Cyber Security Operations Specialist III

SITEC Consulting; West Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SITEC Consulting is looking for a Security Operations Specialist to join our dynamic team. This role involves critical cybersecurity duties including overseeing systems' safety, developing security protocols, and managing operations that ensure data integrity. Ideal candidates will have significant experience and the necessary certifications to thrive in a fast-paced environment. We value our team members and provide comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) with company matching

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Must have a Top Secret with SCI Security Clearance.
• Experience with cybersecurity operations and network security.
• Knowledge of data availability, integrity, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Augment a security team and interact frequently with customers.
• Provide Tier 1 to Tier 3 cybersecurity services.
• Design and implement security measures and recovery plans.

Skills

General IT experience

Operating Host Based Security System (HBSS)

Firewalls

Intrusion Prevention Systems

Intrusion Detection Systems

Cyber Security experience

Education

High School Diploma (12 years experience)

Associate Degree (10 years experience)

Bachelor's Degree (8 years experience)

Master's Degree (6 years experience)

Tools

Postgre SQL

Nessus

AWS

RDS in AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

ABOUT SITEC

SITEC is an employee and customer focused Information Technology and Professional Services Firm specializing in design, development, and delivery of state-of-the-art technology solutions, as well as cybersecurity, software and systems engineering services. SITEC provides support services as required for continuous operation of the Software Support Activity Software Production Facilities including complete lifecycle services for our customers platforms.

The pay for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. Embrace this opportunity to showcase your expertise and contribute to our innovative projects. You will be given the opportunity to utilize great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, and Paid Time Off. Are you ready to take the next step in your career with us? Apply now!

WHAT DOES A CYBERSECURITY OPERATION SPECIALIST DO?

Augment a well-established team as a Security Operations Specialist. This is a collaborative team environment that entails frequent interaction with customers. This is a fast-paced team so a willingness to take on challenges to creatively solve customer requirement problems will be required. The successful candidate for Security Operations Specialist will be self-motivated and will support new development work as well as sustainment activities.

Embrace the opportunity to showcase your Security Operations Specialist expertise and contribute to impactful projects with a forward-thinking team!

WOULD YOU BE A GREAT SECURITY OPERATION SPECIALIST?

Cyber Security Operation Specialists (CSOS) provide Cyber Tier 1, Tier 2, and/or Tier 3 services, which is 24x7x365 coordination, execution, and implementation of all actions required for the containment, eradication, and recovery measures for events and incidents. Tier 1 services include malware and implant analysis, and forensic artifact handling and analysis. The CSOS provides advanced cybersecurity analytics (ACA) services which aggregates and analyzes products, data, and information to identify trends and patterns, anomalous activity, provide situational awareness of the customers networks, missions, and threats, and provide operational recommendations, visualizations, tuning requests, and custom signature creation to the CSOC and other internal and external stakeholders. The CSOS designs and implements data network security measures; operates Network Intrusion Detection and Forensics; conducts performance analysis of Information Systems security incidents; develops Continuity of Operation (COOP)/Disaster Recovery (DR) plans and supports certification of Information Systems and Networks. They supervise operation of Electronic Key Management System, other information security duties, and Public Key Infrastructure. Understands and applies more advanced concepts and processes to daily activities. Assists more senior level technicians, specialists, and managers in their activities.

REQUIREMENTS:

ACTIVE Top Secret with SCI Security Clearance at time of application

Twelve (12) years of experience with a High School Diploma; Ten (10) years of experience with an associate degree; Eight (8) years of experience with a bachelor's degree; Six (6) years of experience with a master's degree.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have general IT experience and experience with operating Host Based Security System (HBSS), firewalls, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems, other point of presences security tools, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), and related security operations.
• Must have Cyber Security experience.
• Operate and manage all aspects of Information Systems, data availability, integrity, authentication, confidentiality, and non-repudiation
• Implement and monitor security measures for communication systems, networks, and provide advice that systems and personnel adhere to
• Develop and execute security policies, plans, and procedures
• Design and implement data network security measures while operating Network Intrusion Detection and Forensics
• Conduct performance analysis of Information Systems security incidents and develop Continuity of Operation (COOP)/Disaster Recovery (DR) plans and supports certification of Information Systems and Networks.
• Supervise operation of Electronic Key Management Systems, other information security duties, and Public Key Infrastructure
• Operate Host Based Security System (HBSS), firewalls, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems, other point of presence security tools, Virtual Private Networks, and related security operations.

CERTIFICATIONS:

• IAT Level III Certifications including one of the following: CISA, GSE, SCNA, CISSP (or Associate), GCIH, and
• CSSP Analyst1 one of the following Certifications: CEH, CFR, CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA+ Security, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, Cloud+, SCYBER
  • Applicants who do not have the required certifications must obtain them within six (6) months of starting the new position.

Tech Stack

• Postgre SQL
• Nessus
• AWS
• RDS in AWS
• AWS Cloud
• Containerization
• Docker
• Kubernetes

Join our team today!

We believe in taking care of our team, both on and off the job. That's why we offer a mobile-friendly application process - because we know your time is valuable. If you're ready to take your skills to the next level and join a team that values hard work and good times, complete our application today!