Cybersecurity Remediation Engineer

IBM

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Work type: On-site
Location: Herndon, VA
Posted: 6 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Cybersecurity Remediation Engineer

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The Cybersecurity Remediation Engineer role at a leading cybersecurity firm in Herndon, VA is an intermediate-level position within the Security Operations Center team. This engineer will be responsible for identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities across various systems and networks, working closely with cross-functional teams to implement remediation strategies. Day-to-day tasks include analyzing threat intelligence data, conducting vulnerability assessments, and developing automated scripts to enhance security measures. The ideal candidate should have experience with cybersecurity tools such as SIEM platforms, familiarity with scripting languages like Python or Bash, and a strong understanding of network protocols and security frameworks. This role addresses critical business needs by ensuring the organization’s systems remain resilient against evolving cyber threats at scale.

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Cybersecurity Python Kubernetes AWS Terraform Docker CI/CD Git PostgreSQL Linux Nginx Splunk Ansible JSON REST API CICD CloudFormation Azure Google Cloud Platform

What you'll do

Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify and prioritize cybersecurity risks.
Design and implement remediation strategies for identified vulnerabilities.
Develop and maintain documentation for security policies and procedures.
Monitor system performance and adjust security measures as needed.
Provide technical guidance on compliance with regulatory standards.

What we're looking for

4-8 years of experience in security engineering roles.
Strong background in cybersecurity remediation and incident response.
Proficiency in security tools and technologies for threat detection.
Experience with network protocols and architecture design principles.
Active clearance or ability to obtain a government security clearance.

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