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HUD - Security Tools Engineer

cFocus Software is a leading provider of cybersecurity compliance and enterprise IT services focused on federal government agencies, dedicated to ensuring secure cloud operations.

cFocus Software Incorporated

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cFocus Software seeks a Security Tools Engineer to join our program supporting Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This position is remote. This position requires a Public Trust clearance.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, security tools engineering, or SOC engineering roles.
  • Hands-on experience with enterprise security tools (e.g., Splunk, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto, Tenable, ServiceNow, AWS security services).
  • Experience integrating security tools in cloud and hybrid environments.
Duties:
  • Engineer, deploy, configure, and maintain security tools across cloud (AWS GovCloud), on-premise, and hybrid environments.
  • Manage and optimize SOC toolsets including SIEM, SOAR, EDR, IDS/IPS, vulnerability management, DLP, and cloud security platforms.
  • Perform installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management of security tools.
  • Integrate multiple security tools and platforms to enable centralized monitoring, automation, and orchestration.
  • Develop and maintain automation for threat detection, response, and remediation processes.
  • Support log aggregation, data collection, and tool interoperability across enterprise systems.
  • Evaluate, test, and implement new security technologies and tools to improve SOC capabilities.
  • Conduct system reviews and fit/gap analyses to ensure tools align with OEM best practices and federal requirements.
  • Maintain tool performance, availability, and uptime (targeting 99.95% SOC availability).
  • Ensure security tools are compliant with NIST, FISMA, OMB, CISA, and federal cybersecurity mandates.
  • Support continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident response activities.
  • Develop dashboards, metrics, and reporting capabilities for security posture visibility.
  • Collaborate with SOC analysts, engineers, and leadership to enhance detection and response capabilities.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to tool performance, integration, and data flow.
  • Maintain documentation for tools, configurations, integrations, and processes.


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cFocus Software is a technologically advanced service provider dedicated to delivering FISMA, RMF, and FedRAMP compliance solutions, along with extensive cloud and enterprise IT services aimed at federal government agencies. Established in 2006, cFocus Software has amassed over 15 years of experience in this niche, showcasing a robust portfolio that includes our exclusive ATO as a Service™ offering. This groundbreaking solution automates the often-complex compliance processes required for federal contracts. By streamlining FISMA, RMF, and FedRAMP compliance, we enable agencies to focus their resources on their primary missions while maintaining strict adherence to security standards.

Our commitment to excellence is further demonstrated through our partnerships with key industry leaders such as Microsoft, AWS, and ServiceNow, positioning us as a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and AWS Technology Partner among others. This allows us not only to leverage cutting-edge technologies but also to develop comprehensive multi-cloud strategies that align with modern government initiatives. At cFocus Software, we pride ourselves on our responsiveness to client needs and our dedication to superb customer service, ensuring that every federal agency we work with can achieve their operational goals efficiently and securely.

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