Cyber Security Analyst III

Scientific Research Corporation
North Charleston, United States of America
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

North Charleston, United States of America

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
Bash
Unix
Configuration Management
Computer Security
Information Systems
System Configuration
Linux
Firmware
Information Systems Security Engineering Professional
Python
Ansible
Security Content Automation Protocol
Shell Script
Nessus
Puppet
Splunk
Wsus

Job description

  • Designing and developing security designs for existing (and new) requirements
  • Applying patches to the systems using existing automated tools or improved automation processes
  • Reviewing and remediating POA-M items in an automated manner and provides advice on the impacts of the system changes
  • Providing configuration management (CM) expertise for information system security software, hardware, and firmware
  • Working closely with system ISSOs to maintain operational security posture
  • Providing input to the RMF process activities and related documentation
  • Utilizing fundamental knowledge of entire process of moving form IATT to ATO

Requirements

  • Must currently hold a DoD 8570-compliant IAT II certification (SSCP or Security+CE with appropriateCE/OS certificate), CE/OS certificate may include Windows or Linux
  • A minimum of five years of experiencing configuring and managing Linux Operating Systems in anautomated manner using tools such as Ansible
  • A minimum of five years of experience with cyber security hardening and assessment tools to include DISA STIGs, ACAS, Nessus and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP)
  • Strong IT security background certifications (CISSP, CISM, CGRC, ISSEP, CEH)
  • Be a self-starter who is accountable and requires minimal direction and supervision
  • Be open to new and innovative ideas

Desired Skills

  • Extensive training or experience with UNIX based Information Systems
  • Strong Linux scripting experience (bash, shell, python)
  • Automation of system configurations on Linux Operating Systems (i.e Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
  • Linux+/RHCSA
  • Familiarity with NIA processes and security requirements
  • Knowledge of enterprise compliance tools such as ePO/Trellix, ACAS/Nessus, Splunk, WSUS, Yum

Benefits & conditions

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

About the company

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

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