Cyber/Network Security Specialist Level 2 (11851)

Company: Obsidian Solutions Group
Location: Germantown
Posted on: October 14, 2020

Job Description:

Cyber/Network Security Specialist Level 2Primary Location: Germantown, MDMust be a U.S. citizenSecurity Clearance: Active?DOE "Q" or TOP SECRET equivalent with SCI accessThis position is contingent upon awardJob SummaryThe primary function of the Cyber/Network Security Specialist Level 2 will be to support TSP operations and teams during Technical Security investigations, inquiries, inspections, and reviews.Key Responsibilities* Safeguard networks against unauthorized infiltration, modification, destruction, or disclosure.* Conduct network traffic analysis for anomalies.* Research, evaluate, test, and recommend new security software or devices.* Provide recommendations on information assurance engineering standards, implementation dependencies, changing information assurance related technologies.* Prepare evaluation reports and recommends remedial action.* Perform risk assessments and makes recommendations to customers.* Advise government program managers on security testing methodologies and processes.* Periodically review system security to accommodate changes to policy or technology.* Coordinate Automated Information System (AIS) security inspections, tests, and reviews as part of TSP operations and surveys.* Develop policies and procedures for responding to security incidents, and for investigating and reporting security violations and incidents.* Ensure proper protection or corrective measures are taken when an incident or vulnerability is discovered within a system.* Evaluate threats and vulnerabilities to ascertain whether additional safeguards are needed. Assess changes in the system, its environment, and operational needs that could affect create technical security vulnerabilities.* Provide support services for Conduct periodic testing of the security posture of the AIS.* Provide expert research and analysis in support of expanding programs and area of responsibility.Education and Experience* Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in the Information Technology or Computer Security field with two (2) years of experience;* OR Associate's degree in the Information Technology or Computer Security field with three (3) years of experience;* OR five (5) years of experience with Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, and workstations.* Must have Global Industrial Cyber Security Certification (GICSP) and GIAC Security Essentials (GSE) Certification.* Must be certified Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level 2 IAW DoD Directive 8570.01-M.* Documented experience analyzing and synthesizing information with other relevant data sources, providing guidance and mentorship to others in cyber threat analysis and operations, evaluating, interpreting, and integrating all sources of information, and fusing computer network attack analyses with counterintelligence and law enforcement investigations.Knowledge and Skills* Must be familiar with security policy/manuals and the appropriate DOE, Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS), Intelligence Community (IC), and other guiding policy documents.* May be required to obtain additional skills and/or certifications related to cyber/digital/network analysis.* Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOE, military/civilian personnel, and industry partners.* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).* Possess a high degree of originality, creativity, initiative requiring minimal supervision.Physical Requirements and Work Environment* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* Employee is required to be able to occasionally stand; walk; sit; use hands and /or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; operated vehicles and office equipment, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell.* Physical and psychological capabilities are required which allow him/her to perform activities during sustained periods of intense concentration, working with electrical hazards, under adverse weather conditions, in confined and restricted areas.* The ability to climb and work at heights; lift and carry heavy loads of at least 50 pounds.Travel* TBDDisclaimerThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.Company OverviewObsidian Solutions Group (OSG) is a diversified consulting and technology company providing flexible and responsive solutions to federal, state, and local agencies and organizations. Our core domains are overseas and domestic mission support operations, collection/analysis/identification, and information technology. Obsidian Solutions Group is comprised of strategic and operational personnel who provide its clients deep domain expertise across a comprehensive spectrum of skill sets, allowing mission accomplishment and development of long-term capabilities.Obsidian Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, any other non-merit factor, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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