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Job Title: Senior Associate, Cyber Intelligence

Job Code: 24814

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Description:

Performs vulnerability and network scans under the guidance of the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) on assigned government-authorized systems.  Will be responsible for performing scans of assigned information systems, including vulnerability, network detection and mapping, and controlled interfaces.  The candidate must be knowledgeable on a variety of scanning tools, including Tenable Nessus, NMAP, and Nipper, or similar security tools.  Additionally, the ISSO must be able to create and interpret scan reports and recommend prioritized remediation plans.  Ability to script and develop parsing tools preferred, such as BASH script, Python, PowerShell script, etc.  Other ISSO responsibilities include authoring and maintaining documentation supporting the Assessment & Authorization (A&A) of assigned systems in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) under the NIST SP 800-53 and DAAPM Appendix A v2.2; performing security control assessments as part of the systems’ Continuous Monitoring Plan; overseeing configuration management of assigned systems; working with IT organization to develop device and system hardening guides following DISA and NIST guidelines; auditing systems to ensure security posture integrity; conduct periodic hardware/software inventory assessments; identifying system security controls shortcomings and developing POA&Ms; remediating control deficiencies; conducting, documenting and reporting annual self-assessments; maintaining operational information security posture for a system, program, or enclave; assist with investigating security incidents such as data spills, data integrity infractions, and malicious events; authoring and delivering security education and training to a range of audiences , as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Configure scan engines for vulnerability, network detection and mapping, and controlled interface scans
• Execute scans, generate reports, interpret results, and recommend remediation plans
• Provide any requested Assessment & Authorization (A&A) documentation of assigned systems as applicable
• Execute Continuous Monitoring Plans
• Interface with system managers and Information Technology (IT) personnel to track and resolve identified vulnerabilities
• Create, maintain, and update documentation
• Develop new concepts or standards which make significant and impactful improvements to processes, systems, solutions, or products

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.
• Active Secret security clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

• CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification
• Experience with networking equipment; running vulnerability scans and interpreting results (e.g., Tenable Nessus, Assured Compliance Assessment Solution [ACAS], NMAP, etc.)
• Flexibility to adjust to changing requirements, schedules, and priorities
• Able to socialize ideas, make recommendations, and gain team consensus
• Excellent time management and task prioritization skills
• Exceptional verbal, written, interpersonal and presentation skills, customer relationship building skills, analytical skills
• Ability work in a team environment
• Ability to script and develop parsing tools, such as BASH script, Python, PowerShell script, etc.
• CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification or ability to achieve certification within 6 months of selection
• Experience as an ISSO managing cybersecurity on classified systems under NIST SP 800-53 and DAAPM Appendix A v2.2 implementations
• Experience developing, managing, and providing evidence to close POA&Ms associated with the A&A and project management processes
• Experience with diverse workstation and server operating systems, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Windows and Linux

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