Tech Stack
CloudCyber SecurityPostgresSQL
About the role
- Remote contract role to implement, maintain, and enhance data protection controls across cloud, desktop, email, and enterprise systems for a large federal agency.
- Protect data from unauthorized access, modification, or destruction; develop and enforce IT security policies.
- Administer and support encryption technologies; manage digital certificates and certificate authorities.
- Script and automate tasks using APIs; respond to incidents; provide alerts and vendor advisories.
- Collaborate with IT professionals and end users; support SIEM integration; leverage Postgres SQL.
- Must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents; preference for candidates in Morrisville, NC; Falls Church, VA; or Eagan, MN.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of related IT or cybersecurity experience, with a focus on data protection.
- Experience administering and supporting data encryption tools across multiple platforms (Cloud, Desktop, Email, File Share).
- Hands-on experience with scripting and APIs for automation and system integration.
- Familiarity with SIEM integration and monitoring best practices.
- Working knowledge of operating systems, network protocols, and security frameworks.
- Understanding of cloud service architectures and data protection at rest/in motion.
- Working knowledge of Postgres SQL.
- Located in Eastern Standard Timezone or Central Standard Timezone.
- Strong understanding of artificial intelligence concepts and technologies.
- Provides data security guidance, recommendations, and best practices.
- Proficient in understanding the role of digital certificates and certificate authorities in ensuring secure communication over networks.
- Assist with data security component upgrades, installs, testing, and configuration.
- Provide a single point of contact and hands-on escalation and remediation for critical issues.
- Experienced in scripting with APIs to automate processes, integrate systems, and streamline data exchange between applications.
- Respond rapidly to unplanned events, including after-hours support when needed.
- Proactively communicate relevant technical information and alerts on known issues, hotfixes, new releases, etc.
- Working knowledge of operating system platforms, network protocols, and security architecture.
- Working knowledge of Postgres SQL.
- Experience integrating solutions with SIEM and developing knowledge objects and monitoring a plus.