Forcepoint DLP (Data Loss Prevention) Engineer

About Peraton

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Responsibilities

We are hiring! We are looking for a Forcepoint DLP (Data Loss Prevention) Engineer. This qualified individual will provide engineering, installation, configuration and integration of Forcepoint products for our Dept. of Education Contract.

What you will do:

• Will work with the following Network Security Solutions:
• Forcepoint Data Guard Virtual Appliances
• Forcepoint Next Generation Firewalls
• Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall Management Center
• Forcepoint DLP Suite (IP Protection, User & Data Security)
• Forcepoint DLP Supplemental servers (e.g. Protector, Crawler, etc…)
• Forcepoint DLP Protector for ICAP
• Forcepoint DLP Analytics
• Forcepoint DLP Web Content Gateways
• Provide troubleshooting and support of a complete DLP tool suite (Forcepoint) environment including compliance to client security standards as well as maintenance such as version upgrades.
• Prepare technical documentation to include design documentation, new requirements and subsequent solutioning documents and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Provide technical briefings to Peraton and client technical and non-technical leadership stakeholders.
• Work alongside federal clients to help them mitigate risk with the use of continuous monitoring and incident response.
• Establish DLP security controls to ensure protection of client systems.
• Implement cutting edge DLP security tools for our federal clients utilizing NIST, RMF, and FISMA compliance frameworks.
• Perform Level 1/Level 2 DLP event review and analysis.
• Perform routine health checks and ensure availability of the DLP solution.
• Identify policy tuning/enhancement opportunities to reduce false positives.
• Ensure SLAs/SLOs/OLAs related to incident, change and service requests are adhered to on time.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Additional 4 years of experience maybe accepted in lieu of the degree.
• Experience on DLP solutions (e.g., Forcepoint, Symantec, McAfee, etc.)
• Must have experience with network firewalls, Data Loss Prevention functions.
• Demonstrated experience in Cybersecurity to include security design and architecture, current technologies, DLP design and development, and experience in a technical operational environment.
• Knowledge and experience implementing and managing DLP programs. . Must have operational experience with DLP Encryption technologies, including hardware refresh, software testing, patching, software upgrades, and complex troubleshooting techniques.
• Familiar with developing, testing, configuring, and integrating security tools.
• Familiar with policy configurations, testing and implementations on DLP solution.
• Prepare documentation such as technical standard operating procedures (SOP), runbooks, etc. for DLP.
• Knowledge on basic security concepts (e.g., CASB, Data Classification, Data Discovery, encryption, etc.).
• Technical background in network administration (TCP/IP, firewalls, routers) as well as Linux/Unix and Windows administration.
• Experience with Cloud implementations and environments (AWS GovCloud experience preferred).
• Experience with IRS PUB 1075.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with information security standards, policies and practices NIST SP 800-53rev4, SP 800-37 rev2, FIPS-199, NIST 800-171.
• Excellent writing, documentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience writing relevant content for information system security documentation System Security Plans (SSP), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain a Top-Secret level government clearance. Preference will be given to those candidates who already have an equivalent level government clearance.
• DLP product certifications (e.g., Forcepoint DLP Engineer or Forcepoint NGFW Engineer).
• CISSP, or equivalent certification desired.
• Experience working in an IRS PUB 1075 environment preferred.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certifications (i.e., CISSP, CISM).
• BS in Information Technology or Information Security desired.
• Expert level knowledge of DLP solutions such as Forcepoint, Symantec, or McAfee.
• Masters Degree and 6 years of experience

Benefits:

At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We’re fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way.

Target Salary Range

$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.