Cybersecurity Test Engineer

Gridiron IT; City of Rome (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

A leading IT service provider in Rome, NY, seeks a Cybersecurity Specialist to collaborate with teams on system evaluations for the DoD. Candidates should have experience with Linux and possess cyber security and information technology skills. The position requires a Secret clearance and offers a salary range of $80,000 - $125,000, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience with Linux command line and scripting.
• Ability to obtain Security+ CE Certification within 120 days.
• Experience with penetration testing or adversarial emulation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team to test and evaluate systems.
• Work with NIST 800-53 security controls.
• Focus on data flows and access controls.

Skills

Linux command line

Scripting in Ruby

Scripting in Python

Scripting in Bash

Networking concepts

Virtualization

Cybersecurity

Information security

Information technology

Penetration testing

NIST 800-53 security controls

Vulnerability assessment tools

Education

HS diploma or GED and 5+ years experience

Bachelor's degree and 2+ years experience

Tools

Kali Linux

Wireshark

Tripwire

Burp Suite

Metasploit

Job description

Base Pay Range

$80,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

Collaborate with a team of creative problem solvers to test and evaluate systems through a Whitebox adversarial approach for the DoD in support of our Air Force clients. Work with systems that are assessed based on the NIST 800‑53 Risk Management Framework security controls. Focus on the filtering capabilities and data flows, including low levels, within the architecture of the system, including Mandatory Access Controls and Discretionary Access Controls. Build capabilities by learning from others' expertise within our diversely skilled team.

Qualifications

• Experience with Linux command line, including scripting in Ruby, Python, and Bash, and automating basic tasks
• Experience with networking concepts
• Experience with virtualization
• HS diploma or GED and 5+ years of experience with cybersecurity, information security, or information technology, or Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience with cybersecurity, information security, or information technology
• Ability to obtain a DoD IAT Level II Compliant Security+ CE Certification within 120 days of start date

Additional Qualifications

• Experience analyzing and executing test plans and procedures
• Experience developing or analyzing technical documentation
• Experience with penetration testing or adversarial emulation
• Experience with NIST 800‑53 security controls
• Knowledge of cyber threats and how to appropriately harden a system to prevent them
• Knowledge of vulnerability assessment tools, including Kali Linux, Wireshark, Tripwire, Burp Suite, and Metasploit
• TS/SCI clearance
• OSCP, CISSP, CASP, Red Hat CSA, or GPEN Certification

Clearance

Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Secret clearance is required.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)

Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.

Equal Opportunity

Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

Company Overview

Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.

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Seniority Level

• Associate

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Professional Services