Cybersecurity Specialist

Mercer Engineering Research Center; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Tuition Assistance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to enhance their security posture. This role offers the opportunity to sustain network security, conduct risk analyses, and implement cutting-edge security technologies. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and be proficient in software security and compliance. With a focus on innovation, this position provides a chance to make a significant impact in the fields of aviation and defense. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to safeguarding critical information systems and advancing your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.
• Proficiency in software security and compliance with expertise in at least one area.

Responsibilities

• Sustain network security through testing and application of policy.
• Conduct threat analysis and implement vulnerability assessments.

Skills

Network Security

Risk Analysis

Vulnerability Assessment

Security Testing

Incident Response

Education

Degree in Cybersecurity

Degree in Computer Engineering

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Forensics

Tools

Burp Suite

Nmap

Metasploit

OWASP Testing

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Responsibilities include:

1. Sustain network/information system security through testing, analysis, and application of policy and controls.
2. Obtain certification and accreditation of systems, including process support, analysis, coordination, security testing, documentation, investigations, research, and audits.
3. Conduct threat and risk analysis, and analyze the impact of systems and technologies to mitigate risks.
4. Implement vulnerability assessments and configuration audits to detect security issues.
5. Analyze, investigate, test, evaluate, and deploy security technologies and procedures.
6. Run diagnostics on data changes to verify breaches.
7. Develop custom security systems for software, networks, data centers, and hardware.
8. Develop and implement security standards, guidelines, and procedures.
9. Evaluate security certification testing and document security plans and risk assessments.
10. Perform security incident evidence gathering, evaluation, and remediation.
11. Apply Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and review analysis results.
12. Conduct counteractive protocols, report incidents, and customize risk ratings.
13. Utilize tools like OWASP testing, Dynamic and Static Application Security Testing, IDS/IPS, Burp Suite, Nmap, and Metasploit.

Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.
• Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Forensics, or related field from an ABET-accredited institution with relevant experience.
• Proficiency in software security, system administration, security testing, and compliance, with expertise in at least one area.
• Certification: CompTIA Security+ CE.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Airlines, Aviation, Defense, Space Manufacturing

Benefits inferred include medical, vision, 401(k), tuition assistance, and disability insurance.