Apex Systems

Job#: 2077179

Job Description:

POSITION: Senior Cybersecurity Threat Engineer

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: The selected applicant will be subject to the OCSD background check process as well as basic Live Scan background checks for SAIC. A polygraph exam may be required if deemed necessary during the background check.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), GIAC Incident Handler (GCIH), EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or similar.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: BS in Cybersecurity or related technical field, 7+ years relevant industry experience,

o or MS in Cybersecurity or related technical field, 5+ years relevant industry experience,

o or PhD in Cybersecurity or related technical field with 4+ years industry experience.

INTERVIEW PROCESS: 2-3 Interviews with Manager (and OC SOC Team Leads) conducted remotely, over Microsoft Teams.

MISSION OF PROGRAM: Protect OCSD assets, systems, and data against cyber threats.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: End Date is 6/30/2026. Roughly 1 year.

MANAGERS JOB DESCRIPTION:

Client Title: Senior Cybersecurity Threat Manager for Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD)

Ready to interview ASAP and get someone started.

BR: $102.20/hr

Contract Role, potential to transition as FT SAIC employee, initial 6 months

County background checks required.

Interviews: 2-3 Interviews with Manager (and OC SOC Team Leads) conducted remotely, over Microsoft Teams.

Job Description:

SAIC is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Threat Manager to support the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) in Santa Ana, CA. The position entails providing technical leadership and oversight for the OCSD cybersecurity team, with a responsibility to protect OCSD assets, systems, and data against cyber threats. Cyber services provided are associated with (but not limited to) endpoint and email security, firewall management, and Incident Response. The following details specific duties and responsibilities for this position. The position will be 100% on-site with the OCSD Technology Division at 840 N. Eckhoff St., Suite 104, Orange, CA 92868.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• A team and project thought leader with experience driving successful projects and building success through mentoring other team engineers.
• Assist with managing and maintaining the security infrastructure environment and posture. Apply expert knowledge of cybersecurity and information technology to plan, configure, deploy, and/or maintain solutions aligned with OCSD policies to support full scope cyberspace operations.
• Lead the security incident lifecycle from detection and investigation, through response and follow-up actions. Facilitate incident analysis by gathering, retaining, and evaluating digital artifacts including media, logs, and network traffic. Recommend remediation strategies to close security gaps.
• Deploy, operate, and maintain active and passive monitoring capabilities, for endpoints and network hosts; assess systems for vulnerabilities, patch status, security configuration, and network mapping.
• Strong understanding of Palo Alto Networks architecture and technologies. Design, configure, and implement Palo Alto solutions including Panorama management console, Prisma cloud services, and Firewall management and support.
• Understanding of networking concepts including routing and switching
• Design, implement, and manage public and private Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) including certificate authorities (CA), intermediate certificates, certificate renewal, and secure key storage.
• Maintain and troubleshoot DNS architecture including multiple servers and various DNS resource records (A, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS, SRV, PTR, etc.)
• Understanding of wireless security through EAP-chaining, 802.1X, and certificate-based authentication
• Understanding of cloud security architecture and networking through user identity and access management, encryption of data, zero-trust approach, and segmentation
• Developing and maintaining infrastructure as code (IaC) through Terraform
• Strong understanding of identity management and role-based access control
• Identify process inefficiencies; propose and implement improved approaches to cyber team tasks.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance, such as Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS)
• Oversee OCSD cybersecurity communications, briefings, and contract deliverables; effectively communicate findings to senior staff through verbal and written methods.
• Drive the team’s efforts to support core cyber functions and technologies such as:
• Endpoint Security, Anti-Virus (AV), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
• Log Aggregation and Analysis, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
• Security Orchestration and Automation, specifically leveraging Palo Alto Cortex XSOAR
• Firewall Management using Palo Alto Networks Next Generation Firewalls
• Incident Response, Incident Management
• Private and Public PKI infrastructure
• Privileged identity management and role-based access control
• Privileged access management through CyberArk
• DNS architecture and security
• Wireless security through Cisco ISE
• AWS and Azure
• Entra ID
• ServiceNow
• Cyber Threat Intelligence Analysis
• Vulnerability Management using Tenable
• Email Security with Microsoft O365 Threat Explorer
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Protection of privacy information and sensitive data, in compliance with Federal and State mandates

Required Qualifications

• Minimum Education/Experience:

BS in Cybersecurity or related technical field, 7+ years relevant industry experience,

or MS in Cybersecurity or related technical field, 5+ years relevant industry experience,

or PhD in Cybersecurity or related technical field with 4+ years industry experience.

Required Certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM) or similar.

Additional Qualifications:

• Professional experience providing technical leadership in support of a Security Operations Center (SOC) or similar organization that provides cyber security services.
• Strong understanding of Palo Alto Networks architecture and technologies. Expertise with Palo Alto Networks firewalls, intrusion prevention systems and other security products.
• Experience with network security design, deployment, and maintenance.
• Experience with troubleshooting security issues.
• Experience with providing support to users.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong Project Management
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work overtime as requested.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and overnight
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Clearance

The selected applicant will be subject to the OCSD background check process as well as basic Live Scan background checks for SAIC. A polygraph exam may be required if deemed necessary during the background check

Summary: The main function of a info security engineer is to plan, coordinate, and implement security measures for information systems to regulate access to computer data files and prevent unauthorized modification, destruction or disclosure of information. A typical info security engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing security measures to safeguard the computer database. Job Responsibilities: Identify security issues and risks, and develop mitigation plans Architect, design, implement, support, and evaluate security-focused tools and services including project leadership roles Develop and interpret security policies and procedures Participate in security compliance efforts Develop and deliver training materials and perform general security awareness and specific security technology training Evaluate and recommend new and emerging security products and technologies Qualifications: Bachelors degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required 5-7 years experience required Strong experience and detailed technical knowledge in security engineering, system and network security, authentication and security protocols, cryptography, and application security Consistent implementation of security solutions Experience in infrastructure or application-level vulnerability testing and auditing

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Pay Range:

$55 - $66 per hour

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