Security Specialist

Lcibest; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lcibest is seeking a Security Specialist in Alexandria, VA, to develop and maintain cybersecurity plans and support organizational policies. The role involves hands-on technical support for various cybersecurity functions, including assessments and incident response.

Applicants should have 2-3+ years of related experience and must be US Citizens eligible for a government security clearance. Strong attention to detail and exceptional communication skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3+ years of related experience in vulnerability scanning & remediation, incident response.
• US Citizen required; position requires a government security clearance (Public Trust).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cybersecurity plans and processes.
• Support policy development and planning.
• Assist in developing security SOPs and analyze vulnerability assessments.
• Provide cybersecurity support for assessments and documentation.
• Coordinate technical support to resolve incidents.
• Perform cyber defense trend analysis and reporting.
• Manage incident response functions.

Skills

Identifying, capturing, containing, and reporting malware

Attention to detail

Proficiency with MS Office Products

Knowledge of vulnerabilities and exploit techniques

Cybersecurity expertise

Experience in security operations

Experience with vulnerability scanning

Security policy development experience

Compliance review experience

Problem-solving skills

Education

Minimum 2-3+ years of related experience

US Citizen required; position requires a government security clearance

Job description

Security Specialist

Full Time Alexandria, VA, US

Position Summary

The Security Specialist is responsible for providing technical support in development, implementation, and monitoring of the program's Cybersecurity Plan and Processes, including plans, reports, inspections, training, and related activities. The individual must be able to attain and maintain a valid US Government security clearance to be retained in the position.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cybersecurity plans and processes in accordance with component policies.
• Support policy development and planning.
• Assist in the development of security technical Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies and analyze the sensitivity of information and review vulnerability and risk assessments based on defined sensitivity and information flow.
• Perform all required testing and documentation submissions to support RMF processes.
• Provide cybersecurity functional support for assessments, authorizations, and documentation of fielded systems.
• Coordinate and provide expert technical support to enterprise-wide cyber defense technicians to resolve cyber defense incidents.
• Perform cyber defense trend analysis and reporting.
• Manage incident response functions.
• Strong and effective written and verbal communication skills coupled with excellent interpersonal and team skills.
• Be detail and safety-oriented.
• Other duties as assigned.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2-3+ years of related experience in vulnerability scanning & remediation, incident response.
• US Citizen required; position requires a government security clearance (Public Trust).

Skill & Certification Requirements

• Identifying, capturing, containing, and reporting malware.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with MS Office Products.
• Knowledge of vulnerabilities and exploit techniques.
• Cyber security expertise.
• Experience in security operations.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning.
• Security policy development experience.
• Compliance review experience.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Requires sitting for long periods (sedentary work).
• Requires extended use of keyboard and computer monitor.
• Extended telephone use.
• May require lifting 20-50 lbs.