Cybersecurity Specialist

San Diego, California, United States

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Sigma Defense Systems is a leading technology company serving the Department of Defense (DoD), providing tactical communications systems and services for digital modernization since 2006. Through our acquisitions of SOLUTE in January 2022 and Sub U Systems in May 2022, we have expanded our software and communications hardware solutions to better support JADC2, C5ISR, SATCOM, and DEVSECOPS for customers in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force. Through a combination of hardware, software, and industry expertise, we provide a complete portfolio of solutions and services that accelerates information collection and sharing for faster decision making and better mission outcomes. We are a company of innovative professionals thriving in a highly motivating work environment that fosters creativity and independent thinking. If you are a motivated individual with a desire to support our service men and women, now is a great time to join Sigma Defense!

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Cybersecurity Specialist! The Cybersecurity Specialist, under broad supervision, operates all aspects of Information Systems (IS) data availability, integrity, authentication, confidentiality, and non-repudiation. The Cybersecurity Specialist will inform users about security measures, explain potential threats, implement, administer, and enforce security best practices in order to protect information and prevent unauthorized access. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.

Requirements

  • Experience coordinating strategic concepts with higher echelon DoD organizations
  • Experience in computer and information security assessment and administration
  • Experience with vulnerability scanning solutions
  • Familiarity with the DoD Information Assurance Vulnerability Management program
  • Implements and monitors security measures for communication systems, networks, and provides advice that systems and personnel adhere to established security standards and Governmental requirements for security on these systems.
  • Participate in key management working groups, assist in ordering and tracking cryptographic keys, revise key management plans, and coordinate changes and enhancements to existing and future systems.
  • Provide subject matter expertise to obtain and maintain system authorizations in both developmental and operational environments.
  • Lead interactions with government cyber experts to support the Key Infrastructures (KMI). Mitigate cybersecurity and information assurance risks to include: securely provision, operate and maintain, protect and defend, analyze/investigate, respond, recover, and oversee/govern the applicable networks and systems.
  • Develops and executes Government approved security policies, plans, and procedures; implement data network security measures; operate and monitor network intrusion detection and forensic systems; conduct IS security incident handling; and perform certification of IS and networks.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • Life and A&D coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 paid Holidays
  • Educational Assistance Highly Competitive Salary


We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.

Tags: DevSecOps DoD Intrusion detection Network security Security assessment Vulnerability management

Perks/benefits: Career development Competitive pay Health care

Region: North America
Country: United States
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