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Oct 02 2025

Cybersecurity Engineer- Senior Security Operations Engineer - Richmond, VA

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ID Job Title Job Description
777674 Cybersecurity Engineer- Senior Security Operations Engineer

Yakshna Solutions, Inc., (YSI) is a CMMI Level 3 assessed, ISO 9001, 20000:1, 27001 certified, woman-owned small business enterprises, headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA. YSI provides professional IT solutions and services to business corporations and government organizations. YSI is committed to serve its business communities as a leading IT vendor providing innovative, quality, and cost-effective IT business solutions and services.

 

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes the following: 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, training, and professional development assistance.

 

VDOT 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.

 

Job 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. 

 

Required skills and experience

  • 7 years+ of experience in
    • Information systems security of security policy, web security gateways, network access control, endpoint security, and perimeter security technologies.
    • Firewalls, anti-virus software, anti-malware, anti-phishing, and authentication systems.
    • Intrusion detection/prevention 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
    • Demonstrated ability to identify security risks across the enterprise and perform the day-to-day operation, management and administration to protect the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information assets and technology infrastructure.
    • Detecting, responding, remediating security incidents.
    • Remediating System Security Plans (SSP) and Risk Assessment (RA) in cybersecurity
    • Solid experience with performing threats; vulnerability and risk assessment; and coordinating the handling and resolution of incidents related to security breaches at an enterprise level required.
    • Web related technologies and penetration testing tools
    • CISSP (preferred)

 

 

YSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

 

Please e-mail your profile / referrals to resumes@yakshna.com

 

 

 

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