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Cyber Security Specialist

blueStone

On-site
Bethesda, MD
Full-time
Senior
10+ yrs
Salary not listedPosted 44m ago

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Job description

blueStone is hiring a Cyber Security Specialist — a full-time, based in Bethesda, MD role. Apply directly on blueStone's careers page below.

Sr. Cyber Specialist

Location: Bethesda, MD, us

Company Description

blueStone Recruiting is a national search firm with a focus of placing top Cyber Security talent from the Analyst level to CISO with prestigious organizations nationwide

 

Job Description

Our client is a commercial and government consulting firm is currently recruiting a Full-time Cyber Security Specialist to work for a federal client.

Qualifications

Define and implement baseline configuration settings for MS Windows endpoints, based on industry standards and best practices for endpoint hardening and least privilege

Research requirements for successful remediation of Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), recommend solutions, assist system administrators with implementation

Develop and perform IT system security scans, result analysis, vulnerability categorization, and dissemination of results

Researches escalated vulnerability issues, recommend remediation and/or mitigation solution, assist system administrators with remediation

Maintain knowledge of technical and non-technical security regulations, interprets requirements, communicates with IT staff

Participate in security control assessment activities

Participate and assists in researching evaluating, and development of security solutions, policies, procedures, and guidance


Additional Information

Minimum ten (10) years of experience in information technology is required.
At least five (5) years in security administration experience is preferred.
Must have strong background in administration of MS Windows Server and Desktop OS, preferably MSCP
Understanding of active directory group policy objects

Masters in information technology or associated discipline; may substitute any of the major certifications or years of experience in related field in lieu of a degree.


Must have (or must be able to obtain within 6 months of employment) professional security certification such as CISSP

Experience with network vulnerability scanning, analysis, and vulnerability remediation and mitigation

Knowledge of NIST Special Publication 800 series documentation with understanding of SP 800-53 controls

Experience in implementation of FDCC/USGCB, NIST Checklist Program, and/or DISA STIGs.

Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking

Familiarity with Linux OS flavors


Work with blueStone recruiting to find your next Cyber Security role. You can find us at http://bluestonerecruiting.com. We look forward to speaking with you.












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Frequently asked questions

What skills are required for Cyber Security Specialist at blueStone?

The required skills for Cyber Security Specialist at blueStone include: Active Directory, TCP/IP, Linux, CISSP.

What is the seniority level for Cyber Security Specialist at blueStone?

Cyber Security Specialist at blueStone is a Senior level position.

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