Cyber Security Specialist Junior
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Title: Cyber Security Specialist JrLocation: Norfolk Naval StationRemote/On-site: on-site with remote flexibility on occasionDuration: Long Term ContractShift: 4th shift (6pm-6am) Thursday-Saturday, then every other WednesdayPay: $25-30/hr (YOE Dependent)
Requirements:HS Diploma or GED and 2+ years of relevant experienceActive Secret ClearanceIAT II Compliance (Sec+, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, or CYSA+)
Preferred:Experience with all or any of the following: McAfee SIEM, HBSS, Tenable, Redshift, PKI, IPS
Job Description:Operate all aspects of Information Systems (IS) data availability, integrity, authentication, confidentiality, and non-repudiation. Implement and monitor security measures for communication systems, networks, and provide advice that systems and personnel adhere to established security standards and Governmental requirements for security on these systems.Perform other information security duties including operation Electronic Key Management System (EKMS), and maintenance of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).Operate Host Based Security System (HBSS), firewalls, Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), other point of presence security tools, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and related security operations.Perform defensive cyber operation duties including, but not limited to, ensuring workstation and server compliancy with Marine Corps McAfee Host Based Security System (HBSS) requirements; identifying cybersecurity incidents using HBSS, Tenable SecurityCenter, RedSeal, McAfee Security Information and Event Manager (SIEM), and other automated tools; operating Imperva Web Application and Database firewalls; performing forensics and remedial action on cybersecurity incidents; reporting defensive cyber operations statistics.Execute Government approved security policies, plans, and procedures; implement data network security measures; operate and monitor network intrusion detection and forensic systems; conduct IS security incident handling; support Continuity of Operations Plan/Disaster Recovery (COOP/DR) plans; and perform certification of IS and networks.
EEO EmployerApex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at employeeservices@apexsystems.com or 844-463-6178.
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