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IPTA · 11 hours ago

Cyber Security Specialist

Kettering, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

IPTA is a company focused on providing technical solutions for major government and business organizations. They are seeking a Cyber Security Specialist to identify and resolve complex cyber security issues, manage security mechanisms, and ensure the protection of information systems.

Information Technology

Senior Management

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Identifies and resolves 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

Designs, installs, and manages security mechanisms that protect networks and information systems against hackers, breaches, viruses, and spyware

Responds to incidents, investigates violations, and recommends enhancements to plug potential security gaps. Analyzes data to spot trends, and creates tools to support research efforts

Mitigates threats by gathering information and developing plans, and monitors networks for security breaches

Develops best practices and security standards, and trains users on security protocols

Creates and tests disaster recovery procedures to keep IT running in the event of a security breach

Researches data, learns about new technologies, and gathers information on the latest risks

Utilizes specialized expertise, up-to-date knowledge, and proficiency in analysis, forensics, and reverse engineering to monitor and diagnose malware events and vulnerability issues resulting in web threats that facilitate cyber crime, including malware, phishing, viruses, denial-of-service attacks, information warfare, and hacking

Makes recommendations for solutions, including hardware and software programs that can help mitigate risk

Designs firewalls, monitors use of data files, and regulates access to safeguard information and protect the network

Keeps up-to-date on current virus reports, and protects networks from these viruses

Trains users, promotes security awareness, develops policies and procedures, and provides updates and reports to management and executive staff

Qualification

Cyber SecurityIncident ResponseSecurity Standards DevelopmentDoD 8570 CertificationMalware AnalysisNetwork SecurityDisaster Recovery PlanningTechnical Problem SolvingUser TrainingSecurity Awareness Promotion