USAJOBS · 5 hours ago
Security Technologist - Entry to Mid Level (Maryland)
Fort Meade, Maryland, USA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$58K/yr - $133K/yr
0+ years expUSAJOBS is part of the Department of Defense and is seeking a Security Technologist. The role involves assessing, designing, procuring, installing, inspecting, and maintaining technology-based security systems to protect against various threats.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Security and Counterintelligence organization is responsible for the protection of the National Security Agency's information, people, and facilities worldwide. In support of this mission, Security Technologists oversee the development, installation and maintenance of physical security systems. These systems and installations must meet stringent national security directives, UL standards and various national and local codes. These systems are an integral element of an overall security theory, posture and infrastructure designed to efficiently deter, delay, detect and identify threats to NSA's employees, resources and facilities. The Security Technologist work role supports the Physical Security division
The System Administrator function is responsible for planning and coordinating the installation, testing, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of hardware and software systems for enterprise computer networks. Specific responsibilities include:
Planning and scheduling the installation of new or modified hardware and operating systems and application software
Managing accounts, network rights, and access to systems and equipment
Managing system resources including performance, capacity, availability, serviceability, and recoverability
Implementing security procedures and tools; (STIG/STE/STN)
Developing and documenting systems administration standard operating procedures
Resolving hardware/software interface and interoperability problems
Ensuring systems availability, functionality, integrity, and efficiency
Maintaining system configurations
Managing the installation and integration of systems fixes, updates, and enhancements
Provide remote customer support to resolve specific physical security issues
The Database Administrator function is responsible for planning, development, implementation, and administration of systems for the acquisition, storage, and retrieval of data for enterprise computer networks
Analyzing and defining data requirements and specifications
Designing, normalizing, developing, installing, and implementing databases
Maintaining, monitoring, performance tuning, backup, and recovery of databases
Installing, configuring, and maintaining database management systems software
Analyzing and planning for anticipated changes in data capacity requirements
Developing and administering data standards, policies, and procedures
Developing and implementing data mining and data warehousing programs
Evaluating and providing recommendations on new database technologies and architectures
The Network Administrator function is responsible for planning, analysis, design, development, testing, quality assurance, configuration, installation, implementation, integration, maintenance, and/or management of information in data, and/or video formats for enterprise computer networks
Analyzing and defining network requirements
Defining and maintaining network architecture and infrastructure
Configuring and optimizing network servers, hubs, firewalls, routers, and switches
Analyze network workload
Monitoring network capacity and performance
Diagnosing and resolving network problems
Developing network backup and recovery procedures
Installing, testing, maintaining, and upgrading network operating systems software
The Information Systems Security Specialist function is responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, availability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools for enterprise computer networks
Developing policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data
Conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs
Promoting awareness of security issues among management and ensuring sound security principles are reflected in organizations visions and goals
Conducting systems security evaluations, audits, and reviews
Developing systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures
Developing and implementing programs to ensure that systems, network, and data users are aware of, understand, and adhere to systems security policies and procedures
Participating in network and systems design to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security policies
Facilitating the gathering. Analysis, and preservation of evidence used in the prosecution of computer crimes
Assessing security events to determine impact and implementing corrective actions
Qualification
Required
A degree in any field is acceptable
Relevant experience must be in one or more of the following: computer systems administration; systems networking; building, installing, maintaining, or training on technology-based security systems or equipment (for example, alarms, access control, closed circuit TV, and cipher locks)
ENTRY/DEVELOPMENTAL: Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 4 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree and no experience
FULL PERFORMANCE: Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 7 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience
All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph
Preferred
Installation and maintenance of Intrusion Detection and Physical Access Control Systems software applications
Installation and maintenance of Video over IP/CCTV systems
System Administration experience with Windows or Linux based operating systems and servers
Network Administration experience
Nutanix, Citrix, or Red Hat Linux is not required but would be desirable
CCNA Certification
SolarWinds
CompTIA Security+
Proficient understanding of SQL databases and database technology
Install, configure, and maintain switches and firewalls from major manufacturers (Cisco, Sonic Wall, Dell, etc.)
Benefits
NSA offers a comprehensive benefits package.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
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