Cybersecurity Engineer - Web Application Firewall (F5 ASM)
Cybersecurity Engineer - Web Application Firewall (F5 ASM)
Position Summary
Electrosoft is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to provide enterprise-level cybersecurity engineering and sustainment support for a Department of Defense (DoD) environment. This position will focus on Web Application Firewall (WAF) technologies, including F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager (ASM), supporting the protection, availability, and security of DLA web applications.
The Cybersecurity Engineer will provide security engineering support across the planning, design, development, testing, integration, implementation, and sustainment of cybersecurity solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Configure, apply, test, maintain, and optimize WAF policies supporting DLA websites and applications.
Work with application and website stakeholders to identify security requirements and develop appropriate WAF policies.
Perform operational and preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, patching, upgrades, and configuration changes for WAF environments.
Analyze application security requirements and recommend appropriate security controls and configurations.
Support testing of WAF policies and security configurations prior to production implementation.
Troubleshoot application and WAF issues and identify corrective actions to improve system reliability and security.
Support manufacturer software, firmware, service-pack, and maintenance releases.
Perform scheduled maintenance with minimal impact to government users and mission operations.
Develop and maintain implementation documentation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and WAF policy documentation.
Support system security testing, vulnerability remediation, and compliance activities.
Coordinate changes through established Government change-management processes.
Provide technical recommendations regarding WAF capabilities, enhancements, and emerging technologies.
Provide technical briefings, documentation, and training materials as required.
Basic Qualifications
Seven (7) years of relevant IT experience
DOD Secret Clearance
Must possess IT-I Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 5 (T5) at time of proposal submission
Primary DCWF Work Role 521: Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support
Proficiency Level: Intermediate
Secondary DCWF Work Role 441: Network Operations (NETOPS) Specialist
Proficiency Level: Intermediate
Computing Environment: F5 Certified Technology Specialist is ASM
The actual base salary offered will be determined based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant years and depth of experience, skills and qualifications, education, certifications, internal equity, and the specific requirements of the position. Candidates should not assume they will be offered the top of the posted range, as compensation is based on the individual qualifications and overall fit for the role.
Salary Range
$140,000—$150,000 USD