Computer Security System Specialist -55659

Job Title: Computer Security System Specialist

Job Location: Alexandria, VA. (onsite)

Job Description:

Syneren is currently seeking a Computer Security System Specialist.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain the Host-Based Security System (HBSS) infrastructure, including policy configuration, deployment, and monitoring.

• Administer and configure ACAS (Nessus) to perform vulnerability scanning, compliance assessments, and reporting across the enterprise.

• Monitor, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity threats and incidents using HBSS, ACAS, SIEM and WAF tools.

• Develop Cyber Operations SOPs for security tools appliances and capabilities in use within the IT Enterprise to levels and standards required by DoD.

• Develop and implement policies and procedures to enhance the security posture of systems and networks.

• Generate and deliver compliance and vulnerability reports to stakeholders, providing recommendations for remediation.

• Collaborate with IT, network, and development teams to address identified vulnerabilities and implement security improvements.

• Stay up to date with emerging cybersecurity threats and trends, ensuring that HBSS and ACAS environments are optimized and secure.

• Support security audits and assessments, ensuring systems are compliant with organizational and regulatory standards (e.g., DoD STIGs, RMF).

Required experience:

• Must have 5 or more years of experience managing and administering HBSS (Trellix/ePolicy Orchestrator), including policy management and monitoring.

• Professional experience with Configuration of Trellix end point security is a plus.

• 5 or more years of hands-on experience with ACAS (Nessus) for vulnerability scanning and compliance reporting.

• Experience with other security tools and technologies, such as SIEM platforms Azure Sentinel and F5 Big-IP firewalls.

• Experience with Windows, and Linux operating systems

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and compliance requirements, such as DoD RMF, STIGs, and FISMA.

• Experience troubleshooting and resolving security-related issues in enterprise environments.

• Proficiency in creating and delivering reports that translate technical findings into actionable recommendations.

• Experience with Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker (SCC), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), anti virus software, and securing IaaS/PaaS/SaaS Cloud environment.

• Must have 5 or more years with RMF including roles such as the security control assessor.

• Must have 2 or more years with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) in the last five years.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience working in DoD environments or with organizations requiring high-security standards.

• Top Secret Clearance

• IAT Level II -CompTIA Security or SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner) Other security-related certs that are accepted (in addition to the above two certs) as well for the DoD IAT Level 2 include the following as well: CCNA Security; CySA ; GICSP; GSEC).

About Syneren: Syneren is an award winning, CMMI Level 3 certified, high quality provider of technology solutions for the government as well as commercial sectors. Founded in 2003, we have been broadening our services to cover an array of disciplines, including Hardware and Systems Engineering, Software Development and Testing, IT Systems Support, Cyber Security, Independent Testing and Evaluation and Program Support. Notably our innovative and effective solutions are delivered consistently by a highly qualified staff and management team. Syneren is committed to providing exceptional solutions that meet the client mission needs.

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