IT SPECIALIST - SR. IT SPECIALIST - CYBER SECURITY LINUX SPECIALIST
Company: Southwest Research Institute
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Who We Are:Join the Defense and Intelligence Solutions as a
Cyber Security Specialist, working to support software solutions
spanning customer field sites, as well as Air, Land, and Sea
Platforms. Enjoy a flexible work schedule, excellent benefits, and
working alongside great teammates.Objectives of this Role:On Linux
based software systems, hardening and encrypting systems, to
include developing scripts as necessary.On Linux OS, investigating
and implementing cyber security protocols and performing the tasks
to resolve POAMs.Perform scans and evaluations of system.Provide
full Assessment & Authorization (A&A) support and technical
security guidance in all phases of the system accreditation process
and/or Risk Management Framework (RMF).Maintain A&A packages
for the systems based on the customers' policy and guidance.Conduct
security review of information security plans for computers,
networks, and information systems.Evaluate system, hardware, and
software engineering requirements, designs, specifications, and
contribute input into designs that will meet DoD Certification and
AccreditationHave strong verbal and written communication skills,
detailed oriented, the ability to work well within a team, and be
proactive and self-directed.Lead effective communications with
government security personnel during the accreditation
lifecycle.Current DoD security Clearance is desired.Daily and
Monthly Responsibilities:Perform tasks for all phases of the
IA/Cyber Security lifecycle for software and hardware products: to
include conducting vulnerability scanning, implementing IAVA and
other security patches to test systems, documentation
creation.Proficiency in Linux is required.Conduct Linux
administrative tasks to harden the systems to meet the security
requirements.Implement encryption of SW and HW, multi-factor
authentication, privileged account structures, and other system
security features to support accreditation.As needed, conducting
Security Controls Assessments (SCA) to determine the effectiveness
and compliance of implemented controls and document results in a
Security Assessment Report.Develop and maintain Plan of Action and
Milestones (POA&M).Contribute to the creation of the Security
System Plans (SSP) and other security relevant documentation for
computer systems and applications; communicating accrediting
agencies and organizations, developing and presenting system
security materials.Collaborate with software and hardware teams,
system integrators, and admins to understand security requirements
and proactively working through findings with points of
contact.Activities will include work primarily at SwRI facilities
and short-term US and overseas travel.Requirements:Requires a
Bachelors degree in Information Assurance, Cyber Security, Security
Engineering, IT or related field or a high school diploma or
equivalent with a combination of continuing education and related
certifications and a minimum of 2 years professional level related
experience. Proficiency in Linux is required.Current DoD security
Clearance is desired.2-10 years: Conducting scans, performing
system encryption and hardening, Linux security administration
implementation.2-10 years: Conducting Security Scans, Working off
and resolving the findings of the Security Scans. Create or
contribute to security documentation.2-10 years: Minimum of 1
security certifications, i.e. Security+, CISSP, CISM, CASP or the
ability to obtain Security+ or CISSP, certification within 6 months
of employment2-10 years: Presenting to internal and external
customers risk levels, SSPs, and controls for the target system.A
valid/clear driver's license is
required.PDN-99253cde-8724-43b1-b347-bfeef95826f1
Keywords: Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio , IT SPECIALIST - SR. IT SPECIALIST - CYBER SECURITY LINUX SPECIALIST, IT / Software / Systems , San Antonio, Texas
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