Cyber Tech Specialist III - ATC (Must have Active Top Secret clearance) - $2,000 referral bonus at Akima, LLC in Aberdeen, Maryland

Job Description:

SAVA Workforce Solutions, an Akima Company, delivers enterprise IT and mission support solutions to the federal government, serving the federal civilian, defense, law enforcement and intelligence communities. SAVA helps our customers strengthen national security, improve communications and collaboration, and secure the integrity of their data, information systems and networks. Our personnel enjoy competitive benefits packages and challenging roles in work environments committed to innovation, diversity, and opportunity for career growth. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), 100% of our company’s profits go back to our 14,300 Iñupiat shareholders that have resided near and above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. Our business helps support their way of life and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived in a challenging environment.

 SAVA is looking to fill critical Information Technology based positions for our customer with the United States Army at the Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) located in Aberdeen, MD (APG).  The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities: outstanding customer service, expertise/knowledge in the required field, dedication to the mission and strong work ethic.

SAVA is in search of a dedicated IT professional to join the SAVA family as a Cyber Technical Specialist III on our ATEC IT Team supporting ATC.

  Responsibilities: 

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  Security Scan and Patch Management.

  
  


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  Provide security related technical guidance from DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and other security related technical configuration information/documentation.

  
  


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  Evaluate technical risks and understand how changes in system configuration and/or network architecture affect a system’s security posture.

  
  


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  Participate in cybersecurity inspections and security assessments.

  
  


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  Develop and interpret cybersecurity plans, policies and procedures regarding configuration management, contingency/disaster preparation, incident response, account management and media control.

  
  


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  Provide incident response, review audit logs.

  
  


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  Perform security assessments and conduct risk management.

  
  


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  Perform static and dynamic software code analysis, threat modeling to systems and networks.

  
  


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  Perform vulnerability assessments.

  
  


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  Certification and Accreditation - Ensure the proper security controls are in place against published cybersecurity polices and standards to all ATEC applications, networks, and enclaves.

  
  

Minimum Qualifications: 

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  Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Top Secret security clearance.

  
  


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  Must possess DOD 8570.01-M certifications meeting the requirements for IAT Level II or IAM Level I.

  
  


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  Relevant education/experience must be in an IT discipline with specific experience in cybersecurity and/or information assurance:

  
  
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    5 plus years with Bachelors

    
    
  
  
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    7 plus years with no degree with technical certifications

    
    
  
  
  
  

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  Experience with IT Audit, IT compliance, enterprise risk management.

  
  


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  Experience with creating/updating/implementing policy.

  
  


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  Using tools such as ACAS, HBSS/ESS, eMASS to perform security scanning, hardening devices, evaluating technical risks scanning.

  
  


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  Understanding of how changes in system configuration and/or network architecture affect a systems security posture and risk profile.

  
  


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  Experience in technical assessment of IT security controls and devices for networks, applications, and systems.

  
  


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  Experience in providing security related technical guidance and applying/implementing DISA STIGs.

  
  


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  Experience in evaluating technical risks associated with applying configuration changes to systems/networks.

  
  


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  Ability to re-evaluate security postures and risk profiles at network environment level.

  
  

Desired Qualifications:  

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  Strong understanding of systems and networking.

  
  


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  Experience with technical writing.

  
  


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  Ability to script.

  
  


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  Strong communication and customer service skills.

  
  


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  Ability to work well in a team environment.

  
  


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  Bachelor’s degree is preferred, though not required. 

  
  

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description generally cover the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.  This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.  Subject to the terms of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the company management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary.  We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

 

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