Cybersecurity Engineer
About the job
• Configure data classification engine scanning, leveraging Varonis Policy Pack and rule customization for specific compliance use cases.
• Remediate data risk and exposure leveraging the Varonis Automation Engine; validate all remediation rules; perform and present post-remediation Data Risk Assessment.
• Optimize threat models by reviewing and maintaining accurate privileged account discovery; tune threat models based on business needs, and impact and severity of issue; integrate alerts from Varonis in other systems such as Splunk.
• Provide support in configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining common infrastructure and applications (ESXi, Windows, Linux/RedHat, AWS, ServiceNOW).
• Collaborate with the VA Cyber Security Operations Center Team and various Storage Teams in working sessions to help stand up, implement or monitor the Varonis DSP Product.
• Assist with creating and maintaining technical documentation, including SOPs, implementation plans, and policy updates.
• Create and manage ServiceNow (SNow) tickets and create/support dashboard/report creation for tracking and visualization of security activities.
• Support the development of Zero Trust (ZT) implementation strategies that are directed by ZT memorandums.
• Use Excel and PowerPoint create presentations, charts and trending graphs as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
- 1–3 years of experience in IT or cybersecurity.
- Hands-on experience with one or more of the following:
- Windows Server Administration (basic patching, troubleshooting)
- Linux/RedHat Administration (basic patching, troubleshooting)
- AWS or other cloud environments (basic server builds, snapshots, restores)
- ServiceNow (ticketing and dashboard creation)
- Familiarity with cybersecurity tools such as Varonis, Splunk, or other monitoring solutions (training/mentorship will be provided).
- Understanding of sensitive data types (e.g., PII, PHI) and basic cybersecurity compliance frameworks.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to contribute to technical writing and documentation.
- Team-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks with guidance.
- Ability to obtain a government security clearance.
- Varonis DSP experience is a plus
- Experience with NIST special publications and security controls is a plus
- Experience with security reviews following FISMA reporting is a plus
- US Citizenship is required
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Hard Skills
- data classification
- data risk assessment
- threat modeling
- Windows Server Administration
- Linux/RedHat Administration
- AWS
- ServiceNow
- cybersecurity tools
- technical documentation
- Zero Trust implementation
Soft Skills
- communication skills
- team-oriented
- proactive
- eager to learn
- organizational skills
- ability to handle multiple tasks
