About this Cybersecurity Tools Analyst role at KIHOMAC
- Enable cybersecurity by maintaining operational security posture and ensures information systems security policies, standards and procedures are established and followed
- Ensure that Windows, Linux, and various application logs are being collected, forwarded, parsed, and reviewed with Elasticsearch
- Conduct vulnerability assessments on containers and analyze, research, and prioritize CVEs and their remediation
- Work closely with a team of engineers, including additional system administrators, network engineers, system engineers, and cybersecurity engineers, to provide high quality, innovative engineering services to the Government customer
- Work with system engineers to identify and define requirements for new systems/system modifications, developing designs, and implementing and testing solutions
- Assist with the planning and implementation of cybersecurity best practices within automated workflows and processes
- Provide subject matter expertise on cyber requirements, Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG), Security Requirement Guide (SRG), JFHQ DoDIN Cyber Tasking Orders (CTO
- Perform other duties to support RMF, A&A, and JSIG requirements as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Education/Training:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering or science discipline preferred
- Active Security+ certification required
- Elastic Certified Engineer, Elastic Certified Analyst, or relevant Elastic certifications preferred
Experience:
- 4+ years of general (full-time) work experience required
- 2+ years of directly related experience
- Experience may be reduced with completion of advanced education
- Familiarity with JSIG and SAP requirements required
- Experience with Elasticsearch required
- Experience with endpoint security solutions required
- Experience implementing and configuring STIGs required
Security:
- Must be a US citizen
- Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance
Physical Requirements:
- Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
- Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
- Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
- Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
Salary: $128,000 - 136,000
Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.