Computer System Security Analyst 3

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipton-Ross Inc. is seeking multiple Computer System Security Analyst 3s for a contract opportunity in Newport News, VA. The role focuses on securing operating systems, networks, and databases, conducting risk assessments, and addressing security issues across architectures and firewalls.

Candidates should have DoD STIG testing experience, familiarity with network tech, and the ability to work with regulatory reporting. The position requires a bachelor's degree and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 5+ years of experience.
• 4+ years' experience in IT network or system administration.
• 4+ years' experience executing DoD STIG testing with analysis proficiency.
• Experience with Layer 3 switches, firewalls, OSPF, RADIUS, ACLs.

Responsibilities

• Designs, tests, and implements state-of-the-art secure operating systems, networks, and database products. Conducts risk assessment and provides recommendations for application design. Involved in a wide range of security issues including architectures, firewalls, electronic data traffic, and network access. Uses encryption technology, penetration and vulnerability analysis of various security technologies, and information technology security research. May prepare security reports to regulatory agencies.

Skills

Risk assessment

Encryption knowledge

Penetration testing

Regulatory reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree (with 5+ years)

Master's Degree (with 3 years)

Ph.D. (0 years)

Certification substituting Bachelor's

Tools

VMware

ESXi

Splunk

Cisco devices

Juniper devices

Alcatel devices

Wireshark

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking multiple Computer System Security Analyst 3's for a contract opportunity in Newport News, VA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of experience. Master's Degree and 3 years of experience. Ph.D. and 0 years of experience. A relevant professional certification can be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree.
• Four or more years' of experience with either IT Network administration or IT System administration.
• Four or more years' of experience executing DoD STIG testing with demonstrated analysis proficiency
• Prior direct experience with network technologies (Layer 3 switches, firewalls, etc.) and networking protocols and concepts such as OSPF, RADIUS, Access Control Lists and port security
• PPE: Hard hat, Safety Glasses, Hearing protection, Flashlight.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Designs, tests, and implements state-of-the-art secure operating systems, networks, and database products. Conducts risk assessment and provides recommendations for application design. Involved in a wide range of security issues including architectures, firewalls, electronic data traffic, and network access. Uses encryption technology, penetration and vulnerability analysis of various security technologies, and information technology security research. May prepare security reports to regulatory agencies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Two to four years' experience with virtualization technologies such as; VMware, ESXi, server virtualization, network virtualization, storage virtualization, virtual router, vSwitches and management of virtual applications..
• Facilitating discussions with cross-sectional teams to compile the compliance documents.
• Direct experience with Splunk, installation, configurations and creating deliverables.
• Direct experience configuring Cisco, Juniper, or Alcatel devices.
• Direct experience with tools such as Wireshark, Net Management solutions and logging solutions.
• Prior experience with system administration, operating system hardening or control systems/SCADA.
• DoD 8140 recognized certifications, e.g. Security+, Network+, CCNA, desired.
• Preferences for Leased Employee Network SME.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree is required.

School must be accredited.

WORK HOURS:

5/40 workweek. First Shift 7:30AM-4:00 PM.

MISCELLANEOUS:

Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.