Cyber Security Specialist 4 - Springfield, VA

M.C. Dean, Inc•Springfield, MO

68d•Onsite

About The Position

M.C. Dean is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist 4 to join their Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. This role involves designing, engineering, integrating, operating, and maintaining electronic security services, including intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, IT systems, perimeter defense, and command and control systems for federal, local, and commercial customers. The specialist will be responsible for system builds, application and network configuration, database tuning, automation development, cybersecurity tool utilization for assessments and authorizations, STIG implementation, system updates, and providing guidance on cybersecurity best practices. The role also involves supporting secure cloud deployments (Azure and AWS), developing technical and procedural documentation for RMF efforts, staying updated on security trends, and mentoring junior personnel. The specialist may act as a subject matter expert and will communicate technical security issues to customers both orally and in writing.

Requirements

ACTIVE TS/SCI w/ POLY is REQUIRED
High School Diploma with 12+ years of experience with installation, troubleshooting and/or testing of electronic security systems or
Associates with 10+ years of experience or
Bachelor's Degree with 7+ years experience or
Master's Degree with 5+ years experience
System administrator experience in performing triage on system problems, resolving the system problems, analyzing system data to prevent problems, and implementing new workstations and system extensions
Reliable attendance at customer site during work hours required by customer
Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes occasional nights and weekends
Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS

Nice To Haves

Vendor certifications for electronic systems preferred

Responsibilities

Perform system builds for a variety of system environments including Windows Server and workstation and Redhat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) as well as virtual environments including VMWare, Hyper-V, Nutanix, and Azure Local
Install and configure applications that utilize IIS and SQL Server
Install and configure network environments consisting of Cisco and/or Juniper Layer 2/ Layer 3 switches, Palo Alto Cisco firewalls, load balancers, etc.
Perform database tuning and optimization for SQL Server
Develop playbooks for deployment of infrastructure using Ansible and/or Terraform
Develop complex PowerShell scripts for automation of system functions
Utilize a wide variety of Cybersecurity tools for system Assessment and Authorizations, including, but not limited to: Evaluate STIG, eMASSter, Vulnerator, ACAS / TenableSC, STIG Viewer, SCAP Compliance Checker, eMASS, Xacta / Xacta 360. Develop answer files for Evaluate STIG
Implement DISA STIGs on a wide variety of environments using Group Policy Objects, Ansible, PowerShell, and SQL scripts
Utilize / implement vendor hardening guides for a wide variety of applications and IoT devices
Perform system updates using WSUS, MECM, PowerShell scripts, Yum, and manual patches
Provide guidance to system administrators for implementing Cybersecurity best practices, STIG compliance, etc.
Support system designs by developing secure system architectures, assisting with product selection, ensuring cyber compliance, selecting solutions for NIST 800-53 controls fulfillment, etc.
Support production environment Cyber compliance with scans, patching, remediation, STIG updates, Active Directory administration, etc.
Support secure Azure and AWS deployments including use of automated deployment tools, Entra ID, Azure Local, Sentinel, Azure Arc, etc.
Develop technical documentation for RMF efforts to include Boundary Diagrams, HW/SW lists, PPSM documents, POA&Ms, etc.
Develop procedural documentation and control family plans for the NIST control families
Stay abreast of security trends and technologies
Mentor junior Cybersecurity personnel
May act as a subject matter expert, requiring formal and independent learning and the ability to translate this expertise into recommendations in specific circumstances.
Communicate orally with customers and groups on technical security related issues.
Write reports to document mission events, research findings, procedures, and other technical security related issues.