Cybersecurity Support Specialist - TS/SCI with Polygraph
About The Position
This Cybersecurity Support Specialist (CSS) position is an entry level information system security professional providing direct support to Security Services team members as well cross team support to other contract service teams. Daily duties include common Information System Security Officer (ISSO) support activities, which include data transfer (Low to High and High to Low), system compliance review and verification, vulnerability review and remediation coordination, as well as support to ongoing continuous monitoring activities. In this role, a selected candidate will: Work side-by-side with GDIT professionals delivering work for clients. Collaborate with a team of peers to learn and grow cybersecurity skills, knowledge and experience. Participate in professional development opportunities through On-The-Job (OJT) training and available training courses curated via GDIT.
Requirements
- Knowledge of fundamental information system security concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Understanding and application of fundamental network security principles and practices.
- Understanding of basic system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures.
- Understanding of common system technology implementations, including but not limited to client-server, cloud computing, virtualization, web hosting, web content servers, policy servers, directory servers, firewalls, WAN, LAN, switches, and routers.
- Understanding of and ability to use common Information Technology (IT) operating systems (e.g. Microsoft Windows, LINUX, UNIX, Mac OS, etc.) and applications (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
- Familiarity with detecting and preventing computer security compromises in a networked environment.
- Ability to quickly learn and use tools focused on prevention and/or negation of malicious code (e.g HBSS, Anti Malware, ACAS).
- Ability to apply a risk management philosophy when faced with security challenges and the ability to articulate the pro’s and con’s in a clear concise manner.
- Ability to quickly learn and apply applicable Customer, IC, DoW policies, procedures and operating instructions related to Information Technology, Information Assurance, Information Management (IT/IA/IM).
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills to engender rapport with the military personnel, civilians, and other contractors at all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to correlate audit results between various systems and/or users and notify the ISSM of any discrepancies.
- Active TS/SCI clearance with a favorably adjudicated CI polygraph.
- At least 1 year of demonstrated relevant experience.
- At least an associate’s degree in an applicable field of study (e.g. Information Systems, Networking, Cybersecurity).
- Active and current 8570 IAT Level II compliant certification (CCNA-Security / CSA+ / GICSIP / GSEC / Security+CE / SSCP).
- US Citizenship Required.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct support to Security Services team members and cross-team support to other contract service teams.
- Perform common Information System Security Officer (ISSO) support activities.
- Conduct data transfer (Low to High and High to Low).
- Perform system compliance review and verification.
- Coordinate vulnerability review and remediation.
- Support ongoing continuous monitoring activities.
- Collaborate with a team of peers to learn and grow cybersecurity skills, knowledge and experience.
- Participate in professional development opportunities through On-The-Job (OJT) training and available training courses.
Benefits
- Medical plan options
- Health Savings Accounts
- Dental plan options
- Vision plan
- 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
- Full flex work weeks where possible
- Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time
- Holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Military leave
- Bereavement leave
- Jury duty leave
- Short and long-term disability benefits
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Personal accident insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Business travel and accident insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
