Cybersecurity Specialist Advanced

• Help shape and maintain a secure cyber environment by applying cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices across enclave systems and operations.
• Support the security and performance of mission-critical systems through hands-on monitoring, troubleshooting, testing, and resolution of hardware and software IA issues.
• Drive cybersecurity initiatives by leveraging technical expertise and sound judgment to identify risks, recommend solutions, and accomplish enclave security objectives.
• Serve as a technical leader and trusted resource to junior team members by providing guidance, knowledge sharing, and mentorship in a collaborative environment.
• Partner directly with government and internal stakeholders—both remotely and onsite—to deliver assessments, provide strategic recommendations, and support evolving mission needs.
• Some travel is expected for this position.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in a STEM and/or Cyber-related field or equivalent from an accredited institution and five (5) years of Cyber technical experience.
  • Acceptable alternative: Bachelor's degree in a STEM and/or Cyber-related field with eight (8) years of DoD cyber technical experience and knowledge demonstrated in missile defense related or other complex, large DoD Programs/Projects.
• Must meet DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level III certification requirements in order to be considered.
  • Acceptable certifications include but are not limited to: CASP+ (SecurityX), CCNP, CISA, and CISSP.
• An Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility is required.
• Possess, or be able to obtain, a technical certification or three (3) years’ experience with McAfee Endpoint Security, Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Splunk, and/or implementing network, enclave, or system security toolsets, including reviewing technical assessment reports and prioritizing corrective actions.
  • If not already certified, required tool certification(s) must be obtained within six (6) months of position acceptance.

• Experience in technical review / management / assessment of Software, Cloud, Firewalls, Network Defense, Ports, Protocols, and Services Management, and / or DevSecOps.
• Prior experience supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is highly desired.
• Proven ability to work independently to solve problems quickly and completely.

• Employer Supplemented Health Insurance
• Employer Paid Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• 3% Biweekly 401(k) Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
• Competitive Salaries with Performance Incentives
• A positive working environment with supportive teammates and leadership

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