Senior Cyber Security Analyst
Company: Mission Support and Test Services, LLC
Location: North Las Vegas
Posted on: March 17, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview
Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates
the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National
Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Our MISSION is to help
ensure the security of the United States and its allies by
providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response
capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and
integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the
Site's Cold War legacy. Our VISION is to be the user site of choice
for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation,
with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the
ground, and in the air. (See NNSS.gov for our unique capabilities.)
Our 2,750+ professional, craft, and support employees are called
upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more
difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today. In
this environment, the best ideas need to be voiced and every
opinion matters. As such, MSTS places great value on Diversity,
Equity, and Inclusion and is committed to a diverse and equitable
workforce, with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the
diversity of our people, talents, ideas, and perspectives.
MSTS offers our full-time employees highly competitive salaries and
benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; both a
pension and a 401k; paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays;
relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location);
tuition assistance and reimbursement; and more.
MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell
International Inc. (Honeywell), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.
(Jacobs), and HII Nuclear Inc.
NNSS COVID-19 attestation
requirements:https://www.nnss.gov/pages/nfo/WorkingForMSTS.html
Responsibilities
MSTS is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Analyst.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in researching, compiling, and analyzing technical data.
Assist the ISSM and ISSOs with the execution of their assigned
duties.
Contribute to an overall productive and respectful work environment
by providing excellent customer service and working in a positive,
collegial manner always. Maintains cooperative and respectful
working relationships with Cyber Security Staff, other divisions,
and other customers.
Use established standards, practices and procedures as well as an
increasing technical knowledge to solve problems and complete
projects.
Review Cyber Security threat information and assists with
mitigating vulnerabilities identified.
Conduct a variety of Cyber Security policy compliance tasks such as
discovering unauthorized devices, conducting site surveys for
non-compliance, and ensuring network access requirements are
met.
Perform Security Test and Evaluations of information systems in
support of a security plan.
Write basic information system security plans (ISSPs) for
unclassified systems.
Complete certification and accreditation of information systems on
unclassified systems and networks, assists with the completion and
mitigation of security testing and evaluations results.
Design networks and systems with a security focus, ensuring systems
are developed in accordance with federal law, customer
requirements, certification and accreditation requirements, and
industry best practices.
Review purchase requests for technology items and provide input to
senior level Cyber Security staff regarding the risk associated
with purchases.
Review current Cyber Security threat information and assists the
Threat Evaluation Team with mitigating vulnerabilities
identified.
Collaborate with other outside Cyber Security interests such as
Counterintelligence, other DOE sites, US CERT, and law
enforcement.
Assist with data calls, FISMA reporting, compliance scanning and
reporting, continuous monitoring and compiling reports for
auditors.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent training and experience in a
computer-related field and at least 5 years of related
experience.
Demonstrated thorough understanding of basic principles, theories,
standards, practices, protocols, and procedures used in Cyber
Security.
Knowledge of network-based services and client/server applications,
familiarity with intrusion detection systems, familiarity with
network architecture and security infrastructure placement.
Ability to use network scanning and vulnerability tools and
interpret the results.
Ability to review and validate remediation efforts of vulnerability
scan results.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in
writing, enough to communicate with co-workers, customers, testify,
write clear and concise reports, gather information, and collect
information.
Ability to use multiple electronic devices including standard
office machines, cellular phones, and security appliances.
Understanding of encryption technologies, identity and
authentication technologies.
Ability to articulate highly technical processes and information to
a non-technical audience.
Ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and
effectively perform all assigned duties.
Preferred Qualifications:
Security Essentials (GSEC)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Juniper Networks Certified Specialist Security (JNCIS-SEC)
VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
GIAC Certified Windows Security Administrator (GCWN)
GIAC Certified UNIX Security Administrator (GCUX)
GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED)
GIAC Certified Firewall Analyst (GCFW)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA)
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
Understand the Windows operating system and command line tools,
network protocols, and TCP/IP fundamentals.
Knowledge of packet inspection, IDS/IPS, HBSS operations, firewall
policies, creation of custom host based and perimeter IDS/IPS
signatures.
Knowledge of Windows Active Directory and how to configure GPO
settings and various information assurance tools.
Knowledge of Cyber Security vulnerabilities, mitigation strategies,
network architecture, and how to apply security controls.
The primary work location will be at the Losee Road facility in
North Las Vegas, Nevada.
The schedule for the position will be 4/10s (subject to
change).
Personnel may be requested by leadership to work more than 40 hours
per week due to projects, activities, and emergences; critical
operational demands may occasionally require off-shift work.
Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen,
is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes
random drug testing.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
MSTS is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug
test and background review that includes checks of personal
references, credit, law enforcement records, and
employment/education verifications. Applicants offered employment
with MSTS are also subject to a federal background investigation to
meet the requirements for access to classified information or
matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security
clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of
information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other
indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied
or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the
duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment. In
addition, Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and
maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S.
citizenship, at least 18 years of age. ReferenceDOE Order 472.2
(https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-BOrder-chg1-pgchg)
, "Personnel Security". If you hold more than one citizenship
(i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a
security clearance may be impacted.
Department of Energy Q Clearance(position will be cleared to this
level). Reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as
defined in10 CFR Part 707.4
(http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=14b1c770db022992d237769fbe9fc519&mc=true&node=se10.4.707_14&rgn=div8)
, "Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites," will be
conducted. Applicant selected will be subject to a Federal
background investigation, required to participate in subsequent
reinvestigations, and must meet the eligibility requirements for
access to classified matter. Successful completion of a
counterintelligence evaluation, which may include a
counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination, may also be
required. Reference10 CFR Part 709
(http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title10/10cfr709_main_02.tpl)
, "Counterintelligence Evaluation Program."
MSTS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or
other characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background
screening, drug-free workplace.
Annual salary range for this position is $86,236.80 -
$129,355.20.
Starting salary is determined based on the position market value,
the individual candidate education and experience and internal
equity.
Posted Date7 months ago(8/15/2022 4:58 PM)
Job ID2022-4525
of Openings1
CategoryInformation Technology
TypeFull-Time
Location : CityNorth Las Vegas
Location : State/Province (Full Name)Nevada
Keywords: Mission Support and Test Services, LLC, North Las Vegas , Senior Cyber Security Analyst, Professions , North Las Vegas, Nevada
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