4259 Cyber Security Officer with Security Clearance

OVERVIEW: We are seeking a Cyber Security Officer to join our team and support our mission critical customer in Reston, VA. As our Junior Cyber Security Officer, you will maintain operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Performs a variety collaboration and coordination efforts regarding Information Assurance (IA) and Computer Network Defense (CND) functions which are broad in nature and support multi-tier IA and CND functions to include, but not limited to, systems engineer, audit/inspection, infrastructure support, certification and accreditation, vulnerability management, detection and response support services.
• Provides support for a program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance program.
• Provides support for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Maintains operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed.
• Assists with the management of security aspects of the information system and performs day-to-day security operations of the system.
• Evaluates security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information.
• Performs vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support certification and accreditation. Executes policies and guidance provided by senior functional/technical leads.
• Plan and coordinate the IT security programs and policies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience related to specific functional area.
• Currently hold, or be able to attain a CompTIA CYSA+ or equivalent IAT Level II certification.
• Experience and knowledge on:
• Experience supporting cybersecurity oversight, collection, and analysis of threat intelligence, event analysis, and incident response.
• Experience supporting 24x7x365 operations in a cybersecurity, IT or related watch environment.
• Experience supporting reporting on daily performance and health metrics to provide ongoing situational awareness to Government leadership.
• Experience using incident case management systems to document and report on incidents.
• Experience following and improving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Experience supporting vulnerability management, cyber threat intelligence, and fusion.
• Understanding of classified Government networks, technology stacks, and cybersecurity operations.
• Experience working individually as well as actively participating on integrated teams.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Security certifications: CCNA Security, CySA+, SSCP, or equivalent certification
• AWS, Cloud certifications
• Self starter with strong initiative CLEARANCE:
• Top Secret minimum