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Information Security Operations Specialist

6 days ago

PayCompetitive
LocationWashington/District Of Columbia
Employment typeOther

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 9969
      Employer Industry: Information Technology and Cybersecurity

      Why consider this job opportunity:
      - Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
      - Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
      - Supportive and collaborative work environment
      - Chance to work with cutting-edge security assessment tools and best practices
      - Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
      - Must have reliable Internet and a quiet workspace if working remotely

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Support systems/network monitoring to ensure compliance with current policies and security requirements
      - Provide guidance and strategies to ensure adherence to Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and other regulations
      - Monitor the information technology architecture to maintain a robust information system security infrastructure
      - Report and investigate information systems security incidents and violations
      - Conduct monitoring and analysis of potential security risks at customer sites and recommend corrective actions

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - Minimum of 3 years of specialized Information Security experience with an Associate's Degree in a related field
      - DOD 8570 IAT Level II certification (or better)
      - At least 3 years of experience with enterprise Linux and Windows Server security configurations
      - Working knowledge of assessment tools such as Tenable Nessus, Splunk, and nmap
      - 2+ years of experience using NIST 800-53a RMF to conduct A&A assessments

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - Comfortable presenting to all levels of staff and creating presentations
      - Ability to develop and use custom scripts (bash and Windows PowerShell or equivalent)
      - Prior experience with the Department of State and application security principles
      - 5 years of equivalent experience without a degree, with relevant certifications such as CASP, CISSP, or CISA

      #Cybersecurity #InformationSecurity #CareerOpportunity #GovernmentContracting #ITJobs

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