Belcan
Innovative, Secure, and Outcome-Based Solutions Job Summary: A(n) Cybersecurity Analyst job in Beltsville, MD is currently available through Belcan at one of our key Federal Civilian clients. To be considered for this role, you will have a bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline and 5 years of relevant experience. Job Duties: Apply preventive measures, system monitoring, and data analysis. Apply sound technical and management principles to identify and remediate cybersecurity vulnerabilities across the State Department global IT enterprise infrastructure. Perform Cybersecurity remediation through outreach to system owners and system administrators. Apply organizational and process change principals. Monitor the release of new Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) and inform stakeholders. Evaluate system performance results, response to incidents/problems, perform risk assessments, and evaluate performance metrics. Develop, identify, and resolve security vulnerabilities related to deployment and testing processes. Assist with streamlining and optimizing processes and procedures to rapidly remediate vulnerabilities from cybersecurity threats. Collaborate with Department and external cyber stakeholders on cybersecurity technology implementations to meet specific operational needs. Perform technical evaluations of recommended vulnerability mitigation actions and make recommendations based on impact and/or other countermeasures. Implement strategies for CIC cyber defense technologies, ensuring integration and alignment for continued operation. Develop policies and procedures. Perform operation and maintenance activities in support of existing CIC cyber tools and technologies (MSV, Qualys, Tenable Nessus and others). Identify, diagnose, and prioritize anomalies in cyber defense infrastructure and resources. Document, request and maintain ports, protocols, and services for CIC infrastructure. Perform cybersecurity testing of developed applications and/or systems. Identify and direct the remediation of technical problems encountered during testing and implementation of new systems. Assist with developing reports and dashboards and make tuning request to SIEM system owner(s) in support of enhancing cyber monitoring. Make recommendations based on trend analysis to enhance monitoring and hygiene activities. Properly document all systems security implementation, operations, and maintenance activities and update as necessary. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a computer science/computer engineering related discipline or equivalent years of experience and expertise. 5+ years Microsoft Operating Systems (OS) engineering and support experience focusing on Active Directory (AD), System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) 2+ years extensive experience in penetration testing. Familiarity of various analytical tools (Splunk, USBDeview, Netwitness, MimiKatz) Understanding of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools (Splunk, McAfee) Familiarity with OMB, NIST, Client, and related security guidelines and directives Interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate effectively, and excellent written and oral communications. Network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense-in-depth). Server/endpoint OS (Microsoft, Linux, IOS) along with mobile and cloud technologies. Cloud application security, Vulnerability Management and Security Information, and Event Management capabilities. Knowledge of identity and access management solutions (MFA, PKI, SAML, etc.) Countermeasures / mitigations to identified cybersecurity risks. Information protection technologies (e.g., firewalls, antivirus, threat protection, servers, routers, and others as appropriate). Network systems management principles, models, methods (e.g., end-to-end systems performance monitoring), and tools. Preferred Qualifications & Skills: Microsoft Certifications (MCSE, MCSA, MCSD) CISSP or CISM IAT/IAM/IASAE level III equivalent. We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. This position is offering a salary range of $100,000 to $120,000 depending on experience, seniority, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr