EMW · 7 hours ago
C004611 Senior Technician (Cyber Security) (NS) - FRI 6 Feb
Norfolk, VA
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expEMW is seeking a Senior Technician specializing in Cyber Security to assist in maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of their systems. The role involves managing endpoint security, conducting vulnerability assessments, and supporting cyber incident investigations.
Cyber SecurityInformation and Communications Technology (ICT)IT Infrastructure
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Applies and maintains specific security measures as required by organisational policy and local risk assessments
Contributes to the identification of risks that arise from potential technical solution architectures
Suggests alternate solutions or countermeasures to mitigate risks
Defines secure systems configurations in compliance with intended architectures
Supports investigation of suspected attacks and security breaches
Follows standard approaches for the technical assessment of information systems against information assurance policies and business objectives
Makes routine accreditation decisions
Recognises decisions that are beyond their scope and responsibility level and escalates according
Reviews and performs risk assessments and risk treatment plans
Identifies typical risk indicators and explains prevention measures
Maintains integrity of records to support and justify decisions
Carries out routine operational procedures, including the execution of specified automation tools/scripts
Contributes to maintenance and installation
Monitors and reports on infrastructure performance to enable service delivery
Resolves issues or refers to others for assistance
Undertakes low-complexity routine vulnerability assessments using automated and semi-automated tools
Escalates issues where appropriate
Contributes to documenting the scope and evaluating the results of vulnerability assessments
Works with access controls for firewalls and endpoint security solutions
Assists in the operation of day-to-day administrative transactions and systems
Performs periodic system backups and produces standard monitoring reports
Coordinates user access and maintains security checklists and authorization tables
Tests the effectiveness of new or revised information security procedures and tools
Performs information gathering and research on key elements of IT security policies
Assists senior colleagues in identifying and analysing critical issues in IT security policies
Executes IT security policies and standards within a specific region in organization
Conducts performance reviews on implementation of IT security policies
Generates status reports for senior management to ensure the implementation of IT security policies
Qualification
Required
The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance
Secondary educational qualification with 4 years post-related experience
At least 4 years practical experience of implementation and maintenance of cyber security systems within a large organization
Working experience administrating and monitoring cyber security software
Good understanding of cyber security systems and the ability to work independently to solve problems
Working experience troubleshooting technical issues and providing technical support to end-users
Language: A thorough knowledge of English, both written and spoken, is essential
Preferred
Security Professional certification (CEH, GIAC, ISC2, or other relevant certification)
Company
EMW
EMW is a systems integration firm that specializes in offering a wide range of services in the ICT and telecommunications infra sector.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Heather Stevens
CFO
Ralph Kennedy Pope
General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer
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