Cyber Defense Infrastructure Specialist (Top Secret Required)

About the role

A Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist is responsible for the maintenance, enhancement, and protection of an organization's cyber defense infrastructure. This role involves safeguarding critical data and network resources, ensuring operational integrity, and preventing disruptions due to malicious activities. The specialist works closely with multiple teams to align cybersecurity measures with organizational goals and supports secure and efficient operations.

Responsibilities

• Installing, configuring, and managing security software and hardware, conducting vulnerability assessments, and developing comprehensive security policies and protocols.
• Monitor network traffic for unusual activity, respond to incidents, and coordinate with other IT professionals to mitigate threats.
• Systematically and continuously update with the latest cyber defense tactics and technological advancements to maintain a robust security posture.

Requirements

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance required.
• Q clearance preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• All levels of experience available.

Skills

• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices.
• Experience with security software and hardware.
• Ability to conduct vulnerability assessments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

DOE ($55k/yr-$115k/yr.)

Schedule

Full-time, fully remote.

Who we are...

August Schell offers 30 years of experience in providing our customers innovative solutions and engineering services to their most challenging needs. We thrive on navigating complex IT difficulties and are driven to find the best solutions for our customers. Our team delivers expert knowledge in cyber security, big data, endpoint security and cloud solutions. Our ability to serve our customers with continued excellence is a direct reflection of our dedicated and exceptional people. At August Schell, we are not only a team, we are a family.

Equal Employment Opportunity

August Schell Enterprises Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]