Senior Security Operations Engineer

Date Posted: 10/02/2025

Hiring Organization: Rose International

Position Number: 489433

Industry: Government/Staffing

Job Title: Senior Security Operations Engineer

Job Location: Richmond, VA, USA, 23219

Work Model: Onsite

Shift: General

Employment Type: Temporary

FT/PT: Full-Time

Estimated Duration (In months): 10

Min Hourly Rate($): 70.00

Max Hourly Rate($): 80.00

Must Have Skills/Attributes: CISSP, Cybersecurity, Network Security, SSP, TCP/IP

Experience Desired: Considerable knowledge and hands on experience in the areas of information systems security (7 yrs)

Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

**C2C is not available* Job Description
**Only qualified Cybersecurity Engineer – Senior Security Operations Engineer located near the Richmond, VA area will be considered due to the role requiring an onsite presence ***

Required Skills:
Considerable knowledge and hands on experience in the areas of information systems security of security policy (7 Years)
Considerable knowledge hands on experience with web security gateways, network access control, endpoint security, and perimeter security technologies (7 Years)
Considerable knowledge and hands on experience with firewalls, anti-virus software, anti-malware, anti-phishing, authentication systems (7 Years)
Considerable knowledge and hands on experience with intrusion detection/prevention systems, log analysis and management, web content filtering (7 Years)
Considerable knowledge and experience with network protocols and security/authentication protocols at all layers of OSI model with emphasis on TCP/IP (7 Years)
Demonstrated ability to identify security risks across the enterprise and perform the day-to-day operation (7 Years)
Demonstrated ability to administer and protect the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information assets and technology infrastructure (7 Years)
Considerable knowledge and hands on experience detecting, responding, remediating security incidents (7 Years)
Considerable knowledge and hands on experience remediating System Security Plans (SSP) and Risk Assessment (RA) in cybersecurity (7 Years)
Solid experience with performing threat; vulnerability, risk assessment and coordinating the resolution of incidents related to security breaches (7 Years)
Considerable knowledge and hands on experience with web related technologies and penetration testing tools (7 Years)

About the Role: Client is seeking an experienced Senior Security Operations Engineer with in-depth knowledge and hands on experience in the areas of Information Systems security, security policy, intrusion detection/prevention systems, firewalls, anti-virus software, anti-malware, anti-phishing, authentication systems, log analysis and management, web content filtering; network protocols and security/authentication protocols at all layers of the OSI model with emphasis on TCP/IP, web security gateways, network access control, endpoint security, and perimeter security technologies. The Senior Security Operations Engineer contributes to the overall technology roadmap.

Responsibilities:
Participates in the design, implementation and support of security infrastructure for the Department.
Identifies network and information security risks across the enterprise, design, engineer, implement security solutions to address the risks at an enterprise level.
Works closely with the IT Division and outside vendors to effectively design, plan, deploy, secure and update network projects in the environment.
Effective collaboration with the Office of Information Security OIS and other ITD groups is maintained.
Strategic Plan items pertinent to the Network Security Operations group are completed.
System policies and procedures are created, documented, and maintained.
Perform network scans and penetration testing. Monitors log analysis and management tools for threats.
Evaluate vulnerability scan results and notify business, application, and infrastructure teams of vulnerabilities in need of remediation.
Evaluate and participate in agency Azure cloud solution review of network, security, and general project involvement.
Ensure all daily functions that are required to maintain security applicable systems and applications are documented.
Work with the agency’s ISO team and the IT Auditors to review security audit findings and vulnerability scans results. Identify recommended correction activities and course of action, once determined communicate with the various stakeholders.
Device configurations are based on best practices.
Relevant documentation is kept up to date.
Coordinating the handling and resolution of incidents related to security.

• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**

Benefits:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

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Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).