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- Employees must adhere to U.S
- This position requires local travel for assessments, briefings, and meetings, with occasional multi-day travel for training and conferences
- Must possess a valid U.S
- The pay range for this position is $130,000 - $140,000 annually
- This position includes a competitive benefits package
- Early knowledge of Microsoft Office365, Azure Cloud, and related security concepts, proficiency in scripting languages and PowerShell, and proficiency with data modeling tools such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft SQL
- Candidates for this role must have a minimum of four years of experience in Internet/cybersecurity, and possess either a Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or work experience in Cyber Systems in place of a degree
Cyber Systems Analyst with Security Clearance - Anaheim, CA, United States - Valiant Integrated Services
Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Cyber Security Analyst to support our customer, the Orange County Intelligence Assessment Center, located in Orange County, CAIn this role, you will work in the Cyber Security Section, performing troubleshooting of local government software for system development, scanning, hardening, identifying system vulnerabilities, and conducting system configuration changes to resolve vulnerabilities
You will also be responsible for conducting cybersecurity vulnerability testing, full system evaluation, and documentation
Additionally, you will collaborate with other system administrators and project managers to prevent, respond, mitigate, and recover from cyber-attacks within the urban area
Key Responsibilities:
Cybersecurity Equipment and Tools:
Ensure the serviceability and integrity of cyber equipment and security tools
Operational Security Liaison:
Liaise with fusion center, federal, state, local, and critical organizations on operational security matters, requests, and problems
Cybersecurity Indicators:
Review cybersecurity indicators against normal operational security processes and provide notification, response, or escalation
Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expertise:
Serve as a data subject matter expert on cybersecurity systems, during cyber incident response, within cyber task force environments, and provide technical assistance on their day-to-day operation, as well as coordinate enhancements to the toolset
Digital Forensics and eDiscovery:
Support efforts in digital forensics and eDiscovery
Cyber Program Management:
Assist fusion center leadership in managing the cyber program and ensuring consistency with National strategy and guidance
Incident Coordination:
Assist in incident coordination through an understanding of security system design tools, methods, and techniques
Training and Outreach:
Assist the training and outreach unit by assisting in course coordination and outreach events
Liaison and Outreach Activities:
Develop, support, and conduct liaison and outreach activities to Center stakeholders through the participation and development of working groups
Miscellaneous Duties:
Perform other duties related to cyber security, intelligence, investigations, and other missions as directed by Center leadership
Additional Responsibilities:
Ongoing eligibility for a U.S
Government clearance and compliance with the Valiant drug screening program is essential
Note that possession, use, or sale/distribution of cannabis or cannabis-based products is disqualifying
as needed (generally less than 15% of the time)
Work Environment:
Flexible work schedule:
Analysts will work a 4/10 schedule, on-site, with flexibility in start times, and must be willing to adjust their schedule as needed
Some after-hours availability and willingness to respond to the fusion center during an emergency are expected
Pay Range:
Benefits:
Technical Skills:
Enterprise Security:
Understanding of enterprise security best practices, including encryption, permissions, multi-factor authentication, auditing and digital forensics, and data retention
Communication Skills:
Writing and communication skills, including technical documentation, are essential
Proficiency:
Proficiency using basic computer applications, networking devices, threat analysis software, and intelligence related automation
Network Security:
Understanding and applying network security concepts, troubleshooting enterprise firewalls, IDS/IPS, DNS Security, and WAF, and understanding network protocols, routing, and switching, LAN/WAN, remote access, and encryption protocols
Required Qualifications:
Security clearance eligibility:
Analysts must be eligible to receive a U.S
Government SECRET clearance, up to a TOP Secret clearance level once employed, and maintain it throughout the course of employment
Clearances will be sponsored by the contracting agency
Background check requirement:
Must be able to pass an Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD) background check, including a polygraph examination, before commencing employment or performing services at the fusion center
Training and certification:
Must agree to comply with training standards and policies associated with the fusion center, and obtain a Basic Intelligence Training Analysis Course (BITAC), Foundations of Intelligence Analysis Training (FIAT), or Critical Thinking and Analytic Methods (CTAM) program certificate or equivalent certification within the first six months of hire as required by federal grant guidelines
Privacy considerations:
Individual shall understand privacy considerations, including 28CFR and privacy/civil liberties civil rights (P/CLCR)
Education & Experience:
Work Environment:
Flexible work schedule:
Analysts will work a 4/10 schedule, with flexibility in start times, and must be willing to adjust their schedule as needed
Some after-hours availability and willingness to respond to the fusion center during an emergency are expected
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