Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

1 Month ago • 5 Years + • Cyber Security

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Cybersecurity Engineer will report to the AGI Director of Cybersecurity, performing analysis, triage and countermeasure development to safeguard the network. They will administer security software, manage security infrastructure, and act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME). The role involves working with penetration tools, providing support during surge operations, and ensuring the protection of the company's network and data. The engineer will also need to document cyber response findings and present them to leadership in a clear and concise manner.
Must have:
  • Oversee host-based firewalls and intrusion prevention system.
  • Develop SOPs for various security tools.
  • Develop and deploy countermeasures for network systems.
  • Monitor and implement countermeasures in security tools.
  • Perform incident response and follow chain of custody processes.
  • Analyze network/host traffic to identify threats.
  • Perform malware analysis and reverse engineering.
  • Implement and maintain data loss prevention solutions.
  • Perform basic vulnerability/penetration testing.
  • Document cyber response finding and present them to leadership.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • Minimum of five years of supporting IT or Cybersecurity Operations.
  • Two years performing SOC functions.
  • Proficiency in at least two scripting languages.
  • Operational familiarity with Kali Linux.
  • Compliant with DoD IAT Level II.
  • Must be able to obtain or currently have a DoD or DHS Top Secret with SCI Eligibility.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Detail oriented with a strong written communication skill
Good to have:
  • Current technical understanding of hardware and software technology.
  • Organizational, communication, prioritization, and time management skills.
  • Analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Strong customer relationship management skills to include training for the user base.
  • Can present information to groups.
  • Competent with a proven work history of working with Threat Intelligence.
  • Competent with a proven work history of working with and selecting/building security tools (SIEM, vulnerability scanning, firewalls, etc.)

Job Details

 Requisition #: 16659 

 

Our Mission: Powering Innovation That Drives Human Advancement  

 

When visionary companies need to know how their world-changing ideas will perform, they close the gap between design and reality with Ansys simulation. For more than 50 years, Ansys software has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries by using the predictive power of simulation. From sustainable transportation to advanced semiconductors, from satellite systems to life-saving medical devices, the next great leaps in human advancement will be powered by Ansys. 

 

Innovate With Ansys, Power Your Career.  

 

Summary / Role Purpose

The Ansys Government Initiatives (AGI) Senior Cybersecurity Engineer is a direct report to the AGI Director of Cybersecurity and will perform cybersecurity analysis, triage functions and countermeasure develop required to safeguard the network and hosts. The AGI Senior Cybersecurity Engineer will administrator company security software and manage security infrastructure where applicable. They will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to other functional units within the company as it pertains to security configurations, vulnerabilities and security best practices. The AGI Cybersecurity Engineer will also work with penetration tools at the AGI Directory of Cybersecurity’s discretion to perform internal assessments. They will also provide support as needed during surge operations for patching and remediation to ensure the company’s network and data is protected.

 

This position does not qualify for immigration sponsorship.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Oversee and ensure successful execution of all configuration, implementation and maintenance of host-based firewalls, intrusion prevention system (IPS), anti-virus (AV) software, SELinux, network firewalls, IPS, SIEMs and proxies
  • Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for various security tools utilized within the environment 
  • Oversee and ensure the successful development and deployment of countermeasures for network and hosts systems based on open source intelligence (OSINT) or behavioral analysis
  • Monitor, tune and implement countermeasures in various security tools such as Trellix ePO, Palo Alto and QRadar
  • Perform incident response and follow chain of custody processes during investigations
  • Characterize and analyze network/host traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to company resources
  • Lead and perform malware analysis and reverse engineering of suspicious files
  • Configuration, implementation and maintenance of data loss prevention (DLP) solutions to include implementation, administration and maintenance
  • Lead and perform basic vulnerability/penetration testing upon request from the Directory of Cybersecurity
  • Document cyber response finding and present them to leadership in a clear, concise manner

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology from an accredited college/university or related work experience
  • Minimum of five (5) years of actively supporting IT or Cybersecurity Operations
  • Minimum two (2) years performing Security Operations Center (SOC) functions such as incident responder, security investigator, advanced security analyst or security engineer/architect
  • Proficiency in at least two (2) scripting languages
  • Operational familiarity with Kali Linux
  • Compliant with DoD IAT Level II
  • Must be able to obtain or currently have a DoD or DHS Top Secret with SCI Eligibility
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Detail oriented with a strong written communication skill

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

  • Current technical understanding of hardware and software technology
  • Organizational, communication, prioritization, and time management skills.
  • Analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Strong customer relationship management skills to include training for the user base.
  • Can present information to groups
  • Competent with a proven work history of working with Threat Intelligence.
  • Competent with a proven work history of working with and selecting/building security tools (SIEM, vulnerability scanning, firewalls, etc.)

 

At Ansys, we know that changing the world takes vision, skill, and each other. We fuel new ideas, build relationships, and help each other realize our greatest potential. We are ONE Ansys. We operate on three key components: our commitments to stakeholders, our values that guide how we work together, and our actions to deliver results. As ONE Ansys, we are powering innovation that drives human advancement

 

Our Commitments:

  • Amaze with innovative products and solutions
  • Make our customers incredibly successful
  • Act with integrity
  • Ensure employees thrive and shareholders prosper

Our Values:

  • Adaptability: Be open, welcome what’s next
  • Courage: Be courageous, move forward passionately
  • Generosity: Be generous, share, listen, serve
  • Authenticity: Be you, make us stronger

Our Actions:

  • We commit to audacious goals
  • We work seamlessly as a team
  • We demonstrate mastery
  • We deliver outstanding results

 

VALUES IN ACTION

Ansys is committed to powering the people who power human advancement. We believe in creating and nurturing a workplace that supports and welcomes people of all backgrounds; encouraging them to bring their talents and experience to a workplace where they are valued and can thrive.  

 

Our culture is grounded in our four core values of adaptability, courage, generosity, and authenticity. Through our behaviors and actions, these values foster higher team performance and greater innovation for our customers.  

 

We’re proud to offer programs, available to all employees, to further impact innovation and business outcomes, such as employee networks and learning communities that inform solutions for our globally minded customer base. 


WELCOME WHAT’S NEXT IN YOUR CAREER AT ANSYS

At Ansys, you will find yourself among the sharpest minds and most visionary leaders across the globe. Collectively, we strive to change the world with innovative technology and transformational solutions. With a prestigious reputation in working with well-known, world-class companies, standards at Ansys are high — met by those willing to rise to the occasion and meet those challenges head on. Our team is passionate about pushing the limits of world-class simulation technology, empowering our customers to turn their design concepts into successful, innovative products faster and at a lower cost. Ready to feel inspired? Check out some of our recent customer stories, here and here.

 

At Ansys, it’s about the learning, the discovery, and the collaboration. It’s about the “what’s next” as much as the “mission accomplished.” And it’s about the melding of disciplined intellect with strategic direction and results that have, can, and do impact real people in real ways. All this is forged within a working environment built on respect, autonomy, and ethics.
 

CREATING A PLACE WE’RE PROUD TO BE 
Ansys is an S&P 500 company and a member of the NASDAQ-100. We are proud to have been recognized for the following more recent awards, although our list goes on: Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplace globally and in the U.S., Gold Stevie Award Winner, America’s Most Responsible Companies, Fast Company World Changing Ideas, Great Place to Work Certified (China, Greece, France, India, Japan, Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, and U.K.).

 
For more information, please visit us at www.ansys.com
 

Ansys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
 
Ansys does not accept unsolicited referrals for vacancies, and any unsolicited referral will become the property of Ansys. Upon hire, no fee will be owed to the agency, person, or entity.

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