Entry Level Cybersecurity Engineer

EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider of satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and conducting business around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in communications technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services business segments. For more information, visit echostar.com. Follow @EchoStar on Twitter.

Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.

EchoStar is looking for an Entry Level Cybersecurity Engineer to help secure our products throughout the application development life cycle. This position will be located at our headquarters in Germantown, MD.

Responsibilities:

Security Tracking:

• Tracking status and progress of critical/major security-related defects
• Periodic Summary status reports and review

Vulnerability Management

• Source Code security scanning with tools such as SonarQube, Snyk and Klocworks
• Recurring internal Penetration Testing for new products and major releases
• Recurring support for Penetration Testing for external testing for new products
• Recurring Terminal Port Scans for Open ports
• Application Programming Interface (API) security testing
• Support of Host-based Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions in labs
• Security Audit Checks and Compliance in labs and production using Ansible Playbooks
• Public IP Security Scanning of production satellite sites
• Recurring Red team Security Scanning of labs

Secure Development

• Fuzz Testing development and scripting of automated tests
• Password Manager for customer system remote access using Delinea and Okta
• Assist developers in assessing and prioritizing vulnerability remediation
• Security Process Improvements
• Reevaluate Security Posture and update Software Security and Information Assurance (IA) Policies
• Generate Disaster and Ransomware Recovery Procedures
• Generate Lab Incident Response and Recovery Procedures
• Capture and Evaluate Security Software Maturity Metrics

Requirements:

• A bachelor's in computer science, information systems, cybersecurity or other related field;
• 0-3 years of experience in an application development or cybersecurity related position

Preferred qualifications:

• Cybersecurity certification such as: CISSP, CAP, CASE, CEH, Security+, or a SANS GIAC certification
• Functional knowledge of one or more of the following: Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP) Top Ten, Vulnerability Scanning, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), DevSecOps and Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), Center for Internet Security (CIS) Critical Security Controls, Linux operating systems such as Ubuntu, CentOS, Red Hat and/or open-source security tools.
• Knowledge of Linux and scripting
• Basic knowledge of programming languages, such as Python, C/C++,  or Java
• Experience in using process automation tools including Ansible, Jenkins
• Effective interpersonal skills and an ability to work relatively independently

Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance.

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EchoStar is committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our programs are designed to provide you with the ability to customize your benefits to best meet the needs of you and your family. Our philosophy for these programs is to support and encourage healthy living and wellness. Our benefits package covers it all–from healthcare savings plans to education assistance and more!

• Financial:  401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; employee stock purchase plan; profit-sharing; company-paid life insurance, AD&D and disability

• Work-Life Balance:  Paid Time Off (PTO), company-paid holidays, health and wellness events, exercise and sports facilities (locations may vary)

• Employee Incentives:  Tuition reimbursement, employee referral program, year round employee events and community programs, discounts on Dish Network and HughesNet

• Health:  Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Savings Account (HSA) with opportunities to earn employer contributions; Health Care, Dependent Care and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

EchoStar and its Affiliated Companies are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.  U.S. Persons or those able to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearances may be required for certain positions. EEO is the law.