Cyber Security Analyst

Scientific Research Corporation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative work environment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A defense contracting firm is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to support risk management framework development at NSWCPD. Responsibilities include conducting security assessments, managing vulnerabilities, and ensuring compliance with NIST standards. Candidates must have a minimum of five years in cybersecurity and hold relevant certifications, along with an active security clearance. This role offers significant involvement in cybersecurity initiatives and the chance to work with advanced technology solutions.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• Minimum five years of cybersecurity experience.
• DoD 8570-compliant IAT II and IAM II certifications needed.

Responsibilities

• Support completion of security assessments and authorizations.
• Ensure updates to system patches and virus definitions.
• Assess systems based on NIST and DoD guidance.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

Problem-solving in computer networks

Professional communication skills

Team player

Ability to multitask

Education

Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, or similar

Tools

eMASS

Windows patching

Linux patching

Nessus

STIG Viewer

Job description

Overview

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) is a Department of Defense entity responsible for research and development, test and evaluation, engineering and fleet support organization for the Navy’s ships, submarines, military watercraft and unmanned vehicles. This requirement is for NSWCPD Code 20 Land Based Test Site Programs, which is responsible for the support of Risk Management Framework (RMF) package development of all NSWCPD Land Based Test Sites. All test site systems must receive and maintain full RMF Authority To Operate (ATO) to ensure Cyber Security and Information Assurance (IA) Hardening of all Land Based Test Site Systems. Systems in scope are both Ashore and Afloat systems within each Land Based Test Site.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the information system owner to complete security assessments, achieve system authorizations, continuous monitoring, and configuration management, through eMASS
• Verifying patches and virus definitions are updated on the system using existing automated tools
• Adhering to pre-defined configuration management and change management policies for authorizing software prior to its implementation on systems
• Verifying mitigation and closure of open vulnerabilities following the NSWC change control process
• Assessing NSWC systems in accordance with Navy, NIST, DoD, and DISA guidance
• Reporting security incidents in accordance with the Command's Incident Response Plan
• Ensuring systems are operated, used, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with all applicable security policies and practices

Requirements

• Must possess an active Secret clearance at the minimum
• A minimum of five (5) years of cybersecurity experience
• Must currently hold a DoD 8570-compliant IAT II certification (SSCP or Security+CE with appropriate CE/OS certificate), and IAM II certification (CAP or CASP CE) or be able to obtain within six months; CE/OS certificate may include Windows or Linux
• Experience with eMASS and/or Xacta, ACAS/Nessus, SCAP, Benchmarks, STIG Viewer, and POA&Ms
• Experience with patching, reviewing system and event logs for operating systems such as Windows and Linux
• Must be able to diagnose and solve problems within a computer network
• Have knowledge of National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) and Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) standards, guidelines, and requirements as related to Cybersecurity and Risk Management
• Have experience in reviewing compliance in Microsoft Windows, Red Hat Linux and other operating systems in accordance with DISA and NIST requirements
• Have professional communication skills and the ability to express thoughts and ideas clearly and concisely
• Must be a team player, dedicated to program support, capable of multitasking and working several complex and diverse tasks with simultaneous or near simultaneous deadlines
• Be a self-starter who is accountable and requires minimal direction and supervision
• Be open to new and innovative idea

Desired Skills

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, or similar
• Navy Qualified Validator (NQV)
• Experience evaluating DISA STIG configurations
• Experience with Windows and Linux patching environments
• Experience with eMASS

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET / SCI LEVEL

Travel Requirements

• Up to 10% travel may be required

About Us

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.

EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

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