Network Cybersecurity Specialist

Elite Technical • Hartford, CT

44d • Onsite

About The Position

Our client, an IT Services organization supporting commercial and federal clients is seeking a hands-on Network Cybersecurity Specialist to play a key role in ensuring the network infrastructure, systems, and operations meet state, federal, and industry cybersecurity compliance requirements. We are seeking candidates with strong domain knowledge along with hands-on experience in Cisco networking and Palo Alto firewalls and can implement infrastructure policies aligned with NIST/CJIS. is essential for this role. The initial contract is for 6 months with the potential to extend based on job performance and business needs. The selected Network Cybersecurity Specialist will be required to work onsite 2-3 days per week Monday at the client's facility in East Hartford, CT.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen due to the nature of the role
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2 years focused on compliance and risk management.
• Must have strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards including NIST, CJIS, and CIS Controls.
• Hands-on experience in Cisco networking and firewalls
• Must have Cisco Networking and Palo Alto firewall compliance experience.
• Experience supporting compliance in networked, multi-site environments with Cisco infrastructure.
• Familiarity with government or judicial branch IT compliance requirements.
• Strong skills in audit preparation, documentation, and stakeholder communication.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent
• Experience with public sector or law enforcement IT compliance.
• Knowledge of data protection and privacy regulations impacting government entities.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conducted CJIS and IRS Risk and Control Assessments
• Conducted network vulnerability assessments, including pen-TESTing and wireless network assessments
• Conducted vulnerability analysis on several custom web applications
• Provided incident response and malware analysis support, including for high-profile incidents, such as the Solarwinds breach.
• Drafted analysis and recommendations related to zero trust and least privilege
• Developed proofs of concept for vulnerability management using Tenable products o Developed log ingestion and management, and reporting proofs of concepts systems o Developed threat intel proof of concept system
• Conducted threat hunting exercises and implemented trip wire systems using honeypots and other techniques.
• Conducted tabletop incident response exercises o Implemented a SharePoint based cybersecurity document repository, including automated document ingestion and access controls.
• Provided digital forensics services and program development guidance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees