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SalaryAbout Nesco Resource:
Nesco Resource, a leading staffing agency with roots dating back to the 1950s, specializes in providing top-tier talent for temporary and direct-hire positions. Our expertise spans various industries, including IT, Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction, Accounting, and Administrative.
Our Client, a leading construction and engineering firm is seeking a Junior Technology specialist, for a long-term contract opportunity in Virginia. This position does require travel to different sites within in the state.
Job Overview
We are currently seeking skilled Cyber Security Consultants to join our team. The ideal candidates will play a crucial role in enhancing cyber security across different domains, collaborating with internal and external experts. From offensive assessments to compliance oversight and research, this role offers a dynamic and challenging environment for cybersecurity professionals. The role would report to locations in Richmond and southern Virginia.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with system engineers and domain experts in various cybersecurity roles.
- Perform offensive assessments, engineering/design, implementation, verification, compliance oversight, and research.
- Work with internal and external engineering teams to raise cyber security awareness and understanding.
- Engage in ongoing learning and information-sharing efforts with other cyber security personnel to foster team knowledge and capabilities.
- Provide support for technical project work in detailed technology areas as needed.
Key Tasks:
- Analyze Windows-based systems, networks, and interfaces for compliance with general standards.
- Reconfigure systems as required to meet cyber security requirements.
- Validate external logical and physical connections.
- Map on-site topology and ensure engineering drawings match actual hardware implementation.
- Create comprehensive hardware and software inventories.
- Identify non-essential and vulnerable software.
- Verify and activate logging capabilities as required.
- Identify remote access tools and configurations.
- Review software and equipment for lifecycle management parameters.
- Develop temporary mitigation and upgrade plans as required.
- Verify malware prevention presence and configuration.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in cyber security roles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of Windows-based systems and network security.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse teams.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
