Cyber Security Specialist
Location: Remote
Need active security clearance
Minimum Years of Experience- 3 Years
Education: Bachelor s Degree
Role Description:
The Cyber Security Specialist 2 may identify and resolve highly complex issues to prevent cyber attacks on information systems and to keep computer information systems secure from interruption of service,
intellectual property theft, network viruses, data mining, financial theft, and theft of sensitive customer data, allowing business to continue as normal. This is accomplished through the systematic implementation of a cyber framework and process. The Cyber Security Specialist designs, installs, and manages security mechanisms that protect networks and information systems against hackers, breaches, viruses, and spyware. This individual responds to incidents, investigates violations, and recommends enhancements to plug potential security gaps.
- Level 2 performs more varied and difficult tasks compared to Level 1, yet has less autonomy than Level 3.
- Level 3 is competent in subject matter and concepts and generally considered a specialist in area of assignment.
- May lead individuals assisting in the work.
- Perform security control implementation and evidence collection for RMF steps.
- Support OA documentation and continuous monitoring activities.
- Assist in automation tool usage for compliance and risk scoring; maintain system security plans and POA&Ms.
- Execute RMF tasks and Security Control Assessments (per NIST SP 80037/80053A), collect evidence, and prepare OA packages/ briefings.
- Use automated tools and AI for control testing, risk scoring, and continuous assessments; maintain risk register and compliance reporting