrated into all aspects of IT operations and to ensure Zero Trust principles are embedded into all systems.
- Preparing and presenting reports on the status of cybersecurity initiatives and risk management to senior management.
- Staying current with the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies, and recommending appropriate measures to mitigate risks.
- Contributing to the development of security awareness programs that educate staff about cybersecurity (including Zero Trust) policies and best practices.
- Ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks, policies, requirements, regulations, and compliance frameworks (e.g., FISMA, NIST, 800-207, Executive Orders, ISO 27001, CISA, FedRAMP, etc.).
Minimum Position Requirements
- U.S. Citizens in the Metropolitan DC, Maryland, & Virginia Area Only
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field NOTE: 7 years of relevant professional work experience as a Project Manager may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree
- 4+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity or a related IT field.
- At least 1 or more cybersecurity-related certifications
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, threats, and vulnerabilities
- Familiarity with Zero Trust solutions, roadmaps, and capabilities.
- Intermediate-level understanding of network security, cloud security, and endpoint security
- Experience with complying with federal cybersecurity frameworks, policies, requirements, regulations, and/or compliance frameworks (e.g., FISMA, NIST, ISO 27001, CISA, FedRAMP, etc.)
- Proficiency in security tools and technologies (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM)
- Ability to effectively communicate cybersecurity concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to effectively collaborate in both a virtual and in-person environment
- Self-starter, proactive, quality-focused, and team player
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Security Clearance
Desired (but not required) Qualifications:
- Additional Certifications such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) or, Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
- Experience working in the federal sector or with federal clients
- Knowledge of cloud security practices and technologies
- Experience with advanced persistent threat (APT) detection and threat intelligence
- Familiarity with security audits and assessments
