Cyber Security Project Engineer

To excel as a Cyber Security Project Engineer at our company, candidates should possess a solid background in information security, particularly regarding cloud technologies and frameworks such as ICD 503 and NIST Risk Management Framework. Experience with tools for security assessments like Rapid 7 and Nessus is highly beneficial, along with demonstrated proficiency in maintaining assessment and authorization packages across various services!

The Cyber Security Project Engineer at our company plays a vital role in ensuring the security of cloud technologies. Key responsibilities include facilitating Technical Exchange Meetings (TEM) with cloud service providers, maintaining compliance with security standards like NIST 800-53, and conducting assessments of cloud architectures. Additionally, the role involves creating and monitoring action items for continuous improvement in security posture.

For the Cyber Security Project Engineer position, while core skills in cloud security are essential, highly desired skills include experience in Xacta 360 software and familiarity with the assessment and authorization process. Candidates who can identify and implement appropriate security controls and have experience with the NIST Risk Management Framework will stand out.

As a Cyber Security Project Engineer at our company, you can expect excellent benefits including 5 weeks of accrued paid vacation, full health coverage, and a generous 401k plan with a 6% contribution. We also provide training reimbursement for approved educational expenses, making it a fantastic opportunity for professional growth.

A Cyber Security Project Engineer at our company contributes significantly by ensuring that all cloud services meet stringent security regulations. This includes conducting thorough security assessments, collaborating with project teams, and maintaining ongoing compliance with critical security standards, ensuring that our infrastructure remains robust and reliable against potential threats.

In answering this question, highlight specific projects where you successfully designed or reviewed cloud service architectures, particularly focusing on any challenges you faced and how you overcame them. Mention specific cloud platforms you’ve worked with, such as AWS or Azure, and discuss how you ensured compliance with security standards.

Be prepared to discuss standards such as NIST 800-53, ICD 503, or FIPS-199, and explain how you've applied these standards in past projects. Giving examples of how these frameworks informed your decisions in prior roles will showcase your expertise effectively.

Explain your process of identifying, prioritizing, and addressing vulnerabilities found during assessments. Discuss how you communicate these findings to stakeholders and the importance of creating actionable remediation plans.

Share your specific experiences using compliance tools, focusing on how you utilized Xacta 360 to track assessment and authorization activities. Discuss the outcome of your work and how it improved compliance processes.

Your answer should reflect an understanding of various components of cloud security, perhaps emphasizing the significance of continuous monitoring, proper access control, or data encryption. Share examples from your experience to reinforce your points.

Discuss specific sources you rely on such as industry publications, online courses, or conferences. Mention any relevant certifications you pursue which demonstrate your commitment to staying current in the field.

Provide a detailed account of your role in a TEM, the objectives, and the key takeaways from the meeting. Emphasize your communication skills and ability to bridge technical discussions with business needs.

Talk about frameworks or methodologies you utilize for risk assessment, and how you tailor your strategies to fit the unique aspects of a cloud environment. Provide an example where you successfully implemented a risk management strategy.

Outline your tactic for establishing monitoring processes, the tools you typically use, and how you report findings. Provide examples of how this has positively impacted project outcomes in the past.

Share a detailed example of a security control assessment, describing the environment, the controls being evaluated, and the results. Highlight how your assessment led to improved security practices.