REGIONAL CYBER SECURITY ACCESSOR (RCSA) ANALYST
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Job description
Encompasses technical, engineering, data analytics, cyber security, management, operational, logistical, and administrative support for Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Cyber and Technology Security Directorate in three key offices/functional areas: Cyber Monitoring and Operations, Cyber Threat and Investigations, and Technology Innovation and Engineering State., RCSO's are cyber security consultants and experts whose core function is to support and implement the cyber security policies to secure the Department's critical information infrastructure by ensuring that classified and unclassified networks are installed, maintained, operated, and secured in accordance with the current department and U.S. Government regulations. The CSA goals are to objectively determine conformance with regulations; provide a cohesive and detailed computer and systems security improvement plan; as well as document the constructive results. What you'll do:
- Assist RCSO's remotely and on-site in performing security assessments of classified, unclassified, networked telephone, building management, and other networked systems at assigned posts.
- Prior to and during cybersecurity assessments, monitor assigned posts' compliance with established operating procedures for data access controls, storage, transmission, and destruction of data.
- Provide technical assistance to RCSO's in support of criminal, counter intelligence, and counter measures cybersecurity investigations.
- Provide administrative assistance for RCSO technology requests.
- Provide analytical support in reviewing reports for completion, timeliness, accuracy, and.follow-on coordination of corrective actions.
- Maintain security tools, Source NG assessment checklists, and related servers to include research, testing, and secure configuration of new hardware/software to meet constantly evolving cyber assessment needs.
- Provide remote and on-site scanning and data analysis for Posts systems and DOS programs in support of the assessment process at overseas and domestic facilities.
- Assist coordination of RCSO travel, local operating fund budget and equipment budget based on a four-year refresh of hardware and software.
- Position requires up to 50% travel both CONUS and OCONUS.
- Provide RCSO education planning and coordination of courses and specialized training to meet established program training goals.
- Conduct on-site planning, organization, and administration support for the RCSP In-Service Briefing (held periodically at both domestic and overseas locations).
- Support specialized projects and other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Do you have experience in System administration?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, Required:
- Bachelor's degree and minimum of 5 years of related experience.
- An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in-lieu of degree requirement.
- Possess or obtain at least 1 of the following certifications prior to start date:
- CAP, CASP+ CE, CCISO, CCNA-Security, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), CISSP (or Associate), CND, CSSLP, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, GSLC, Security+ CE, SSCP, PPDA, Agile IC, SNOW App Dev.
- Demonstrated experience in network and system administration, tools development and assessing cyber hygiene.
- Experience maintaining security tools and assessment checklists to include research, testing, and secure configuration of new hardware/software to meet constantly evolving cyber assessment needs.
- Must be able to travel up to 50% - CONUS and OCONUS.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Active Secret security clearance is required.
- Ability to obtain a final Top Secret security clearance.
Preferred:
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Experience with any of the following tools:
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NMap
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Splunk
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Tanium
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Powershell
Benefits & conditions
Pulled from the full job description
- Parental leave
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Health savings account
- Dental insurance, Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.