Cyber Security Specialist

NOTE: This position REQUIRES a Top Secret security clearance.

This position requires two days of on-site work each week.

We're looking for a Cyber Security Specialist to join a top-notch group supporting world class science and technology at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL). Zurka Interactive is expanding our team at NRL in Washington DC. You will be part of a growing team managing centralized IT services on unclassified and classified networks for multiple sites across the US.

The candidate will work as part of a team responsible for engineering, implementing, and maintaining Cyber Security and compliance solutions for the Laboratory.

A qualified candidate will have experience with administration and operation of information security compliance applications, operating systems, and creation of STIG checklist and security reports.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge in one or more security tools including: McAfee/Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Tenable Nessus, Splunk, Acunetix, or WebInspect.

Qualified candidates will have primary experience performing one or more of the following tasks:

Endpoint Security Solution (ESS)

Experience managing the deployment of the McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator product and all components, as well as experience maintaining the OS and SQL instances. Must have a solid understanding of Endpoint Security, Data Loss Prevention, Policy Auditor and Application Control. Knowledge of tuning and excluding Exploit Prevention events, as well as having the capability to create and implement customized firewall rules across multiple device types is required.

Assured Compliance Security Solution (ACAS)

Experience deploying kickstart images, creating and organizing ACAS scan groups, managing user access, permissions and roles. An understanding of vulnerability management, remediation actions and reporting methods is required.

Splunk

Candidate should have a solid understanding of security information and event management (SIEM) technologies, event log collection across various devices, experience with writing search queries and alerting.The candidate will be responsible for managing the deployment of the Splunk platform across multiple environments, managing the configuration of collection sources, and the ability to create and customize dashboards and reporting tools with on-premise and cloud-based solutions

Candidates should be able to demonstrate understanding and appropriate application of DoD policy and technical security guidance to information systems. A solid understanding of Windows systems administration, general operating system security practices, TCP/IP networking, and network security concepts is required. Candidates must be able to understand and apply DISA STIG guidance to information systems, devices, networks, and platforms. Familiarity with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) is preferable but not required.

Qualifications and Skills

A Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or related technical field and minimum 5 years of information assurance or Cyber Security experience is required.

The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and be able to take on tasks quickly with minimal direction. Strong organizational, analytical, and troubleshooting skills with a high level of attention to detail are required to succeed in this diverse environment.

Candidates must meet DoD 8570 requirements for an IAT III level position, including an active CompTIA CASP certification or equivalent.

Ability to be on site 2 days a week and a DoD Security Clearance (Top Secret) is required.

BENEFITS

Benefits include:

• Competitive compensation,
• Health/dental/vision insurance,
• Company-provided STD and life insurance,
• Access to healthcare and dependent care FSAs,
• Optional supplemental life insurance and long-term disability,
• 401k (6 month waiting period, then company matches 100% of first 6% of salary contributed)
• Paid vacation, sick, jury duty, bereavement, parental leave,
• All federal holidays,
• Casual dress,
• A flexible work schedule,
• Job-related certification and training course reimbursement
• Top notch equipment,
• And a smart, pleasant group of people to work with.

About the US Naval Research Laboratory (NRL)

NRL operates as the Navy's full-spectrum corporate laboratory, conducting a broadly based multidisciplinary program of scientific research and advanced technological development directed toward maritime applications of new and improved materials, techniques, equipment, systems and ocean, atmospheric, and space sciences and related technologies.

About Zurka Interactive

Zurka develops web based applications and IT solutions for commercial and government clients. It supports research and development at the US Naval Research Laboratory with on-site staff.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Zurka Interactive LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Some positions do require a current or active Department of Defense security clearance, which does require U.S. citizenship.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• ACAS: 3 years (Preferred)
• ESS: 3 years (Preferred)
• Splunk: 3 Years (Preferred)
• RMF: 1 year (Preferred)
• Information Security/Assurance: 5 years (Preferred)
• DISA STIGs: 2 years (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Location:

• 4555 Overlook Avenue Southwest, Washington, DC (Required)

License:

• Active or current Top Secret clearance (Required)
• Candidates must meet DoD 8570 requirements for an IAT III level position, including an active CompTIA CASP certification or equivalent.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• ACAS: 3 years (Preferred)
• DISA STIG: 2 years (Preferred)
• Information Assurance: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Top Secret Clearance? (Required)
• CASP certification or equivalent (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Washington, DC (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC