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# Cyber Security Specialist

- **Company:** Motive Companies
- **Location:** Carson, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $110,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Antivirus Softwares, Audit Trail, Cyber Security, Comptia Pentest+ CE, Service Pack, Security Information and Event Management, Data Logging, Information Security Management System, Metasploit, Blue Team (Cyber Security), Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** June 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2e45889c5fcd93b4

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Windows support?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, 5+ years in cybersecurity/information assurance, including 3+ years in Windows systems administration

 * Bachelor's degree in a related field
 * IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+, SSCP); CySA+, PenTest+, or SecurityX a plus
 * Experience with SIEM, Metasploit, audit logging, vulnerability scanning/remediation, IAVM
 * Experience with security documentation (SSPs, IRPs); CMMC Level 2 / NIST SP 800-171 experience preferred
 * DoD or DoD subcontractor IT environment experience desired
 * Strong written/oral communication and analytical skills
 * US citizenship required
 * Must be able to obtain or maintain access to PIEE for DIBNet cyber incident reporting

## Description

We are seeking a Cyber Security Specialist to join our IT team in an onsite role in Carson, CA. Reporting to the IT Manager, this role supports the company's cybersecurity operations, CMMC Level 2 compliance program, and DoD cyber incident reporting.
Responsibilities:
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Run diagnostics, monitor SIEM/logging data, and identify system vulnerabilities

 * Build, configure, and maintain firewalls, antivirus, and endpoint security
 * Apply security patches and remediate vulnerabilities across systems
 * Assist the IT Manager in validating and maintaining controls outlined in the company's System Security Plan (SSP), Incident Response Plan (IRP), Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP), and other CMMC Level 2 / NIST SP 800-171 documentation
 * Respond to and report cyber incidents to DoD via DIBNet within 72 hours, accessed through the DoD's Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE), per DFARS 252.204-7012
 * Write reports on diagnostic findings and incident events
 * Test technical defenses and Blue Team (defender) detection capabilities
 * Facilitate tabletop exercises to test the incident response plan and crisis communication procedures


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