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Scientific Research Corporation · 1 day ago

Cyber Security Analyst

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company providing innovative products and services. The Cyber Security Analyst will support the information system owner in security assessments, achieve system authorizations, and ensure compliance with security policies and practices for Land Based Test Site Systems.

Biotechnology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Louise Lazzarini

Responsibilities

Supporting the information system owner to complete security assessments, achieve system authorizations, continuous monitoring, and configuration management, through eMASS

Verifying patches and virus definitions are updated on the system using existing automated tools

Adhering to pre-defined configuration management and change management policies for authorizing software prior to its implementation on systems

Verifying mitigation and closure of open vulnerabilities following the NSWC change control process

Assessing NSWC systems in accordance with Navy, NIST, DoD, and DISA guidance

Reporting security incidents in accordance with the Command's Incident Response Plan

Ensuring systems are operated, used, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with all applicable security policies and practices

Qualification

Cybersecurity experienceDoD 8570-compliant certificationEMASS experienceNISTDISA knowledgeWindowsLinux experiencePatching experienceProfessional communicationMultitasking abilityTeam playerSelf-starter

Required

Must possess an active Secret clearance at the minimum

A minimum of five (5) years of cybersecurity experience

Must currently hold a DoD 8570-compliant IAT II certification (SSCP or Security+CE with appropriate CE/OS certificate), and IAM II certification (CAP or CASP CE) or be able to obtain within six months; CE/OS certificate may include Windows or Linux

Experience with eMASS and/or Xacta, ACAS/Nessus, SCAP, Benchmarks, STIG Viewer, and POA&Ms

Experience with patching, reviewing system and event logs for operating systems such as Windows and Linux

Must be able to diagnose and solve problems within a computer network

Have knowledge of National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) and Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) standards, guidelines, and requirements as related to Cybersecurity and Risk Management

Have experience in reviewing compliance in Microsoft Windows, Red Hat Linux and other operating systems in accordance with DISA and NIST requirements

Have professional communication skills and the ability to express thoughts and ideas clearly and concisely

Must be a team player, dedicated to program support, capable of multitasking and working several complex and diverse tasks with simultaneous or near simultaneous deadlines

Be a self-starter who is accountable and requires minimal direction and supervision

Be open to new and innovative idea