Cybersecurity Engineer

Title: Cybersecurity Engineer

Location: Downtown, NY

Visa: USC, GC, H4

Client: MTA

Rate: 75/hr C2C

Our client is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer for a 6+ month contract located in New York, NY. Position is based downtown with occasional visits to other work sites in NYC.

The role is set to begin very quickly and set up a team of onsite consultants at various NY-area locations who can assist the client's Operational Technology (OT) groups in supporting new and ongoing cybersecurity projects.

Candidates must have demonstrated hands-on experience.

The ideal Cybersecurity Engineer should have a Network Background and have the following skill set:

Mandatory Required Skills: Understanding of Network Concepts (e.g. Subnetting, Protocols, OSI model, etc.).

Experience in Implementing/Managing/Troubleshooting Network Infrastructure (e.g. Routers, Switches, etc.). Understanding of Tools/Strategies to implement Network Security (e.g. CISCO ISE, AAA Framework, etc.).

Experience in Implementation/Usage of Network Security Appliances (e.g. FWs, IDS/IPS, NAC, etc.).

Understanding of Cybersecurity Concepts.

Must have Knowledge of:

BGP, OSPF and Switching (Cisco)

Physical Access Control Systems

Video Management Systems

Virtualization and Infrastructure (Vmware, Virtual Switches)

Endpoint Credential Management

Privileged Access Management

Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan/ Program

Threat Detection and Vulnerability Assessments

Implementing Deception Technology (Honeypot/ Honeynets)

Data Analysis

DWDM and SONET

Nozomi maintenance and management

TDI administration and management

Gigamon maintenance and management experience

Preference will be given to candidates with the following experience:

• Data Analysis

• Cisco ISE (AAA)

• Cyber Security Incident Response Plan/Program

• Network Automation experience

• Network IDS experience preferably in the OT environment

Years of experience:

Must have an Associates, Bachelors, Masters and/or PHD and 2+ years of experience.