Cyber Security Analyst

Description

SRC has been tasked with analyzing existing OpenShift cluster deployments and designing solutions to address identified shortcomings.  The team needs a senior cyber security analyst with in-depth knowledge and experience in risk management and selecting, applying, and validating technical security controls in Linux, database, and web server software.

The ideal candidate must be able to work autonomously and think through technical problems without the input or influence of others.  The position requires technical experience and expertise and a proven history of problem solving and solution implementation.  Additionally, the position requires a firm understanding of risk management to design, implement, and support security solutions for new technologies and IT systems.

Day-to-day activities include:

• Understanding existing technical requirements and customer needs.
• Identifying security requirements and selecting the most effective and efficient means to meet those requirements.
• Authoring technical documentation to support requests for approval to operate on target networks.
• Identifying new technology patterns and proposing updates to existing systems to take advantage of technology improvements.

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Requirements

• Secret clearance within 6 months of hire
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related discipline
• At least ten years of experience in the design, testing, and implementation of technical security controls in IT systems
• Five or more years of experience selecting, applying, and testing security controls with the following technologies:
  • Enterprise Linux (RHEL, Rocky, CentOS)
  • MariaDB/MySQL databases
  • Apache HTTPd and/or nginx web servers
• Risk Management Framework (RMF) experience preferred

Desired Skills

• With little supervision, design and develop solutions for the automated application of technical security controls on various IT products.
• Analyze problem sets, perform risk assessments of existing environments, and propose solutions for reducing risk and addressing identified pain points.
• Draft and validate technical documentation to support the approval to operate IT systems on target networks.  This includes understanding the documentation requirements and process workflows associated with DoD networks and systems.
• Mentor junior security analysts in the execution of risk analysis, assessment, and reduction.

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET LEVEL

Travel Requirements

• Minimal travel required

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

 

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

 

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