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Cyber Security Specialist

Location: Portsmouth, VA
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Employment Class: Full-Time Regular

FLSA Classification: Exempt - Salaried

Salary Range: $65K - $75K DOE

Position Summary

Command Cyber Solutions (a federal government contractor) is seeking a qualified Cyber Security Specialist who has IT experience with Cyber Security Policy and threat mitigation. The successful candidate will have:

• IT experience in all aspects of Cyber Security with a vast array of IT systems involving end user as well as enterprise-level networks.
• Knowledge and experience in Cyber Security Tools, network topologies, intrusion detection, PKI, and secured networks.
• Knowledge of implementation and security levels and roles necessary for successful deployment.
• Must possess a high level of expertise in developing long term strategies and be knowledgeable about various cyber threats and their mitigation.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for defining, coordinating, monitoring hospital information system security environment, and investigating suspected violations of information security policies.
• Provide support to client server environment through research, testing, and evaluation of computer security products and procedures to provide a reliable and secure computing environment. Consult with site staff to collect all system-related information necessary to prepare for intrusion detection system installation, configuration, and maintenance.
• Assess site systems for the appropriate network and operating system software version levels, and research and recommend appropriate patch levels as required.
• Demonstrate the operation and management of the intrusion detection system.
• Review current and future network security designs and recommend secure configurations to appropriate administrators.
• Monitor corporate network ingress and egress points for potential intrusions or other unsolicited connection attempts.
• Assist in the development, periodic review, and implementation of IMD security policies/guidelines /standard as requested by site staff.
• Design and implement defense-in-depth security procedures that utilize firewalls, host and network-based intrusion detection systems, and other security devices to ensure the highest levels of security are maintained.
• Determine applicability, system responsibility, and required compliance procedures for DOD IAVA and reports compliance status to command designated reporting agent.
• Apply oral and written communication skills, and time management and analytical skills in daily duties.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Preferred bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as computer science, information technology, or engineering. Relevant experience can substitute for education.
• Five (5) years of experience with information assurance, engineering, or operational support to the DoD, including supporting information operations, Cyber operations, system administration, and systems security.
• Five (5) years of experience with a DoD certification and accreditation program, including developing or analyzing security test and evaluation reports.
• Experience with evaluating information assurance (IA) compliance of a system against current RMF and DoD Cybersecurity policies.
• Experience in working with the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).

Certification Requirements:

• DoD 8570, DoD 8140.01M IAT Level II certification (Security+)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of applicable regulations including: DoD 8500.02, DoD 8510, NIST SP 800, 37, NIST SP 800, 53 or 53A, NIST 800 53-r4, NIST SP 800, 30, or CNSSI 1253.

Working Conditions/Working Environment/Physical Demands:

• Basic office work environment at government facility location.
• Hours of operation are M-F between 0600-1800; work will be performed during core business hours. 
• Occasionally, project requirements may require temporary adjustment of work hours/days.
• Duties are subject to change based on the needs of the customer.

Command Cyber Solutions is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

Potawatomi Federal Solutions is a federal government contractor who provides essential services and administrative support to Potawatomi Business Development Corporations’ family of industry-leading federal government contracting subsidiaries. We are 100% tribally owned small business of the Forest County Potawatomi Community of Wisconsin. In 2007, we launched with one mission in mind: to create a profitable tribal enterprise to allow us to invest in the health, wellness, education, environment and future of our people for generations to come. What fuels your fire? We invite you to find out by exploring our career opportunities and joining our dynamic team of innovative professionals!

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