RIVA Solutions, Inc.
Overview
Title: Security Specialist IV
Location: Boulder, CO (Onsite)
Terms: Full-Time
Clearance: U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
Travel: Up to 10%
RIVA Solutions supports NOAA GSL through a range of IT, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and DevOps services. Our team helps maintain secure, high-performance computing environments for NOAA researchers and operational teams.
Position Overview RIVA Solutions is seeking a Security Specialist IV to support the Global Systems Laboratory (GSL) at NOAA in Boulder, CO. The individual will help maintain a secure computing environment by identifying, resolving, and reporting security violations while ensuring compliance with federal IT mandates. The Security Specialist IV will work independently and with NOAA security staff and IT stakeholders to implement advanced cybersecurity practices and support cloud-based and on-premise security systems.
Core Responsibilities
Apply security strategies at the OS/Container/Microservice levels
Perform vulnerability and SCAP scans
Create and manage secure configurations via configuration management tools
Document and respond to security incidents
Assist with risk assessment evaluations
Contribute to cloud security initiatives
Manage firewall access requests
Administer the LetsEncrypt certificate infrastructure
Oversee web traffic ingress/egress for both on-prem and cloud-based systems
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
2+ years of experience as a Security Specialist in a heterogeneous, multi-system Linux environment
Advanced experience with multiple operating systems (Windows, macOS, RedHat/Ubuntu/Oracle Linux)
Familiarity with IT security industry best practices
Hands-on experience with security scanning tools
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with or experience in the following: NIST SP 800-53, BigFix, Tenable Security Center, Web Application Firewalls, Computer Forensics, Network File Systems (NFS), Tomcat/Apache web servers, Network Attached Storage, Networking, Cloud-based security tools (AWS, GCP, Azure), Kubernetes and containers
Experience prioritizing and managing multiple tasks simultaneously
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Salary Up to $145,000 (based on experience)
RIVA Benefits
Paid Time Off / Sick Leave
Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Life Insurance
Retirement Benefits / 401K with company matching
HSA/FSA Spending Accounts
Long- and Short-Term Disability
Pet Insurance
Wellness Program Initiatives
RIVA Flex
Additional Workplace Benefits
RIVA Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please email [email protected]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.
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Location: Boulder, CO (Onsite)
Terms: Full-Time
Clearance: U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
Travel: Up to 10%
RIVA Solutions supports NOAA GSL through a range of IT, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and DevOps services. Our team helps maintain secure, high-performance computing environments for NOAA researchers and operational teams.
Position Overview RIVA Solutions is seeking a Security Specialist IV to support the Global Systems Laboratory (GSL) at NOAA in Boulder, CO. The individual will help maintain a secure computing environment by identifying, resolving, and reporting security violations while ensuring compliance with federal IT mandates. The Security Specialist IV will work independently and with NOAA security staff and IT stakeholders to implement advanced cybersecurity practices and support cloud-based and on-premise security systems.
Core Responsibilities
Apply security strategies at the OS/Container/Microservice levels
Perform vulnerability and SCAP scans
Create and manage secure configurations via configuration management tools
Document and respond to security incidents
Assist with risk assessment evaluations
Contribute to cloud security initiatives
Manage firewall access requests
Administer the LetsEncrypt certificate infrastructure
Oversee web traffic ingress/egress for both on-prem and cloud-based systems
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
2+ years of experience as a Security Specialist in a heterogeneous, multi-system Linux environment
Advanced experience with multiple operating systems (Windows, macOS, RedHat/Ubuntu/Oracle Linux)
Familiarity with IT security industry best practices
Hands-on experience with security scanning tools
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with or experience in the following: NIST SP 800-53, BigFix, Tenable Security Center, Web Application Firewalls, Computer Forensics, Network File Systems (NFS), Tomcat/Apache web servers, Network Attached Storage, Networking, Cloud-based security tools (AWS, GCP, Azure), Kubernetes and containers
Experience prioritizing and managing multiple tasks simultaneously
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Salary Up to $145,000 (based on experience)
RIVA Benefits
Paid Time Off / Sick Leave
Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Life Insurance
Retirement Benefits / 401K with company matching
HSA/FSA Spending Accounts
Long- and Short-Term Disability
Pet Insurance
Wellness Program Initiatives
RIVA Flex
Additional Workplace Benefits
RIVA Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please email [email protected]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.
Note Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at RIVA Solutions, Inc. by 2x. Get notified about new Security Professional jobs in Boulder, CO.
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