Cybersecurity Specialist

Spektrum•Norfolk, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Spektrum is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to support key client projects, specifically for the NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA). The NCIA is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATO's member countries and partners. This role is part of the Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS) program, which supports the NCI Agency as NATO's principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. The Cybersecurity Specialist will play a crucial role in maintaining and defending the NATO enterprise-wide IT infrastructure, ensuring Allies can consult and stand together effectively. The NCI Agency workforce includes NATO International Civilians (NICs), Military (Mil), and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWCs), with IWCs forming approximately 15% of the total workforce.

Requirements

At least 4 years practical experience of implementation and maintenance of cyber security systems within a large organization.
Working experience administrating and monitoring cyber security software.
Good understanding of cyber security systems and the ability to work independently to solve problems.
Working experience troubleshooting technical issues and providing technical support to end-users.
Secondary educational qualification with 4 years post-related experience.
A thorough knowledge of English, both written and spoken, is essential.
Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance

Nice To Haves

Security Professional certification (CEH, GIAC, ISC2, or other relevant certification)

Responsibilities

Applies and maintains specific security measures as required by organizational policy and local risk assessments.
Contributes to the identification of risks that arise from potential technical solution architectures.
Suggests alternate solutions or countermeasures to mitigate risks.
Defines secure systems configurations in compliance with intended architectures.
Supports investigation of suspected attacks and security breaches.
Follows standard approaches for the technical assessment of information systems against information assurance policies and business objectives.
Makes routine accreditation decisions.
Recognizes decisions that are beyond their scope and responsibility level and escalates according.
Reviews and performs risk assessments and risk treatment plans.
Identifies typical risk indicators and explains prevention measures.
Maintains integrity of records to support and justify decisions.
Carries out routine operational procedures, including the execution of specified automation tools/scripts.
Contributes to maintenance and installation.
Monitors and reports on infrastructure performance to enable service delivery.
Resolves issues or refers to others for assistance.
Undertakes low-complexity routine vulnerability assessments using automated and semi-automated tools.
Escalates issues where appropriate.
Contributes to documenting the scope and evaluating the results of vulnerability assessments.
Works with access controls for firewalls and endpoint security solutions.
Assists in the operation of day-to-day administrative transactions and systems.
Performs periodic system backups and produces standard monitoring reports.
Coordinates user access and maintains security checklists and authorization tables.
Tests the effectiveness of new or revised information security procedures and tools.
Performs information gathering and research on key elements of IT security policies.
Assists senior colleagues in identifying and analyzing critical issues in IT security policies.
Executes IT security policies and standards within a specific region in organization.
Conducts performance reviews on implementation of IT security policies.
Generates status reports for senior management to ensure the implementation of IT security policies.