What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Cyber Security Engineer position at HX5, LLC?
Junior Cyber Security Engineer
Cyber Security II
Schriever AFB
Colorado Springs, CO
HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.
HX5 is currently seeking a qualified Junior Cyber Security Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract at Schriever Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Perform cybersecurity duties on customer networks (proactively and reactively) to improve enterprise-wide security posture.
- Perform and analyze vulnerability scans without affecting network operations utilizing Assured Compliance Assessment
- Solution (ACAS / Nessus) scanning tool.
- Perform network security threat / impact assessments and prepare assessment reports.
- Utilize available Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) tools to analyze and correlate events, vulnerabilities, and STIGs from network security devices and mission critical infrastructure (e.g., network and host-based security systems, firewalls, routers, switches, servers, workstations, etc.) for indicators of compromise, attack vectors, and known attack patterns.
- Analyze and interpret log data within various tools (e.g., ACAS, HBSS / ESS, etc.).
- Analyze vulnerabilities against known exploits in enterprise cyber-threat environment and disseminate guidance to improve network defensive posture.
- Support the development, establishment, review and update of Tier III LCC procedures, processes, manuals, and other documentation.
- Assist with host-based security across the enterprise utilizing DoD Host based Security System (HBSS), to include : antimalware, host-based intrusion protection system, data loss prevention, and rogue system detection.
- Support Incident Response across the enterprise IAW DoD regulations and instructions.
- Generate vulnerability assessment reports for customers and escalate for further review.
- Create, update, and manage queries and dashboards pertaining to HBSS, ACAS, and related security tools.
- Support the review and update of CND procedures, processes, manuals, and other documentation.
Salary : This position is expected to pay $73,500 - $98,500 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.
Education and Experience :
Desired Requirements :
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work :
This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week and offers a flexible work schedule Monday through Friday during core business hours.
Other Position Requirements :
HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include :
HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE :
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, pleasecall (850) 362-6551.
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Salary : $73,500 - $98,500
