Cyber Security Specialist Mid

Kaztronix LLC; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaztronix LLC seeks a Cybersecurity Specialist Mid to oversee and enhance IS security in a high-impact DoD environment at Quantico, VA. The role emphasizes data confidentiality, integrity, and availability across communications systems and networks.

Responsibilities include implementing security controls, managing HBSS and SIEM tools, performing forensics, and supporting COOP/DR and PKI/EKMS functions. A Secret clearance and Security+ or higher are required.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma required.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance required.
• Security+ (CompTIA) or higher certification required.
• Location: Quantico, VA.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor security controls to align with government standards.
• Operate firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, HBSS, and endpoint protection for networks.
• Perform incident handling, forensics, and security monitoring.
• Support COOP/DR strategies and PKI/EKMS management.
• Certify and accredit IS and networks.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Network Security

Threat Detection

Education

High school diploma

Tools

HBSS

Tenable SecurityCenter

RedSeal

McAfee SIEM

PKI

IPS

Imperva WAF

Job description

Cybersecurity Specialist Mid Quantico, VA (MCCOG) Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Specialist Mid to oversee and enhance the security of Information Systems (IS) in a high-impact DoD environment. The role involves ensuring data availability, integrity, authentication, confidentiality, and non-repudiation while implementing and maintaining robust security measures across communication systems and networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Information Security & Compliance: Implement and monitor security controls to align with governmental security standards. Develop and enforce approved security policies, plans, and procedures. Ensure compliance with DoD security frameworks and industry best practices.
• Network & Cyber Defense: Operate and maintain firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and endpoint security solutions to safeguard networks. Utilize Host-Based Security Systems (HBSS) and Intrusion Detection & Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) to detect and mitigate threats. Conduct network security monitoring, forensics, and incident handling. Perform certification and accreditation of IS and networks.
• Cybersecurity Incident Response: Identify and analyze cybersecurity incidents using tools such as Tenable SecurityCenter, RedSeal, McAfee SIEM, and Imperva Web Application & Database Firewalls. Perform forensic investigations and execute remedial actions. Maintain and report cyber defense operational metrics.
• Continuity & Key Management: Support Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) / Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies. Operate and manage Electronic Key Management Systems (EKMS) and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).

Desired Tool Experience

• Security & Compliance: HBSS, Tenable SecurityCenter, RedSeal, McAfee SIEM, PKI, IPS
• Defensive Cyber Operations: Imperva Web Application & Database Firewalls

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma required
• Clearance: Active DoD Secret Clearance required
• Certification: Security+ (CompTIA) or higher required
• Location: Quantico, VA

This is a highly technical and mission-critical role, ideal for professionals looking to apply their cybersecurity expertise in a dynamic Department of Defense (DoD) environment.

Kaztronix is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. In addition, all human resource actions in such areas as compensation, employee benefits, transfers, layoffs, training and development are to be administered objectively, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.