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World Wide Technology

Sr. Security Engineer

Tampa, FL

Why WWT?

At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients.

WWT was founded in 1990 in St. Louis, Missouri. We employ more than 10,000 people globally and closed nearly $20 billion in revenue in 2023. We have an inclusive culture and believe our core values are the key to company and employee success. WWT is proud to have been included on the FORTUNE "100 Best Places to Work For®" list 12 years in a row!

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We are looking for a Security Engineer to join our Government Services team to support our client fully onsite at Tampa, Fl.

Why should you join the Government Services team?

Our Government Services team provides cleared resources with a global reach to federal civilian, Department of Defense (DoD) and intelligence community markets. We excel at delivering innovative, operationally ready, and cost-effective IT solutions that accelerate the interoperability and resiliency of mission critical systems.

Want to learn more about Government Services? Check us out on our platform:

https://www.wwt.com/government-services

Location: Tampa, FL

What Will You Be Doing?

The Sr Security Engineer will provide our customer and team members in-depth cyber knowledge and expertise while working on our CENTCOM contract at MacDill AFB; Tampa, Florida.

The Sr Security Engineer will perform the following activities:

  • Be experienced with security engineering as well as subject matter expert in the DoD/DISA Information Assurance (IA) requirements and have expert knowledge of policies and processes, the DOD Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST SP 800-53 and CNSSI 1253 security controls, the DoD network environment, industry computer/security standards/best practices, and DoD CND initiatives.
  • Have experience in providing specialized technical subject matter expertise in the planning, and orchestration of the defense-in- depth security engineering, relevant technology and process development, implementation such as security testing, certification and accreditation, intrusion detection policy development, security baseline management as well as IA focused software development in a mixed Windows/Linux environment.
  • Have working knowledge of enclave protection technologies to include Firewalls, Network IDS/IPS systems, Host Based IDS/IPS and Security Incident and Event Management (ArcSight SIEM). Must have solid working experience in designing secure network architectures, virtualization technologies, MySQL/MSSQL database platforms, identity and access management principles, application security, encryption technologies, DNS, web applications, ADFS, Nessus.
  • Formulates and designs specifications; developing, modifying, and/or maintaining complex systems and subsystems; defining work problems, designing technology solutions, and developing procedures to resolve problems; analyzing methods of approach; reviewing task proposal requirements, gathering information, analyzing data, preparing synopsis, comparing alternatives, preparing specifications, resolving processing problems, and coordinating work with others; and preparing recommendations for improvement for management consideration.

Education and Experience Requirements

  • BA/BS or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience
  • 10+ years' experience in lieu of education.
  • Candidate must have 5+ year's experience in Cyber Security Engineering.
  • Experience with implementing IPS/IDS capabilities.
  • Experience with Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS/NESSUS), DISA Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP), Host Based Security System (HBSS); Continuous Monitoring and Risk Scoring (CMRS) cybersecurity applications and tools.
  • Experience with implementing capabilities within VMware virtual environments.
  • Virtualization experience, specifically with VMware vSphere and VMware Horizon View
  • Experience with implementing McAfee products.
  • Working knowledge of network infrastructure technologies/practices to include Cisco IOS, VLAN segmentation, Network Access Control (802.1x), and wireless detection tools.
  • Cross Domain data access and transfer technologies and related DISN Connection Approval Process.
  • Working knowledge of protection of data in transit and data at rest to include Suite B and IPsec encryption.
  • Experience with Microsoft Visio diagram development for systems data flow representation.
  • Experience with the HQ USCENTCOM cybersecurity environment, organization, policies, and programs.

Required Certifications

  • CCNA Certification
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • ITIL v3 Foundation certification desired
  • Microsoft Certified Professional a plus

The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:

  • Health and Wellbeing: Heath, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
  • Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
  • Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Client-provided location(s): Tampa, FL, USA
Job ID: world_wide_technology-5000980885000
Employment Type: Other