Operations Security Advisor/Cybersecurity Incident Response Engineer, Sr

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, is seeking a senior cybersecurity professional to lead investigations of complex security incidents and define system-wide security objectives in support of national security information systems.

The role emphasizes research on vulnerabilities, configuration of secure systems, and oversight of Security Test & Evaluation, audits, and accreditation processes to ensure robust protection of data and infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience; Advanced Degree preferred.
• 8-15 years of experience in systems security.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigation of complex security incidents to determine impact.
• Define security objectives and system performance requirements.
• Research tools and trends in network vulnerabilities.
• Configure and validate secure systems; test security products.
• Maintain incident, damage, and threat assessment programs.
• Manage Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) reports.
• Ensure system audits and corrective measures.
• Design and recommend integrated system solutions to protect data.
• Establish program controls to mitigate risks and obtain accreditation.
• Review processes and security protocols for improved protection.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Encryption knowledge

Vulnerability assessment

Penetration testing

Cyber forensics

Incident response

Agency liaison

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Creates cyber-intelligence tools / methods and performs research and analysis in order to mitigate and eliminate high level data and cyber security risks. Designs, tests and implements state-of-the-art secure operating systems, networks, and database products. Conducts risk assessment and provides recommendations for application design.

• Leads the investigation of complex computer and information security incidents to determine extent of compromise to national security information and automated information systems. Makes recommendations on how to implement additional security protocols to reduce similar security incidents in the future.

• Defines security objectives and system-level performance requirements.

• Researches and stays abreast of tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trends in computer network vulnerabilities.

• Configures and validates secure systems, tests security products/systems to detect computer and information security weaknesses.

• Maintains the computer and information security incident, damage and threat assessment programs.

• Responsible for the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by each government accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results and preparation of required reports.

• Responsible for system audits and ensures all corrective measures are completed.

• Designs, develops, or recommends integrated system solutions ensuring proprietary/confidential data and systems are protected.

• Establishes strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and supports obtaining certification and

• accreditation of systems.

• Reviews processes and security protocols and makes recommendations for increased cyber security protection.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience; Advanced Degree preferred.

• 8-15 years of experience in systems security.

Other Job Specific Skills

• Must be able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.

• Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Must be able to balance multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Advanced knowledge of encryption, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, cyber forensics, intrusion detection, and incident response and remediation.

• May interface with external entities including law enforcement, and intelligence/government agencies.

• Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment.

Compensation Ranges

Compensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract-specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience. The compensation displayed for this role is a general guideline based on these factors and is unique to each role. Monetary compensation is one component of ASM's overall compensation and benefits package for employees.

EEO Requirements

It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies.

All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described in "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" above are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. (For example, "light office duties' or "lifting up to 50 pounds" or "some travel" required.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

$80,200 - 111,300

EEO Requirements

It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, gender identity, veteran status, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies.

All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, veteran status, disability, gender identity, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.