Cyber Security Analyst

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Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Required Clearance: Secret - Top Secret SCI

Certifications: DoD 8570.01-M in accordance with (IAW) DFARS  Baseline Certification, minimum IAT Level I, Level II or Level III depending on position hired to fill

Required

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Cyber Engineering, Information System, Information Technology, Computer, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics with a concentration in Computer Science, or equivalent to above disciplines

Required Experience: Two (2) Years for Level I, five (5) Years for Level II and ten (10) years for Level III

Ping Wind is seeking the right fit to join a team of Cyber professionals as they support critical functions to provide Cyber Security for the Navy’s network. Depending on the position hired to fill, you will be ensuring the highest level of cyber security by implementing STIGS, performing scans using tools such as ACAS, and tracking/patching/mitigating vulnerability findings. Key goal is to ensure the warfighter can achieve their mission without the interference of adversaries and opportunistic hackers.

Work is performed in support of Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), DAHLGREN DIVISION in Virginia Beach as it conducts Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E), analysis, systems engineering, integration, and certification of complex Department of Defense systems.

Level I (Two (2) years)

• Performing STIG implementation;
• Performing vulnerability assessments with the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution tool;
• Experience with Security Management policy guidance and directives;
• Remediating vulnerability findings to include implementing vendor patches on both Linux and Windows Operating systems

Level II (Five (5) years)

• Computer security, military system specifications, Security Management policy guidance and directives, DoD and cybersecurity policies;
• Risk Management Framework (RMF) and the implementation of Cybersecurity and IA boundary defense techniques and various IA-enabled appliances. Examples of these appliances and applications are Firewalls, IDS, IPS, Switch/Routers, Cross Domain Solutions (CDS), EMASS and Endpoint Security Solution (ESS);
• Performing STIG implementation;
• Performing vulnerability assessments with the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution tool;
• Remediating vulnerability findings to include implementing vendor patches on both Linux and Windows Operating systems

Level III (Ten (10) years)

• Computer security, military system specifications, Security Management policy guidance and directives, DoD and cybersecurity policies;
• Risk Management Framework (RMF) and the implementation of Cybersecurity and IA boundary defense techniques and various IA-enabled appliances. Examples of these appliances and applications are Firewalls, IDS, IPS, Switch/Routers, Cross Domain Solutions (CDS), EMASS and Endpoint Security Solution (ESS);
• Performing STIG implementation;
  
  Performing vulnerability assessments with the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution tool;
  
  Remediating vulnerability findings to include implementing vendor patches on both Linux and Windows Operating systems
  
  Required Qualifications
  • Secret - Top Secret SCI
  • DoD 8570.01-M in accordance with (IAW) DFARS  Baseline Certification, minimum IAT Level I, Level II or Level III depending on position hired to fill
  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Cyber Engineering, Information System, Information Technology, Computer, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics with a concentration in Computer Science, or equivalent to above disciplines
  • Two (2) Years for Level I, five (5) Years for Level II and ten (10) years for Level III
  Desired Qualifications / Experience
  • Navy experience a plus
  • DoD 8570.01-M CSSP certification
  • RMF experience
  Benefits
  • Paid Federal Holidays
  • Robust Health & Dental Insurance Options
  • 401k with matching
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Continuing education assistance
    
    Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program through Sun Life Financial EAP Guidance Resources

  Veterans are encouraged to apply.

  Ping Wind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.

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