Cyber security specialist

RESO; Manama; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist to support a major IT services initiative for the Navy in Manama, Bahrain. This role involves overseeing information systems security, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality, and implementing robust security measures across the enterprise. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in cybersecurity, a strong understanding of network operations, and the ability to lead a team effectively. Join this innovative firm to make a significant impact on national security and enhance your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity and information assurance.
• Experience with endpoint security detection and response services.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor security configurations on Cyber Security devices.
• Supervise a small team and communicate with government customers.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Information Systems Security

Network Security

Incident Handling

Endpoint Security

Scripting and Automation

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Degree with 14 years of experience

Tools

Trellix/MDE

Splunk SIEM

Tenable SecurityCenter

RedSeal

BIND/DNS

Job description

Key Role Responsibilities:

The Cyber Security Specialist will play a crucial part in supporting efforts for the OCONUS Enterprise Network (ONE-Net) portion of the NGEN-R Service Management, Integration, and Transport (SMIT) contract located in Manama, Bahrain.

This program is the largest IT services initiative for the Navy, encompassing cybersecurity services, network operations, service desk, and data transport. Leidos supports the Navy in unifying its shore-based networks and data management to enhance capability and service while reducing costs by focusing under one enterprise network.

The selected candidate will oversee all aspects of Information Systems (IS) data availability, integrity, authentication, confidentiality, and non-repudiation. They will provide leadership in executing information security management services, offering a wide range of information security activities and operations at an approved level of security across the enterprise.

Main Job Tasks:

1. Implement and monitor security configurations on Cyber Security devices.
2. Develop and enforce Government-approved security policies, plans, and procedures; implement data network security measures; operate and monitor network intrusion detection and forensic systems; conduct IS security incident handling.
3. Operate Endpoint Security Systems (Trellix/MDE), firewalls, Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), other point of presence security tools, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and related security operations.
4. Perform defensive cyber operation duties including ensuring workstation and server compliance with Security Technical Implementation Guides; identifying cybersecurity incidents using Trellix, Tenable SecurityCenter, RedSeal, Splunk SIEM, and other automated tools; performing forensics and remedial actions; and reporting statistics.
5. Supervise a small team and communicate routinely with the government customer as the Subject Matter Expert for all systems under their purview.

Required Qualifications:

• A US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree and 4–8 years of relevant experience (or 14 years of experience with a high school degree).
• Compliant with DoD 8140 IAT Level III.
• Possess at least one OS/network certification (e.g., CCNP, CCNA, MDAA, Microsoft Endpoint Administrator, Microsoft Azure Administrator).
• Experience operating, maintaining, and administering endpoint security detection and response services and solutions.
• Experience configuring and maintaining BIND/DNS solutions.
• Extensive networking experience with hands-on knowledge of configuring routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments.

Desirable Qualifications:

• 10 years' experience across a broad range of programs with increasing responsibility in information assurance and cybersecurity support, including security configuration, management services, data protection, anti-virus, malware detection, host-based and endpoint security, and audit services.
• Top Secret Clearance.
• ITIL v3 or v4 Foundation.
• CISSP or CASP+ certifications.
• Strong communication skills and experience creating technical reports.
• Scripting and automation experience (PowerShell/Ansible).