Cyber Security Analyst II

$73,341 - $110,011/Yr

Mission Support And Test Services - Las Vegas, NV

Full-time - Entry Level

Las Vegas, NV

1,001-5,000 employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

MSTS is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst II to support the Global Mission Communications Programs (GMCP) within the Emergency Communications Network (ECN) Cybersecurity Department. This role involves assisting in the protection of critical communications infrastructure for the Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) through various cybersecurity tasks, including incident response, vulnerability assessment, and compliance monitoring. The position is based at the Remote Sensing Laboratory on Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nevada, and requires collaboration with senior staff and participation in emergency response activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform work of limited scope and basic complexity, taking direction from more senior staff.
• Assist in researching, compiling, and analyzing technical data by applying knowledge of technical principles, theories, standards, practices, and procedures.
• Validate the functionality of security tools and scans network devices.
• Participate in incident response teams to detect, respond to, contain and remediate cyber threats.
• Review current Cyber Security threat and assist the Threat Evaluation Team with mitigating vulnerabilities identified.
• Identify, report, and assist in the remediation of Cyber Security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Support forensic/incident response activities and may monitor intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), security incident and event management (SIEM) tools, endpoint security tools, email gateways, firewalls, and network infrastructure.
• Assist with data calls, FISMA reporting, compliance scanning and reporting, continuous monitoring and compiling reports for auditors.
• Assist the ISSM and ISSOs with the execution of their assigned duties.
• Contribute to an overall productive and respectful work environment by providing excellent customer service and working in a positive, collegial manner at all times.
• Support national emergency response groups' emergency response drills, exercises, and real-world events through on-call availability and travel via commercial and military aircraft when required.
• Contribute in a team environment to evaluate new technologies and provide recommendations.
• Assist senior Cyber Security staff with the design of networks and systems with a security focus, ensuring systems are developed in accordance with federal law, customer requirements, certification and accreditation requirements, and industry best practices.
• Support design/deployment/maintenance of new and existing security infrastructure capabilities.
• Conduct a variety of Cyber Security policy compliance tasks such as discovering unauthorized devices, conducting site surveys for non-compliance, and ensuring network access requirements are met.
• Scan network devices for vulnerabilities and configuration baseline compliance and report findings.
• Review Cyber Security threat information and assist with mitigating vulnerabilities identified.
• Monitor intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), security information and event management (SIEM) tools, endpoint security tools, email gateways, firewalls, network infrastructure and other appliances for security issues.
• Use established standards, practices and procedures as well as an increasing technical knowledge to solve problems and complete projects.
• Perform other duties assigned by Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a computer-related field and at least 2 years of experience in a related field.
• Demonstrates an understanding of principles, theories, standards, practices, protocols, and procedures used in Cyber Security.
• Knowledge of network-based services and client/server applications, familiarity with intrusion detection systems, familiarity with network architecture and security infrastructure placement.
• Ability to use network scanning and vulnerability tools and interpret the results.
• Ability to review and validate remediation efforts of vulnerability scan results.
• Understanding of encryption technologies, identity and authentication technologies.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, sufficient to communicate with co-workers, customers, testify, write clear and concise reports, gather information, and collect information.
• Ability to use multiple electronic devices including standard office machines, cellular phones, and security appliances.
• Knowledge of Cyber Security vulnerabilities, mitigation strategies, network architecture, and how to apply security controls.
• Ability to articulate highly technical processes and information to a non-technical audience.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform all assigned duties.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of the Emergency Communications Network (ECN), RSL mission is desired.
• GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
• GIAC Certified Windows Security Administrator (GCWN)
• Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Cisco Certified Technician (CCT)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Benefits

• Highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Both a pension and a 401k plan.
• Paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays.
• Relocation assistance if located more than 75 miles from work location.
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement.