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Cybersecurity Engineer 3 - TWO ROLES - Hybrid Richmond, VA

Novalink Solutions LLC
Posted onFeb 9, 2026
LocationRichmond, Virginia, United States (Hybrid)
Employment typeContract

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to support Security Products for Local Governments. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of configuring and administering Security Tools and Products.

% Time

Core Responsibilities

Measures for Core Responsibilities

40

Administer and Maintain EDR Tools

  • Tune detection rules to reduce false positives and improve threat visibility for each covered locality.
  • Ensure asset inventory is accurate and up to date for each covered locality.
  • Regularly update the EDR platform and agents to the latest versions.
  • Review and adjust security policies.
  • Conduct health checks to ensure the EDR system is functioning properly.
  • Investigate and remediate unexcepted agent behavior
  • Ensure that Integrations are working as required and troubleshoot when issues are identified

40

Administer and Maintain Vulnerability Management System

  • Maintain and update the vulnerability management platform and agents
  • Conduct health checks to ensure the VMS system is functioning properly.
  • Tune scan policies to reduce false positives and improve accuracy for each covered locality
  • Ensure asset inventory is accurate and up to date for each covered locality
  • Configure and schedule scans for each covered locality.
  • Investigate and remediate unexpected agent behavior

·Ensure that integrations are working as required and troubleshoot when issues are identified

20

General Support

·Respond to and resolve customer inquiries and issues submitted through the ticketing system and SOC

  • Maintain and update the Remote Monitoring and Management platform and agents

·Accurately document customer interactions, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions

·Escalate complex or unresolved issues as needed

·Monitor ticket queues to ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are met and follow up with customers as needed

Desired Certifications

·Security+

·CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Administrator (CCFA)

·Tenable Certified

·Additional Cybersecurity Related Certifications


Requirements


Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
Administer and Maintain EDR Tools
Required
4
Years
Administer and Maintain Vulnerability Management System
Required
4
Years
Experience in information security, with a focus on security technologies.
Required


Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey complex security concepts in a clear and relatable manner.
Required


Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Highly desired


Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Highly desired


Relevant certifications preferred.
Highly desired


Novalink Solutions LLC

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Novalink Solutions LLC is a global consulting and engineering services company specializing in IT and telecommunications staffing and staff augmentation since 2003.

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