Cyber Security Analyst III

Scientific Research Corporation • North Charleston, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Designing and developing security designs for existing (and new) requirements. Applying patches to the systems using existing automated tools or improved automation processes. Reviewing and remediating POA-M items in an automated manner and provides advice on the impacts of the system changes. Providing configuration management (CM) expertise for information system security software, hardware, and firmware. Working closely with system ISSOs to maintain operational security posture. Providing input to the RMF process activities and related documentation. Utilizing fundamental knowledge of entire process of moving form IATT to ATO.

Requirements

• Must currently hold a DoD 8570-compliant IAT II certification (SSCP or Security+CE with appropriateCE/OS certificate), CE/OS certificate may include Windows or Linux
• A minimum of five years of experiencing configuring and managing Linux Operating Systems in anautomated manner using tools such as Ansible
• A minimum of five years of experience with cyber security hardening and assessment tools to include DISA STIGs, ACAS, Nessus and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP)
• Strong IT security background certifications (CISSP, CISM, CGRC, ISSEP, CEH)
• Be a self-starter who is accountable and requires minimal direction and supervision
• Be open to new and innovative ideas

Nice To Haves

• Extensive training or experience with UNIX based Information Systems
• Strong Linux scripting experience (bash, shell, python)
• Automation of system configurations on Linux Operating Systems (i.e Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
• Linux+/RHCSA
• Familiarity with NIA processes and security requirements
• Knowledge of enterprise compliance tools such as ePO/Trellix, ACAS/Nessus, Splunk, WSUS, Yum

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing security designs for existing (and new) requirements
• Applying patches to the systems using existing automated tools or improved automation processes
• Reviewing and remediating POA-M items in an automated manner and provides advice on the impacts of the system changes
• Providing configuration management (CM) expertise for information system security software, hardware, and firmware
• Working closely with system ISSOs to maintain operational security posture
• Providing input to the RMF process activities and related documentation
• Utilizing fundamental knowledge of entire process of moving form IATT to ATO

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision plans
• 401(k) with a company match
• life insurance
• vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service
• 11 paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed