Cyber Security Specialist 3 - Tysons, VA

M.C. Dean, Inc.
Tysons, VA, United States
13 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows User Authentication Cisco IOS Cyber Security System Configuration Disaster Recovery Firmware Systems Analysis Networking Hardware Systems Development Life Cycle Service Pack Information Technology
+3 more
Nessus Scap Compliance Checker Vulnerability Analysis

Job description

The Cyber Security Specialist III is responsible for coordinating and implementing the technical controls and configuration settings that have been selected for complete systems. They mentor Junior Specialists, verify control implementation and provide RMF artifacts to Cyber Security Specialists., 1. Mentor Cyber Security Specialist I and Cyber Security Specialist II on tasks for continuous development.

  1. Participate in development and review of System Security Documentation, including System Security Plans (SSP), CS policies, Personnel Security, Disaster Recovery, Incident Responses, Authentication Management plan.
  2. Participate in systems analysis, systems development, and information technology program management.
  3. Participate in the preparation of project briefings and reports.
  4. Review and analyze existing systems, identify and understand technical requirements as part of strategic development, implementation, and support for CS practices.
  5. Develop detailed and thorough site survey report documentation.
  6. Help create Cyber Security documentation for the lifecycle of Information Technology / Operational Technology Systems.
  7. Contribute to research and analysis and translate security policy and requirements to define best methods and practices.
  8. Provide technical guidance on implementation of security mechanisms and controls.
  9. Assist in device configuration of Windows Operating Systems, Applications, and Cisco IOS devices to comply with DISA STIG (and other) guidance
  10. Complete and Verify device configuration of Operating Systems, Applications, and Network devices to comply with DISA STIG (and other) guidance
  11. Spend time each week staying current on industry trends and available CS doctrine as workload allows.
  12. Identify industry accepted technical security standards and the policies that drive compliance requirements
  13. Support senior team members in developing, maintaining, and improving secure systems
  14. Apply system Operating System patches, Service Packs, Hotfixes, and software/ firmware updates
  15. Establish and support automated system software update methodologies and technologies
  16. Apply DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) settings
  17. Perform system vulnerability scans including Nessus / ACAS, and SCAP Compliance Checker (SCC), 1. Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
  18. Sitting for extended periods of time.
  19. Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
  20. Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
  21. Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  22. Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  23. Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  24. Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  25. Identify and understand the speech of another person.

Requirements

  1. Must have at least one certification in CASP CE, CISA, GCED, or GCIH
  2. Must have MCSP
  3. Education:
  4. High School with 11-12 Years of Experience
  5. Associate’s Degree in Information Technology, Risk Management, Cybersecurity with 8-10 Years of Experience
  6. Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Risk Management, Cybersecurity with 5-7 Years of Experience
  7. Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Risk Management, Cybersecurity with 3-5 Years of Experience
  8. Must be willing to travel

Benefits & conditions

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

  • A competitive salary
  • Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
  • Paid-time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Military Reserve pay offset
  • Paid maternity leave

About the company

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence . We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most recognizable mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises.

Our success relies on great people delivering innovative projects and solutions for Fortune 100 companies and the most recognized agencies in government, defense, and security.

Join our more than 3,600 employees worldwide who engineer and deploy automated, secure and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability. Together we are creating the integrated systems and technologies that shape the built and cyber-physical world.

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