Cyber Support Analyst with DoD Secret Clearance
Location: Chesapeake, VA
Type: Full Time
Min. Experience: Entry Level
COMPANY OVERVIEWWatershed Security is a Veteran Owned Small Business and a leader in providing quality Cyber Security Services to the Federal Government. Watershed is a great place to work, offering a challenging and respectful work environment. We are growing fast and strive to deliver our vision every day: “To inspire trust and respect with our customers and employees. Integrity in all we do.”JOB SUMMARYCyber Support Analyst to become part of the team to provide service support in the areas of cybersecurity operations, risk management and compliance. Specifically, support vulnerability management; cybersecurity site visits to assist Mariners with patching and scanning of systems and networks; Afloat Site, system, and operational IT Assessment and Authorization (A&A) Support, mission-based risk assessments; and all elements of compliance inspections. Individuals will need to have an in-depth knowledge of Navy and Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity directives and directives and procedures.RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES- Must maintain certification requirements identified in DoD 8570.01M for IAT Level II or equivalent
- Understanding of Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs) and researching the IAVA/B/T occurrences
- Remediation of vulnerabilities and risks associated with Windows operating systems, Linux operating systems and components
- Ability to perform vulnerability patch testing and application
- Vulnerability incident reporting
- Ability to perform IT STIG checks, ACAS scans, and Traditional Security STIGs
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products to include Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Cognizance of various DoD policies and regulations (e.g. 8500, 5200), and ability to interpret such policies and regulations as provided to the Afloat community
- Experience with reviewing and providing feedback on DoD cybersecurity documents, orders and instructions
- Strong inter-personal and communication skills to carry out this assignment with the ability to lead and work as part of a team.
- Experience with cybersecurity tools to include HBSS, VRAM, eMASS, DADMS, and ACAS
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS- DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II or equivalent
- Active DoD Secret Clearance
- Information technology security experience and 2 years of experience in the information technology industry
- Understanding of Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs) and researching the IAVA/B/T occurrences
- Knowledge of vulnerabilities and risks associated with Windows/Linux OS and components
- Experience with vulnerability incident reporting
- Ability to review and provide feedback on DoD cybersecurity documents, orders and instruction
- Strong inter-personal and communication skills to carry out assignment with the ability to lead and work as part of a team
- Experience with cybersecurity tools such as HBSS, VRAM, eMASS, DADM, and ACAS
- Travel OCONUS and CONUS up to 50%
Preferred/Desired- Experience with DoD assessment and authorization processes
Responsibilities of this position also include, but are not limited to:- Attending mandatory, annual training sessions
- Providing regular status reports to management summarizing progress, challenges, metrics, and recommendations
- Collaborating with team members to ensure effective communication and coordination
- Attending recurring team meetings or huddles
- Assisting in the development of new initiatives
BENEFITS AND PERKSWatershed Security offers outstanding compensation and benefits including company paid medical and dental, tuition reimbursement, 401K plan with a generous match, 15 days of PTO to start and 11 paid holidays per year.EOE M/F/Disability/Vet