Security Engineer Intrusion Prevention Monitoring

Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a Security Engineer – Intrusion Prevention Monitoring to support Cyber Primes cybersecurity, privacy, records and information management, and related enterprise support for DHRA, including DMDC and OUSD(P&R). Come join our award-winning organization and work with some of the most talented and brightest minds in the GovCon industry.

Active Secret

Alexandria, VA and Seaside, CA

• Perform the comprehensive cybersecurity tool-monitoring responsibilities
• Analyze IPS events to reduce false-positive alerts and recommend tuning that improves protection of network assets.
• Develop and implement approved automated response and threat-reporting capabilities to minimize potential impact and support rapid incident response.
• Document monitoring results, issues, and recommendations and coordinate required tickets or corrective actions.
• Support oversight of SIPR tools from an authorized Government location when the assigned duties require SIPR access.
• Apply LCAT expertise in information-assurance scanning and Tier 2 troubleshooting or cybersecurity engineering, as applicable to the assigned labor category, to IPS monitoring and tuning.

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience.
• Must be U.S. Citizen
• A Secret clearance is required when the assigned duties require classified information or SIPRNet access.

• The anticipated salary range the Employer reasonably expects to pay for this position is $94,000 to $149,000 annually.

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the top DC Metro employers!

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