Cyber Support Specialist 742

Freedom Technology Solutions Group is seeking a Cyber Support Specialist to add to our Cyber Security Team located in Chantilly, VA! Responsibilities: The Contractor shall assist the Sponsor with shepherding multiple IT systems through the Assessment and Accreditation (A&A) processes. The Contractor shall assist with continuous monitoring of IT systems that are required to sustain accreditation of these systems. The Contractor shall be knowledgeable in Networking, Linux, Windows, Log analysis, Malware detection and mitigations, and the A&A process of systems. The Contractor shall collaborate with Sponsor personnel to improve Sponsor requested metrics. The Contractor shall provide responses to questions from system cyber security managers. The Contractor shall create A&A documentation such as System Cyber Security Plans (SSP) and Continuous Monitoring plans. The Contractor shall identify countermeasures to the latest IT threats. The Contractor shall identify potential exploitation vulnerabilities and propose mitigation approaches for ongoing IT operations. The Contractor shall perform configurations of cyber security related systems. The Contractor shall utilize various cyber security tools to perform log analysis, cyber security incident response, vulnerability scanning, and automation of repetitive tasking’s. The Contractor shall decompose customer requirements into technical solutions. The Contractor shall participate and brief at information systems architectural boards at the Group level. The Contractor shall work in a 24 hour, 7 day (on-call rotation) a week environment providing in-depth Tier 2 and Tier 3 level support and problem resolution for technology products and applications. The Contractor shall coordinate engineering projects including performing technical risk assessment, de-conflict implementations, and resolve technical questions or conflicts. Required Skills: Demonstrated experience in cyber security, InfoSec, cyber security engineering, or network engineering. Demonstrated experience with vulnerability scanning tools. Demonstrated experience analyzing and documenting test results. Demonstrated experience assessing systems against information assurance policies and regulations. Demonstrated experience communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Demonstrated experience coordinating and performing cyber security testing. Demonstrated experience developing risk assessment and certification reports. Demonstrated experience leading cyber security accreditation efforts for enterprise systems. Demonstrated experience recommending mitigating countermeasures to identified threats, vulnerabilities, or shortfalls. Demonstrated experience with Linux operating system. Demonstrated experience writing and reviewing documents such as requirements specifications, system architecture, design documents, test plans, or cyber security plans. Demonstrated experience decomposing functional requirements into technical requirements. Demonstrated experience analyzing existing systems and identifying necessary corrective actions and improvements. Demonstrated experience preparing program documentation such as CONOPS (Concept of Operations), SSP (System Security Plans), and preparing materials to support system accreditation. An active security clearance with polygraph. Desired Skills: Demonstrated experience with creating and maintaining integrated master schedules. Demonstrated experience with offensive cyber security practices. Demonstrated experience explaining protocols, technical procedures and processes clearly and accurately to both technical and non-technical audiences. What’s in It for You? Flexible work environment A team mentality – work with friendly, like-minded professionals Work with innovative, cutting edge technologies Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits A work-life balance you can count on Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime The Bene…