Senior Cybersecurity & Network Defense Analyst

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipton-Ross Inc. is seeking multiple Computer System Security Analyst 3s for a contract opportunity in Newport News, VA. The role focuses on securing operating systems, networks, and databases, conducting risk assessments, and addressing security issues across architectures and firewalls.

Candidates should have DoD STIG testing experience, familiarity with network tech, and the ability to work with regulatory reporting. The position requires a bachelor's degree and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 5+ years of experience.
• 4+ years' experience in IT network or system administration.
• 4+ years' experience executing DoD STIG testing with analysis proficiency.
• Experience with Layer 3 switches, firewalls, OSPF, RADIUS, ACLs.

Responsibilities

• Designs, tests, and implements state-of-the-art secure operating systems, networks, and database products. Conducts risk assessment and provides recommendations for application design. Involved in a wide range of security issues including architectures, firewalls, electronic data traffic, and network access. Uses encryption technology, penetration and vulnerability analysis of various security technologies, and information technology security research. May prepare security reports to regulatory agencies.

Skills

Risk assessment

Encryption knowledge

Penetration testing

Regulatory reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree (with 5+ years)

Master's Degree (with 3 years)

Ph.D. (0 years)

Certification substituting Bachelor's

Tools

VMware

ESXi

Splunk

Cisco devices

Juniper devices

Alcatel devices

Wireshark

Job description

Chipton-Ross Inc. is seeking multiple Computer System Security Analyst 3s for a contract opportunity in Newport News, VA. The role focuses on securing operating systems, networks, and databases, conducting risk assessments, and addressing security issues across architectures and firewalls.

Candidates should have DoD STIG testing experience, familiarity with network tech, and the ability to work with regulatory reporting. The position requires a bachelor's degree and relevant certifications.