IPTA ยท 7 hours ago
Cyber Security Specialist
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
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
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Eight (8) years of prior experience in a similar role
DoD 8570 Level II/II certification required
Active Security Clearance Required