Cyber Security Specialist

Potawatomi Federal Solutions•Portsmouth, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Command Cyber Solutions (CCS) is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist to support the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. The Cyber Security Specialist will support cybersecurity policy, threat mitigation and possess deep knowledge and experience with a vast array of IT systems involving end-user, as well as enterprise level networks. The ideal candidate will have experience in cybersecurity tools, network topologies, intrusion detection, PKI, and secured networks.

Requirements

High School Diploma.
CompTIA Security+ Certification.
5+ years of experience with information assurance, engineering, or operational support to the DoW, including supporting information operations, cyber operations, system administration, and systems security.
5+ years of experience with a DoW certification and accreditation program, including developing or analyzing security test and evaluation reports.
5+ years of experience delivering continuous monitoring and cybersecurity support for DoW network environments.
DoD cybersecurity regulations and frameworks including DoD 8500.02, DoD 8510, NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53/53A, NIST SP 800-30, CNSSI 1253, and related guidance.
Cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies across enterprise and end-user IT systems.
Patch management practices, secure network configurations, and defense-in-depth security architecture.
Knowledge of information assurance policies, Acceptable Use Policies (AUPs), System Authorization Access Requests (SAAR), and user cybersecurity training requirements.
Assessing system configurations, applying patches, and validating compliance with DoD IAVA requirements.
Managing intrusion detection system operations and interpreting monitoring data.
Using security monitoring tools to track ingress/egress points and detect intrusion attempts.
Implement defense-in-depth strategies leveraging firewalls, IDS/IPS, and layered security controls.
Ability to investigate and resolve suspected violations of cybersecurity policies while maintaining documentation for audits.
Evaluate IA compliance against DoD cybersecurity requirements and develop corrective action plans.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or engineering.

Responsibilities

Responsible for defining, coordinating, monitoring hospital information system security environment, and investigating suspected violations of information security policies.
Provide support to client server environment through research, testing, and evaluation of computer security products and procedures to provide a reliable and secure computing environment.
Consult with site staff to collect all system-related information necessary to prepare for intrusion detection system installation, configuration, and maintenance.
Assess site systems for the appropriate network and operating system software version levels and research and recommend appropriate patch levels as required.
Demonstrate the operation and management of the intrusion detection system.
Review current and future network security designs and recommend secure configurations to appropriate administrators.
Monitor corporate network ingress and egress points for potential intrusions or other unsolicited connection attempts.
Assist in the development, periodic review, and implementation of IMD security policies, guidelines, and standard as requested by site staff.
Design and implement defense-in-depth security procedures that utilize firewalls, host and network- based intrusion detection systems, and other security devices to ensure the highest levels of security are maintained.
Determine applicability, system responsibility, and required compliance procedures for DOD IAVA and reports compliance status to command designated reporting agent.
Apply oral and written communication skills and time management and analytical skills in daily duties.