Cyber Specialist II (Secret Clearance)

ShorePoint•Washington, DC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

ShorePoint is a fast-growing, industry-recognized and award-winning cybersecurity services firm focused on high-profile, high-threat public- and private-sector customers who demand experience and proven security models to protect their data. We embrace a ‘work hard, play hard’ mentality and celebrate individual and company successes. We are passionate about our mission and going above and beyond to deliver for our customers, while fostering an environment that supports creativity, accountability, mission success, critical thinking and a desire to give back to our community. We are seeking a Cyber Specialist II (Secret Clearance) to provide endpoint detection and response (EDR) monitoring, policy development and compliance support within secure enterprise environments. This individual will play a key role in identifying vulnerabilities, ensuring endpoint security configurations meet established standards and supporting remediation efforts. The Cyber Specialist II role requires working knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, vulnerability assessment practices and compliance monitoring. This is a unique opportunity to shape the growth, development and culture of an exciting and fast-growing company in the cybersecurity market.

Requirements

Working knowledge of EDR tools and practices.
Familiarity with federal security configuration standards, automated compliance tools and STIG-based scanning.
Experience performing vulnerability scans, producing reports and supporting remediation efforts.
Understanding of POAM development and compliance tracking processes.
Ability to work under limited supervision to resolve technical problems.
Bachelor’s degree or 3+ additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
3+ years of relevant experience.
Proven ability to analyze complex requirements and translate them into clear, actionable tasks and processes through critical thinking.
Applicants must hold and maintain an active Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Industry-recognized certifications.

Responsibilities

Provide EDR monitoring, including policy development, tuning and enforcement for endpoint agents.
Conduct monthly compliance scans of endpoint assets using automated tools and configuration guidelines.
Ensure systems conform to established security baselines and technical standards.
Perform weekly, monthly and ad hoc vulnerability scans and prepare assessment reports.
Collaborate with stakeholders to address identified findings and support remediation.
Assist with developing, tracking and updating Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs).
Apply technical knowledge to resolve moderately complex security issues under limited supervision.
Contribute to continuous improvement of endpoint security processes and procedures.