Cybersecurity Specialist - Vienna, United States - AAC Inc

AAC Inc

Verified Company

Vienna, United States

9 hours ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Review network firewall rule exception requests to ensure the request meets policy and perimeter protection standards. Validate security scans for the requested public

Implement and maintain web security gateways that protect employee workstations.

Continuously assess the effectiveness of security controls on installed systems based on analysis of reported security violations/breaches and implement modifications to enhance effectiveness.

Required Experience

Requires bachelor's degree in computer science, cyber security, engineering, or a related technical field plus 7 years of related experience with 5 years being in system administration and systems security administration. Additional experience can be substituted for a degree.
Experience working with Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, and Palo Alto Networks networking and security solutions including routers, switches, and firewalls.
Experience using common networking tools to aid in troubleshooting, including nmap, Wireshark, tcpdump, etc.
Understanding of proxy and URL filtering services for end users.
Understanding of SIEM operation.
Expertise in common networking concepts and protocols including, but not limited to:

o TCP/UDP ports and protocols.

o OSI Model.

o Layer 2 switching concepts (spanning tree, VLAN trunking, etc.).

o Layer 3 routing concepts (routing protocols, route summarization, redistribution, etc.).

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
Experience supporting a nationwide mid to large Federal agency enterprise is a plus.
CISSP certification required.
Must be able to obtain Level 2 Secret (ANACI) clearance.