Senior Cyber Incident Response & Security Engineering

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company in Concord, NH seeks a senior cybersecurity specialist to lead investigations, define security objectives, and configure secure systems. Role involves staying current on threats and implementing robust defenses in a federal contractor environment.

Requirements include 8–15 years in systems security, a Bachelor’s in CS or related field (advanced degree preferred), and strong skills in encryption, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead investigation of complex computer and information security incidents to determine extent of compromise to national security information and automated information systems.
• Define security objectives and system-level performance requirements.
• Research and stay abreast of tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trends in computer network vulnerabilities.
• Configure and validate secure systems; test security products/systems to detect weaknesses.
• Maintain 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 reports.
• Responsible for system audits and ensures all corrective measures are completed.
• Design, develop, or recommend integrated system solutions ensuring proprietary/confidential data and systems are protected.
• Establish strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and support obtaining certification and accreditation of systems.
• Review processes and security protocols and make recommendations for increased cyber security protection.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Encryption

Vulnerability assessment

Penetration testing

Cyber forensics

Intrusion detection

Incident response

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Advanced Degree preferred

Job description

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company in Concord, NH seeks a senior cybersecurity specialist to lead investigations, define security objectives, and configure secure systems. Role involves staying current on threats and implementing robust defenses in a federal contractor environment.

Requirements include 8–15 years in systems security, a Bachelor’s in CS or related field (advanced degree preferred), and strong skills in encryption, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing,