Cyber Security Engineer Job at Nukasani Group, Virginia

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  • Nukasani Group
  • Virginia

Job Description

Job Title : Cyber Security Engineer

Location: Reston, VA , Remote

Rate : Best competitive rate

Clearance/Work Authorization: U.S. Citizens and Green Card holders only

Project Overview

We are seeking supporting the GSA ETSNext initiative and is seeking skilled Security Engineers to join our cybersecurity team. This role is ideal for professionals with a solid background in security operations, threat detection, and incident response. Candidates should be proactive, collaborative, and comfortable working in a structured, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Monitoring & Threat Analysis (30%)

  • Continuously monitor systems and networks for suspicious or abnormal activity.
  • Analyze security alerts and differentiate between legitimate threats and false positives.

2. Incident Response & Mitigation (25%)

  • Lead efforts for containment, eradication, and recovery of cybersecurity incidents.
  • Document incidents and develop post-incident reports and recommendations.

3. Detection & SIEM Optimization (20%)

  • Tune and refine SIEM/EDR detection rules (Sumo Logic preferred).
  • Integrate new data sources to enhance detection capabilities and reduce false positives.

4. Security Reporting & Trend Analysis (15%)

  • Produce regular reports (weekly/monthly) on incident activity, threat trends, and security posture.
  • Provide insights for ongoing improvements to security operations.

5. Communication & Cross-Team Collaboration (10%)

  • Participate in internal meetings, threat intelligence sessions, and cross-functional syncs.
  • Maintain clear documentation and facilitate effective communication within the team.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in security operations or cybersecurity engineering.
  • Proficient with SIEM platforms (Sumo Logic preferred).
  • Skilled in tuning alert thresholds and creating detection rules.
  • Familiar with endpoint detection and response tools (e.g., CrowdStrike).
  • Capable of analyzing firewall, DNS, and proxy logs.
  • Experienced in handling escalated security alerts.
  • Strong understanding of security incident triage and mitigation.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and proactively.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Scripting experience (Python or PowerShell) for automation tasks.
  • Exposure to threat intelligence platforms and processes.
  • Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, FedRAMP.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., Security+, GSEC, GCIA, GCIH, or equivalent).

With Gratitude,
Bhavani Recruiting Manager | Nukasani Group
Email: [email protected] , Phone: 6304540067

1001 E Chicago Ave, Unit B 111, Naperville, IL 60540
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