Cyber Specialist II (Secret Clearance)

Who we are:

ShorePoint is a fast-growing, industry-recognized and award-winning cybersecurity services firm focused on high-profile, high-threat public and private sector customers who demand experience and proven security models to protect their data. We embrace a “work hard, play hard” mentality and celebrate individual and company successes. We are passionate about our mission and going above and beyond to deliver for our customers, while fostering an environment that supports creativity, accountability, mission success, critical thinking and a desire to give back to our community.  

The Perks:

As recognized members of the Cyber Elite, we work together in partnership to defend our nation’s critical infrastructure while building meaningful and exciting career development opportunities in a culture tailored to the individual’s technical and professional growth. We are committed to the belief that our team members do their best work when they are happy and well cared for. In support of this philosophy, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, major carriers for healthcare providers. Highlighted benefits include 144 hours of PTO, 11 holidays, 85% of insurance premiums covered, a 401(k), continuing education, certification maintenance and reimbursement and more.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide endpoint detection and response (EDR) monitoring, including policy development, tuning and enforcement for endpoint agents.
• Conduct monthly compliance scans of endpoint assets using automated tools and configuration guidelines.
• Ensure systems conform to established security baselines and technical standards.
• Perform weekly, monthly and ad hoc vulnerability scans and prepare assessment reports.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to address identified findings and support remediation.
• Assist with developing, tracking and updating Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs).
• Apply technical knowledge to resolve moderately complex security issues under limited supervision.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of endpoint security processes and procedures.

What you need to know:

• Working knowledge of endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools and practices.
• Familiarity with federal security configuration standards, automated compliance tools and STIG-based scanning.
• Experience performing vulnerability scans, producing reports and supporting remediation efforts.
• Understanding of POAM development and compliance tracking processes.
• Ability to work under limited supervision to resolve technical problems.

Must have’s:

• Bachelor’s degree or 3+ additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven ability to analyze complex requirements and translate them into clear, actionable tasks and processes through critical thinking.
• Applicants must currently hold and maintain an active Secret Clearance.

Beneficial to have the following:

• Industry-recognized certifications.

Where it’s done:

• Onsite (Washington, DC).