Cyber Security Associate 3

Overview

GovCIO is seeking a qualified Cyber Security Engineer who must be well-versed in security operations, cyber security tools, intrusion detection, and secured networks. These skills will be used to engage in responsibilities surrounding the assurance of security and adherence to regulatory requirements established by the VA. They will serve as an expert in areas of compliance, risk management, and incident response. The candidate will work with team members to ensure systems adhere the necessary security requirements and retain operation status

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive security assessment on all VA systems, applications and network devices for vulnerabilities.
• Reviewing and analyzing log files to report any unusual or suspect activities
• Utilize incident response use-case workflows to follow established and repeatable processes for triaging and escalating
• Verify compliance of VA systems, applications and network devices meet security standards and compliance requirements with but not limited to NIST, ISO, HIPPA FIPS, VA 6500, and RMF
• Establish and uphold incident response protocol
• Execute measures to resolve incident responses and alleviate security incidents immediately.
• Reporting incidents and providing detailed information for use in after action reports
• Analyzing and correlating incident event data to develop preliminary root cause and corresponding remediation strategy
• Providing technical support for new detection capabilities, recommendations to improve upon existing tools/capabilities to protect the VA network, and assessments
• Manage and assess security patch maintenance with infrastructure team to ensure all systems and software rectify identified vulnerabilities
• Test and validate procedures on security measures
• Security training to any and all team members to ensure understanding of best security practices
• Provide audit support for ATO evaluations
• Involvement in development of safe system design within domain architecture

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s with 5 – 8 years (or commensurate experience)

• Background Investigation: Must be able to pass and maintain a Government Background Investigation

 

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers–people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.But we can’t do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things – for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

 

Posted Pay Range

 

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Posted Salary Range

USD $81,850.00 – USD $130,950.00 /Yr.