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Rapid Cycle Solutions Cyber Security Analyst in Southeastern, Virginia
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Cyber Security Analyst
Rapid Cycle Solutions LLC (RCS) is an innovative small business providing IT and management consulting services to the U.S. Federal Government and commercial clients. We have unique strengths in complex, cross-organizational solution analysis, design, development, implementation, and change management supporting enterprise requirements. Our team of professionals has deep consulting backgrounds supporting the unique needs of our clients. Our team members have proven experience leading strategic initiatives within the civilian Government agencies.
RCS is seeking aCyber Security Analystto provide support to 12+ unique systems and networks. Requires support specializing in cybersecurity to monitor and maintain system and network security, and research vulnerabilities, risks, and events. The work will be within a team environment comprised of network and system engineers. Advanced skills needed for system and network security practices and the ability to manage a moderate to heavy workload.
This position requires the candidate to work onsite in the Southeastern, VA area. Relocation assistance is not available.
What you will do:
Work closely with Customer, ISSEs, and ISSMs to maintain system and network security compliance and to mitigate vulnerabilities for multiple Sponsor systems and networks.
Responsible for utilizing and running multiple vulnerability scanning tools on multiple networks and troubleshooting any scanning issues.
Deploy, install, manage, and operate Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions.
Perform assessments of threats and vulnerabilities to organizational computing assets and developing or integrate rules, queries, and filtering techniques to produce meaningful risk analysis for responses.
Coordinate with teams to ensure all devices and components report all relevant logs to the SIEM solution and perform troubleshooting and maintenance of assets.
Work with customers to track, remediate, and report compliance for disclosed vulnerabilities.
Validate technical security controls are in place for operating systems, applications, and network appliances, and recommend enhancements.
Review proposed SIEM configuration changes for security impact.
Work with technical and policy teams to implement, maintain, and monitor technical security configuration controls, including: Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and other industry security hardening guidance.
Collaborate with internal and external parties to transform high-level technical objectives into comprehensive technical requirements.
Required Qualifications/Education:
Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
Experience with one or more of the following programming languages: Java, JavaScript, Python, C, C++, and SQL.
Implementing, tuning, and monitoring SIEM rulesets.
Working with technical and policy teams to implement, maintain, and monitor technical security configuration controls, including: Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and other industry security hardening guidance.
Understanding of common cyber threat patterns, indicators of compromise, and defenses.
Understanding of Linux and Windows Operating Systems.
Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, and procedures.
Gathering, analyzing, and presenting facts.
Understanding network, storage, server, and application technologies.
Nice to Have Qualifications:
Strong understanding of Assessment & Authorization (A&A) processes.
Automating routine administrative tasks.
(Documented training) or certification in Security+.
(Documented training) or certification in SANS/GIAC.
(Documented training) or certification in Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Splunk Enterprise.
(Documented training) or certification in Network+.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Working cooperatively as a member of a team.
A.S or B.S in Information Technology with concentration in Cybersecurity or equivalent Cybersecurity certification(s).
RCS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities as an applicant, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify
All RCS work locations are drug-free workplaces.
