Cybersecurity Specialist, TS/SCI

Connexus Hub is a professional services firm that works with Government Agencies and Fortune 500 customers. We are hiring for a Cybersecurity Specialist to provide a broad range of support to the Technical Security Program.

Job type: W2 + benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k, vacation, sick)

Location: Washington, DC

Clearance: TS/SCI

Duties

• Preventing cyber attacks
• Detecting security breaches
• Responding to security incidents
• Using analytics to monitor data
• Identifying malware and ransomware events
• Conduct regular security audits and assessments
• Scan and assess network for vulnerabilities
• Monitor network traffic for unusual activity
• Recommend solutions for vulnerabilities
• Review and analyze documents, diagrams, system designs, security plans, or related materials
• Install and use software to protect sensitive information
• Research new security technology
• Analyze industrial security IOT for vulnerabilities
• Prepare and present security status reports to management
• Investigate a violation when a breach occurs
• Prepare reports that document security breaches

Qualifications

• A BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Technology / Systems, Computer Science, or a related field, from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution.
• Transcripts may be required.
• Networking and system administration
• Security incident handling and response
• Understanding of operating systems
• Network security control
• Malware prevention and detection
• Problem-solving skills