Forescout Cyber Security Engineer Job at Dan Solutions, Wilson, NC

  • Dan Solutions
  • Wilson, NC

Job Description

REQUIRES AN ACTIVE / EXISTING TS/SCI WITH CI POLY - NO REMOTE WORK

Location: Reston, VA OR Washington, DC

Position Description:

Position Overview


We are seeking an experienced ForeScout Network Security Systems Administrator to support the deployment, administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of enterprise IT and cybersecurity infrastructure within a secure, multi-domain environment.

This role will work extensively with ForeScout CounterACT , Windows and Linux systems, network infrastructure, Active Directory, firewalls, VLANs, and enterprise cybersecurity tools. The successful candidate will provide hands-on technical support across systems, network, and security environments while helping maintain system availability, performance, compliance, and security.

This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to obtain a Counterintelligence Polygraph .

Key Responsibilities




  • Deploy, configure, administer, and maintain ForeScout CounterACT appliances within a complex enterprise environment.



  • Support the installation and integration of ForeScout across multi-domain environments , including data center, WAN, LAN, and virtualized architectures.



  • Perform Windows and/or Linux systems administration, including:



    • System installation and configuration



    • Troubleshooting and issue resolution



    • Monitoring system availability and performance



    • Applying operating system, application, and security upgrades



    • Supporting system hardening and security requirements




  • Perform network engineering and administration activities, including:



    • Installation and activation of network ports



    • Switch configuration



    • LAN and VLAN configuration and troubleshooting



    • Firewall and network appliance support



    • Network connectivity troubleshooting




  • Support network and enterprise services including Active Directory, domain management, guest LAN environments, and related infrastructure services .



  • Troubleshoot technical issues across systems, networking, and cybersecurity infrastructure.



  • Integrate and analyze cybersecurity data using enterprise or custom data aggregation and analysis tools, including Splunk .



  • Provide Tier II IT operations and maintenance support , including responding to tickets, documenting technical work, updating ticket information, troubleshooting incidents, and implementing remediation.



  • Support cybersecurity compliance activities and implementation of applicable federal information security requirements.



  • Assist with security assessments, system authorization activities, risk management processes, and remediation efforts.



  • Maintain technical documentation, procedures, configuration information, and troubleshooting records.



  • Coordinate technical activities with customers, cybersecurity personnel, engineers, administrators, and other stakeholders.



  • Independently identify and resolve technical issues while collaborating effectively within a larger technical team.


Basic Qualifications




  • 3+ years of experience performing Windows or Linux systems administration, including experience with:



    • Basic troubleshooting



    • System installation and configuration



    • Monitoring system performance and availability



    • Performing operating system and security upgrades




  • Experience deploying and/or performing daily administration and maintenance of ForeScout CounterACT appliances .



  • Experience with network engineering or network administration, including one or more of the following:



    • Physical or logical network configuration



    • Installation and activation of network ports



    • Switch configuration



    • LAN and VLAN administration



    • Network firewalls and appliances



    • Active Directory



    • Guest LAN environments



    • Domain administration




  • Knowledge of multi-domain architectures , including data center, WAN, LAN, and virtualized environments.



  • Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a Counterintelligence Polygraph .



  • Education and experience meeting one of the following combinations:



    • High School Diploma or GED and 7+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities



    • Associate's degree and 5+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities



    • Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities



    • Master's degree and 1+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities




  • Must possess, or obtain within 30 days of the start date , a DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification , such as:



    • SecurityX (formerly CASP+)



    • CCNP Security



    • CISA



    • CISSP or Associate of CISSP



    • GCED



    • GCIH



    • CCSP




  • Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 Cybersecurity Service Provider – Infrastructure Support (CSSP-IS) qualifying certification prior to beginning work on the contract. Qualifying certifications may include:



    • CEH



    • CySA+



    • GICSP



    • SSCP



    • CHFI



    • CFR



    • Cloud+



    • CND



Preferred Qualifications




  • ForeScout Certified Administrator (FSCA) and/or ForeScout Certified Engineer (FSCE) certification.



  • Experience installing and deploying ForeScout within a multi-domain customer environment .



  • Knowledge of federal information security policies, standards, procedures, directives, and frameworks.



  • Familiarity with federal security authorization, assessment, and risk management processes for enterprise systems.



  • Experience integrating cybersecurity data using Splunk or similar enterprise data aggregation and analysis platforms.



  • Experience working in a Tier II IT operations and maintenance environment.



  • Experience documenting ticket activity, technical issues, remediation actions, and resolution information.



  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills across systems, networking, and cybersecurity technologies.



  • Ability to independently manage assignments and priorities with limited supervision.



  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative technical environment.



  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.



  • Strong customer-facing skills with the ability to coordinate technical efforts and establish productive working relationships.


Certifications


Candidates must meet applicable DoD 8570/8140 workforce certification requirements , including IAT Level III and CSSP Infrastructure Support requirements within the timelines specified above.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work

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