cFocus Software Incorporated · 1 day ago
HHS - Network Security Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expcFocus Software seeks a Network Security Engineer to join our program supporting the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This role involves monitoring networks for security threats, administering security technologies, and supporting Zero Trust initiatives.
ChatbotGovernmentInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Monitor HRSA networks for intrusions, anomalies, and threats using approved SOC tools
Administer and maintain SOC firewalls, IDS/IPS, and network security technologies
Monitor firewall health daily and coordinate issue resolution with SOC and Network Operations
Review and tune Vulnerability Protection, Spyware Protection, and Anti-Virus profiles regularly
Investigate triggered signatures and indicators of compromise (IOCs) within SLA timeframes
Develop, deploy, tune, and maintain network-based IOCs to reduce false positives
Generate ad-hoc network security reports for SOC analysts and DCSP leadership
Support Zero Trust Network Architecture initiatives including micro-segmentation and SDP
Adjust cloud WAF configurations based on monitoring, trends, and threat intelligence
Perform tool upgrades, patches, and lifecycle maintenance following HRSA change management
Develop SOPs, workflows, and automation to improve network security operations
Participate in on-call rotation and respond to network security incidents and outages
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field
5+ years of experience in network security engineering or SOC operations
Hands-on experience with firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto), IDS/IPS, and WAF technologies
Experience monitoring and responding to network-based security threats
Working knowledge of NIST 800-53, NIST 800-61, and Zero Trust principles
Ability to meet on-call response SLAs and federal background investigation requirements
Preferred
CISSP, GCIA, or GCIH preferred
Company
cFocus Software Incorporated
cFocus Software automates FedRAMP compliance and develops government chatbots for the Azure Government Cloud, Office 365, and SharePoint.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Manisha Griesinger, MPH, MSc
Program Manager | U.S. EPA Office of the Chief Financial Officer
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