Cloud Security Engineer

  • Full-time
  • Clearance Required: Secret

Company Description

MindPoint Group delivers industry-leading cybersecurity solutions, services, and products. We are trusted cybersecurity advisors to key government and commercial decision-makers and support security operations for some of the most security-conscious organizations globally. 

Our relationship with you is for the long run because your success is our success. We invest in your success through fantastic benefits (healthcare, generous PTO, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement, to name a few). 

Beyond just excellent pay and benefits, you’ll want to work here for reasons that can’t be written into an offer letter—the challenge, growth opportunities, and most important: the culture of a company that cares about you. 

A position at MPG promises you 

  • A diverse organization 
  • A safe workplace with zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment of any kind  
  • A balanced work life. Seriously.  
  • A stable, established, and growing business
  • A leadership team focused on your professional growth and development

Job Description

MindPoint Group is seeking a forward-thinking and self-motivated Cloud Security Engineer to focus on the deployment and configuration of a government client’s endpoint and email security tools and the integration of various, existing technologies in their environment. This exciting role requires an appetite for learning, superior attention to detail, the ability to meet tight deadlines, great organizational skills, and the ability to work in a highly collaborative work environment. The successful candidate will possess the ability to complete complex tasks and projects quickly with little to no guidance, react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround and provide the appropriate attention and support to overcome technical obstacles.

  • Perform deployment, configuration, and maintenance of Cloud Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) and Anti-Virus (A/V) technologies in accordance with client needs;
  • Perform deployment, configuration, and maintenance of Cloud Email Security technologies in accordance with client needs;
  • Design and document architectures for security tools and technologies to be used;
  • Automate integrations between security solutions, including integration with the DHS Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) and EINSTEIN 3 Accelerated (E3A) programs,
  • Perform onboarding/offboarding of device logs according to operational requirements;
  • Configure and/or validate log forwarders and processors;
  • Help maintain the SIEM platform through regular tuning and updates coordinated with the SIEM Team;
  • Create and update SIEM use cases;
  • Perform research and lead proof of concept efforts to determine where additional technologies may be necessary

Qualifications

  • Active Secret Clearance required
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Eight (8) years of cyber security experience
  • 6+ years direct experience deploying endpoint security or email security tools. Direct experience with CrowdStrike and FireEye ETP preferred.
  • Experience with providing technical support for system architecture, system design, system integration, and technical management
  • Demonstrated functional understanding Windows/Linux operating systems and networks
  • Scripting experience with PowerShell, Bash, Perl, Python, or Ruby
  • Knowledge of advanced search and reporting commands
  • Demonstrated ability to create complex dashboards, forms, and visualizations
  • Strong understanding of System Log Files and other structured and non-structured data
  • Familiarity with DHS CDM and E3A Program requirements
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills that include the ability to describe highly technical concepts in non-technical terms
  • CISSP, GCIH certifications are a plus

Additional Information

  • All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines
  • Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled