Information Technology Specialist (Cyber Security)

Chenega Corporation; North Carolina; Remote; USD 120,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Information Technology Specialist (Cyber Security) to ensure the security and integrity of information assets. This remote role involves developing security plans, performing risk assessments, and utilizing cybersecurity tools. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree or extensive experience in the field, along with necessary certifications and a secret clearance. Join a supportive culture focused on professional development and making a positive impact.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Well-being programs

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT or equivalent experience required.
• Secret clearance required.
• Baseline Certification for IAM-I required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate System Security Plans and Risk Assessments.
• Monitor systems performance and report security incidents.
• Collaborate in threat assessment and vulnerability analysis.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Vulnerability Management

Risk Assessment

Security Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

High school diploma or GED with 6+ years experience

Tools

PowerShell

Command scripting

ACAS

SCCM

Active Directory

Job description

Overview

Information Technology Specialist (Cyber Security)

Remote

Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!

Chenega IT Enterprise Services (CITES) offers forward-thinking technology solutions to federal agencies and the DoD. Formed in 2016 to serve federal customers CONUS, CITES has grown quickly into a best practices leader for the modern federal enterprise.

The Information Technology Specialist (Cyber Security) shall be responsible for ensuring the security, integrity, and availability of information assets through the application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of IT services and the rapid and effective response to security incidents. They serve as the sole cybersecurity expert on the team and routinely write and contribute to policy and other autoritative documents.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, review, and evaluate System Security Plans, Interconnection Security Agreements, Risk Assessments, Plan of Actions and Milestones (POAM), System Requirements Traceability Matrix (SRTM), Security Assessment Reports, and Contingency Plans as well as other required documentation to satisfy Certification and Accreditation (C&A)/Assessment and Authorization (A&A) requirements in accordance with government policies and procedures.
• Define and/or review stakeholder security objectives, protection needs and concerns, security requirements, and associated validation methods.
• Perform/review scans, review the results, and write necessary reports and plans.
• Monitor systems performance and report trends or incidents that impact the security posture of supported systems and networks.
• Utilize Army-approved vulnerability scanning tools and reports to identify, remediate, and report vulnerabilities/trends and to support remediation analytics.
• Submit network and system changes and major version software updates through the change management process for approval prior to deployment or distribution.
• Participate in security compliance efforts that will be assessed and validated by the government IAW DoD Instruction 8510.01 and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-53, Revision 5, and NIST Special Publication 800- 53A, Revision 4.
• Provide collaborative courses of action (COA) for observed issues, trends, or vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate in threat assessment, vulnerability analysis, risk assessment, and system/network risk migration.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Information Technology-related field OR
  • High school diploma or GED and 6+ years of information technology experience related to the cybersecurity discipline, or a combination of experience and training may be used in lieu of a degree
• Possess Baseline Certification for IAM-I IAW DoD 8570.01-M and BBP 05-PR-M-0002 (CompTIA Security+ CE, (ISC)2 Certification Authorization Professional, or GIAC Security Leadership Certificate) required.
• Secret clearance required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency in the use of cybersecurity tools (current Army-approved version) to maintain acceptable security posture and identify/remediate vulnerabilities.
• Knowledgeable in the Army’s Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) program, process, and mitigation actions.
• Knowledgeable in supporting roles and interactions of Army enterprise cyber tools (e.g., ACAS, AESS, AEMS, SCCM, eMASS, SCAP/STIG, Active Directory, and Group Policy).
• Experience in security engineering involving various computer hardware and software operating systems and application solutions in both a Cloud and in LAN/WAN configurations is desired.
• Experience implementing DoD and Federal IA Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes, STIG review, IA controls, and developing and maintaining associated documentation and policy.
• Experience with PowerShell and Command scripting is desired.

How you’ll grow

At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn.

We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.

Benefits

At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits.

Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you.

Chenega MIOS’s culture

Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives.

Corporate citizenship

Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities.

Learn more about Chenega’s impact on the world.

Chenega MIOS News- https://chenegamios.com/news/

Tips from your Talent Acquisition Team

We want job seekers exploring opportunities at Chenega MIOS to feel prepared and confident. To help you with your research, we suggest you review the following links:

Chenega MIOS web site - www.chenegamios.com

Glassdoor - https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Chenega-MIOS-EI_IE369514.11,23.htm

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/1472684/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chenegamios/

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Teleworking Permitted?

Yes

Teleworking Details

All members of this team are full-time remote.

Estimated Salary/Wage

USD $120,000.00/Yr. Up to USD $168,000.00/Yr.