Mercer University · 9 hours ago
Cybersecurity Specialist
Warner Robins, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expMercer University is a private institution that houses the Mercer Engineering Research Center (MERC), which provides high-quality engineering and technical support services. The Cybersecurity Specialist role involves supporting cybersecurity operations, conducting vulnerability assessments, and implementing security standards and protocols to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
Higher Education
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
May work independently or as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) under the direction of the Cyber Technical Lead, more senior cybersecurity personnel, and/or the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) on the following tasks:
Sustain network/information system security through testing, analysis, and application of policy and controls
Obtain certification and accreditation of systems, to include process support, analysis support, coordination support, security certification test support, security documentation support, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research inspections, and periodic audits
Conduct threat and risk analysis and analyze the business impact of new and existing systems and technologies to eliminate risk, performance, and capacity issues
Implement vulnerability assessments and configuration audits of operational systems, web servers, and databases to detect patterns, insecure features, and malicious activities in the infrastructure
Analyze, investigate, test, evaluate, and deploy security technology and procedures
Run diagnostics on any changes to data to verify any undetected breaches
Develop custom systems for specialized security features and procedures for software systems, networks, data centers, and hardware
Develop and implement information security standards, guidelines, and procedures
Observe, evaluate, and document security certification testing
Develop, review, and evaluate System Security Plans, System Security Authorization Agreements, systems and networks diagrams, Security Requirements Traceability Matrices, risk assessments, and associated information system Authorization and Accreditation documents
Perform security incident evidence gathering and evaluations
Perform incident remediation, review and analysis
Apply Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
Implement government policy (i.e., NISPOM, DCID 6/3) and make process tailoring recommendations
Review static/dynamic analysis results and remediate
Conduct counteractive protocols and report incidents
Customize risk ratings for vulnerabilities based on company policies and maintain IT security controls documentation
Use OWASP testing methodology, Dynamic and Static Application Security Testing, re-engineering, automation, ASP.NET/JAVA, IDS/IPS systems, Burp Suite, Nmap, and Metasploit
Develop software-based remediation using Python, C#, Java, JavaScript, J-Query
Complies with all Executive Director approved MERC-wide policies and procedures
Participates in Technical Interchange Meetings with customers
Adheres to approved MERC MSP quality management policies and principles, and promotes an attitude of commitment to continuous quality improvement
Ensures thorough familiarity and awareness of all MERC core capabilities and with the MERC current and potential customer base and remains alert for any problem or opportunity that might lead to additional business for any MERC core business area
Submits suggestions for new business opportunities or report identified customer problems or opportunities to the Director of Acquisition Strategy through a Chief Engineer
Qualification
Required
US Citizenship is required
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
A Ph.D. degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Forensics, Information Assurance, or related information security focused degree from an ABET-accredited institution; or a Master's Degree in same and 1 year of relevant experience; or an undergraduate degree in same and 2 years of relevant experience
Proficient/expert in one of the following areas, competent in two areas, and novice/beginner in the remaining areas: software security, system administration, security testing, information assurance, design, implementation, validation, and compliance
Certifications: CompTIA Security+ CE
Additional requirements may be added as appropriate and as specified in the specific Personnel Requisition Form
Preferred
Certified Information Security Professional
Top Secret Clearance
Benefits
Health and dental insurance
Retirement
Tuition reimbursement
Vacation/sick leave accrual
Holiday pay
Comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents)
Generous retirement contributions
Tuition waivers
Paid vacation and sick leave
Technology discounts
Schedules that allow for work-life balance
Company
Mercer University
Mercer University is one of America’s oldest and most distinctive institutions of higher learning, offering rigorous programs that span the undergraduate liberal arts to doctoral-level degrees.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mickey Belote
Chief Technology Officer
Alfred Troy
Marathon Founder and Advisor
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