Cyber Security Analyst III

Scientific Research Corporation • North Charleston, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves designing and developing security solutions for existing and new requirements, applying patches to systems, and reviewing/remediating POA-M items. The analyst will provide configuration management expertise for information system security, work with ISSOs to maintain operational security posture, and contribute to the RMF process. A key aspect of the role is utilizing fundamental knowledge of the process for moving from IATT to ATO. Filling this position is contingent upon funding.

Requirements

• Must currently hold a DoD 8570-compliant IAT II certification (SSCP or Security+CE with appropriate CE/OS certificate), CE/OS certificate may include Windows or Linux
• A minimum of five years of experiencing configuring and managing Linux Operating Systems in an automated 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
• U.S. Citizenship
• U.S. Government Security Clearance at the Secret level with Top Secret / SCI eligibility

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