Ridgeline was founded in 2015 by a group of people with more than half a century of combined experience contributing to U.S. National Security. We understand our clients’ unique missions and we deliver innovative solutions to their most difficult challenges, filling critical technical gaps across the U.S. Government and business worlds. At Ridgeline, our capabilities extend from the classroom, where we provide the tools and training needed to work and communicate securely, to our engineered systems of specialized hardware and software that address critical security issues, and into Research and Development, where we dream, design, and build solutions to the threats of tomorrow. We iterate and deliver quickly – in the course of weeks or months, not years – and we’ve trained more than 1,000 people, deployed to over 50 countries, and managed systems with more than 2,000 end users.

Blue Team Security Engineers work collaboratively with our IT and Cybersecurity staff to conduct periodic security reviews of Ridgeline’s internal systems and implement changes to resolve vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, or other practices detrimental to system and network security.

What you will do:

Blue Team Security Engineers work to enhance the security of our systems and networks by implementing changes to reduce attack surface, guard sensitivities, minimize risk of compromise or breach. These changes allow Ridgeline to leverage the efficiencies of technology in a safe and productive way to enhance our effectiveness as a technology and data company.

• Lead security mitigation efforts based on vulnerability assessment results
• Coordinate with Security Assessments to tune automated vulnerability scanners to minimize false positive and false negative results
• Validate logical network architecture against network designs
• Validate system configuration against system security plan
•  Assess network filters with penetration testing tools
• Support Incident Response efforts
• Proactively Hunt for threats within the various Ridgeline networks

What you will accomplish in the first six months

• Conduct reviews of internal system and network configurations to validate security controls against policy
• Conduct an in-depth review of Windows-sourced data feeds into the SIEM
• Use scanning and analysis tools to develop network maps
• Establish Threat Hunting capability
• Shape Blue Team responsibilities in the Incident Response Plan
• Participate in a revamp of the company incident response plan and develop a Cyber Incident Response scenario, e.g., tabletop exercise

• Active Secret security clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree Cyber Security, Computer Science, a related field, or comparable relevant experience
• Strong Windows security background (Active Directory, Event Logs,
• Demonstrated success in the information systems, cyber security, information assurance, or related fields.
•  Background or knowledge of network or media forensic investigative techniques.
• Background or knowledge of detecting, assessing, and remediating cyber security threats/incidents
• Scripting skills in Python or similar interpreted language
• Self-starter who can work independently and as a part of a team
• Desire to self-educate on the ever-changing landscape of detection, exploitation, and remediation techniques.

Desirable Qualifications

• Top Secret Clearance is preferred
• At least one of the following certifications is highly preferred: GCDA, GCED, GMON, GCIA, GCFA, GCIH, CRISC, CISA, CCSP, CHFI, CCNA Security
•  Experience securing Debian-based Linux operating systems is preferred
• Experience securing Cisco devices is preferred
• Experience securing Fortinet devices is preferred
• Experience with Cloud-based hosting solutions is preferred
• Experience with Containerization solutions is preferred

Here are some Perks of being a Ridgeliner!

• Flexible and remote work schedules
• Flexible PTO + holidays
• 10% 401K contribution/match
• $2,000 annual tech/clothing allowance
• $2,500 annual training/hobby allowance
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurances
• Professional coaching services
• Get the technology you want to do your job
• We have free daily snacks & drinks

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Ridgeline International is committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.