Job Summary: Seeking a highly skilled, Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join our team in Arlington, VA. The Cybersecurity Analyst will be responsible for protecting digital assets, identifying, and mitigating security risks, and responding to security incidents.
Job Description & Requirements: This role plays a critical part in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the program. The ideal candidate has a strong and proven understanding of ACAS, Splunk and other cybersecurity tools, extensive experience in vulnerability analysis and incident response, excellent communication skills, and is proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable to changing security landscapes.
Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS058, T4, Band 7
Key Responsibilities:
- Detection/Monitoring: Continuously monitor and analyze systems for unusual activity and potential threats.
- Vulnerability Assessments: Conduct regular vulnerability assessments to identify and address security weaknesses.
- Dashboard Development: Develop and configure advanced dashboards in security platforms (e.g., ACAS, Splunk) to monitor, analyze, and report on cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and compliance status, ensuring actionable insights for proactive defense measures.
- Incident Response: Investigate security breaches and other cybersecurity incidents, providing timely and effective responses.
- Security Measures: Develop and implement robust security measures to protect information systems from unauthorized access and cyber threats.
- Collaboration: Work closely with IT and security teams to enhance security protocols and ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Reporting: Prepare detailed reports on security incidents, mitigation strategies, and overall security posture.
- Threat Intelligence: Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies to proactively address potential risks.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- 4 years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
- 7+ years of direct experience in Cybersecurity.
- 4+ years of experience displaying proficiency in network security technologies and tools.
- 4+ years of experience displaying strong knowledge of operating systems (e.g., Windows, Linux).
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, tools, and techniques.
- Experience with security information and event management (SIEM) systems (e.g. Splunk).
- Proficiency in conducting vulnerability assessments using ACAS.
- Security+ or equivalent certification (DoD 8570 for IAT).
Desired Skills & Qualifications:
- IAT level III certification (CASP+, CISA, CISSP, or GCIH) or the ability to obtain certification within six months of hiring.
- 5+ years of cybersecurity experience in the Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence community.
- Familiarity with NIST Risk Management concepts and processes.
Please provide a MS Word resume and quantify the following number of years and projects and list clients and certifications –
QUALIFICATION
Department of Defense (DoD) – number of years
Intelligence Community (IC) – number of years
Active TS/SCI Clearance – Yes/No [list/date]
Information Systems Security – number of years
Cybersecurity – number of years
Network Security technologies/tools – number of years
Operating Systems – number of years
Cybersecurity principles/tools/techniques – number of years
Security Information/Event Management (SIEM) systems – number of years
Vulnerability Assessments using ACAS – number of years
NIST Risk Management concepts/processes – number of years
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Certification [Security+ (ce), DoDD 8570]
IAM level II certification [CASP+, GSLC, CISM, CISSP, CCISO, etc.]