Cyber Security Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

The Cyber Security Technician will work alongside our Security and IT departments to implement and maintain effective information security measures to protect the organization's computer systems and networks. This support includes, but is not limited to, cybersecurity solutions, providing technical strategy for solutions, guidance, policy, and implementations. This position will be responsible for implementing and managing our security information and event management platform (SIEM) and effectively responding to security incidents. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual, with a strong IT security background, who excels at integrating, operating, and deploying security technology and solutions. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Manage and optimize Cyber Security tools including, network security monitoring, encryption, vulnerability scanning, vulnerability management, penetration testing, antivirus, phishing simulation, firewall, multi-factor authentication, mobile device management, and endpoint detection tools.

·         Implement, configure, and maintain a security information and event management platform (SIEM) to collect and analyze system data to detect security events.

·         Develop and maintain custom dashboards, reports, and alerts to monitor the security posture of the organization.

·         Investigate alerts, anomalies, errors, intrusions, malware, etc. to identify the extent of a security incident and be able to help isolate the responsible agents.

·         Perform research on information security-related issues and document implementations.

·         Complete software-related projects to improve efficiency and compliance.

·         Research, identify, mitigate, and communicate information security risks.

·         Maintain the system security program and policies for company information systems.

·         Implement the assessment and authorization process for sensitive data information systems.

·         Maintain a working knowledge of systems functions, security policies, technical safeguards, and Cyber Security measures.

·         Assist with implementing an effective system security education, training, and awareness program.

·         Assigned to meaningful projects that support the organization's rapid growth, including deploying some of the latest technology.

EDUCATION:  

·         Required: Bachelor's degree

·         Required:  Major in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or related field; relevant experience may replace specific subject matter degree requirement

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Must be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. Citizenship is a pre-requisite).

·         At least 2 years of professional experience in Information Security.

·         Proven experience in implementing and managing a security information and event management platform (SIEM).

·         Hands-on experience with log analysis and vulnerability analysis.

·         Fundamental understanding of security tools, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, MFA, encryption, and vulnerability scanning.

·         Demonstrated experience in Cyber Security incident response.

·         Knowledge of cybersecurity standards and best practices.

·         Willingness to learn new skills.

·         Love of technology.

·         Detail oriented.

·         Excellent communication skills.

·         Strong research skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Experience working with Federal and DoD Information Security regulations and frameworks, including, but not limited to, NIST, CMMC, and FedRAMP.

·         Adept at leveraging new approaches to solutions for system design and functionality.

·         Experience developing solutions that span multiple Microsoft 365 services (e.g., SharePoint, Outlook, OneNote, OneDrive, PowerApps, Flow, Forms, Teams, etc.).

·         Understanding of PowerApps formulas and development methods to develop canvas and model driven apps.

·         CompTIA Security+ certification.

·         Knowledge of how to implement solutions with multiple data sources.

·         Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive can-do attitude and considered a self-starter.

·         Well organized, capable of multi-tasking, and detail oriented.

Rhoads Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, and disability.