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Job Title: Cybersecurity Engineer I Location: Seattle, WA (Onsite - SEA) Duration: 12 Months Hours/Week: 40 Position Overview As a Cybersecurity Engineer I , you will support and maintain the cybersecurity posture of the organization. This entry-level role involves working closely with senior engineers to deploy, manage, and monitor security technologies and practices that protect IT infrastructure, networks, and data from threats. Key Responsibilities Security Monitoring: Assist in monitoring firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint security, and SIEM solutions to detect and respond to threats. Incident Response: Support investigations, evidence collection, and response to security incidents. System Hardening: Apply patches, configure security settings, and help reduce vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and applications. Security Tools Management: Deploy, configure, and maintain firewalls, antivirus, SIEM, and encryption tools. Vulnerability Management: Support vulnerability scanning, tracking, and remediation activities. Documentation: Maintain security policies, procedures, incident reports, and system configurations. User Access Management: Assist with reviewing and managing access privileges, authentication protocols, and password policies. Collaboration: Work with IT teams (network, systems) to ensure security best practices. Security Awareness: Support training and awareness programs for end-users. Compliance: Assist in audits and ensure compliance with standards (NIST, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI-DSS). Security Testing: Perform basic penetration testing and assist senior engineers in identifying vulnerabilities. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, Network Engineering, or related field; or equivalent work experience. Certifications (Preferred): CompTIA Security+ CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate CISSP (pursuing or experienced candidates) Experience: 0-2 years of experience in cybersecurity or related internships. Familiarity with Windows/Linux OS, TCP/IP, DNS. Exposure to vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys) and endpoint security solutions. Basic experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, ArcSight). Technical Skills: Knowledge of security concepts (encryption, firewalls, IDS/IPS). Awareness of attack vectors (phishing, DDoS, malware). Hands-on with security tools (firewalls, VPN, endpoint protection, SIEM). Familiarity with scripting/programming (Python, Bash, PowerShell) a plus. Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and cloud security a plus. Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Clear communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to work independently and within a team environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Spectraforce Technologies

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