The Cyber Security Specialist (Apprentice) is an entry-level position that allows the employee to develop and assist with providing cyber security support for the Enterprise Information Services for the Department of Energy Savannah River (DOE-SR), in Aiken, SC. The employee will develop in the fundamentals of Cybersecurity conducting technical analysis and the implementation of security controls, vulnerability management, incident response activities, and risk assessments across the DOE Enterprise.

Requirements

• Perform Vulnerability Management support including scanning assigned network space for vulnerabilities, notification to owner and personnel accountable, tracking remediation, reporting and validation.

• Perform Security Configuration Management support including research and development of applicable baselines, configuration scanning, and notification to owner and personnel accountable, tracking remediation, reporting and validation.
• Develop and perform Cyber Security Awareness training.
• Maintains awareness of current cyber security information and events.
• Supports security activities within SDLC in accordance with DOE CSP and Risk Management Framework
• Supports DOE Oversight function of site tenant systems and cyber security activities.
• Assist penetration testing, forensic analysis, and incident response activities.
• Assist development and review of security related policy, procedures, standard operating procedures and other program documentation.
• Assist policy, procedure, and program document development and review
• Performs other duties as assigned by Program Manager or DOE Counterpart.
• Attend meetings, training and conferences
• Assist DOE-SR Cyber Security with developing and maintenance of Cyber Lab.
• Develop and perform Cyber Security Awareness training
• Develop outcome-based measures (metrics) to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of the cyber security program and security controls

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Attention-to-detail is critical, proven ability to look closely at your work to identify and correct errors, spot and improve weaknesses and produce a near-perfect end-result.

• Ability to identify problems, brainstorm and analyze answers, and implement the best solutions.
• Familiarity of applicable regulations affecting Cyber Security and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800 Series, Risk Management Framework (RMF), Cyber Security Framework and other GRC Standards.
• Ability to develop and review security related policy, procedures or standard operating procedures and other program documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.

Clearance:

• Must possess (or be able to obtain) a “Q” level security clearance.

Education:

• Education requirement: Minimum High School diploma or GED

Experience:

• 3 years in IT / IT security experience

Certification:

• Highly desired certifications: SEC+,  CySA+, CEH, GSEC, GCIH
• Other IAT/IAM Level I, II and III Certifications will be beneficial

Benefits

• Covers 100% of employee benefit premiums, including Medical (PPO or HDHP Option), Vision, Dental

• Matching 401K
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Professional Development/Education Reimbursement
• Parking and Transit Benefits for NY, NJ, ATL, and DC Metro areas

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.