Trace Systems Inc. · 14 hours ago
Cyber Defense Specialist
Sumter County, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expTrace Systems Inc. is dedicated to supporting and defending national security interests, and they are seeking a Cyber Defense Specialist to join their team. This role involves managing, administering, and implementing cybersecurity Mission Defense programs to ensure the integrity of networks and systems.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Analyze identified anomalous or malicious activity to determine weaknesses exploited, exploitation methods, effects on system and information
Assist in the development indicators, alerts, and/or signatures for cybersecurity applications and tools
Correlate cyber events and/or incidents to information obtained from sources (e.g., alerts, intelligence, threat reports, etc.)
Evaluate logs from network resources (e.g., individual hosts, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, etc.)
Characterize and analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential indicators of threats to network resources
Perform trend analysis and reporting on network traffic and cyber events/incidents
Generate system and network baselines
Collect and analyze intrusion artifacts (e.g., source code, malware, trojans)
Conduct analysis of host systems (Windows and Linux) for indications of compromise
Perform initial, forensically sound collection of images and inspect to discern possible mitigation/remediation
Perform real-time incident handling (e.g., forensic collections, intrusion correlation/tracking, threat analysis, and direct system remediation) tasks
Serve as technical experts and liaisons to law enforcement personnel
Track, escalate and document cyber incidents from initial detection through final resolution, IAW SPIN-C and applicable cybersecurity regulations
Use discovered data to develop mitigations/remediation to potential network incidents
Write network guidance and report on incident findings to appropriate constituencies/stakeholders
Configure and maintain Security Information and Event Manager dashboards
Attend and participate in cybersecurity meetings, as required
Develop and submit a Cybersecurity Monthly Status Report
Develop and submit recurring/ad-hoc reports, as required by the government
Perform applicable technical support and O&M activities for cyber mission defense systems
Utilize standard software tools to perform vulnerability scans of network equipment and software; and assist network, systems and client administrators in implementing corrective actions required when vulnerabilities are detected
Other Duties as Required
Qualification
Required
Active, in-scope US Government issued Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, US Citizenship is required
DoDM 8140 IAT Level 2 (CySA+) or higher certification
DoDM 8140 CSSP‐A certification
DoDM 8140 CSSP‐IR certification
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field OR 5+ years' relevant work experience
Preferred
5+ years' relevant work experience
Company
Trace Systems Inc.
Trace Systems Inc.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kenneth Hilton
COO
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