Cybersecurity Specialist (DISA)

Reposted 19 Days Ago
Hiring Remotely in USA
Remote
Senior level
Information Technology • Security • Business Intelligence • Consulting
The Role
The Cybersecurity Specialist will support DISA by analyzing security requirements, providing security engineering support, and resolving information assurance issues.
Summary Generated by Built In
Cybersecurity Specialist

Location:  Remote, USA

Type --- Future Opportunities -- Proposal

Education: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related technical field

Security Clearance: Must possess an active Secret Clearance.

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Who we are:

Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) is a dynamic IT and Management Consulting firm based in the Washington, DC area. Founded in 1996, Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) has evolved into a company of highly qualified professionals that provides full-cycle IT Consultant and Management support in both the private and public sectors.

Horizon’s culture is based on our core values, and we PRIDE ourselves on a diverse, employee, and family-centric approach. 

Who we are looking for: 

We are currently seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer for a full-time position supporting our client Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA).

We are an organization that is committed to your growth and success in the IT software development industry and looking for a Cybersecurity Specialist who will be supporting Enterprise Software Systems for the DISA and working with a team of technical experts in an agile environment to support current systems and functionality for a suite of applications. 

What your day-to-day will look like / Duties:

  • Performs a variety of routine project tasks applied to specialized information assurance problems. 
  • Tasks involve integration of electronic processes or methodologies to resolve total system problems, or technology problems as they relate to IA requirements. 
  • Analyzes information security requirements.
  • Applies analytical and systematic approaches in the resolution of problems of workflow, organization, and planning. 
  • Provides security engineering support for planning, design, development, testing,
    demonstration, and integration of information systems.

What we would like to see on your resume/ Required Skills:

  • Seven (7) years of relevant IT experience

Certification Required

  • Four (4) years of experience maintaining Linux Operating Systems
  • Four (4) years of experience supporting Windows Server Operating Systems
  • Scripting skills - SQL, REGEX, BASH, PERL or VBA
  • 2 - 4 years of experience supporting/using SIEM tools for incident response

 

 Why you will succeed at Horizon:

Horizon works at the forefront of new features and development practices and supports its employees in being trained and certified in the latest and greatest. As we continue to expand and grow the Horizon brand around the globe, we want to ensure that our team members are growing with us as you are a vital part of our success story.  This is a great opportunity for us to invest in our employees by supporting you with the right skills and tools to be successful in your careers.  .   

 

Why you will love working with us/ Perks:

  • A comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical, dental, vision, and disability)
  • a 401k program where you are 100% vested from day one with an employer match after 90 days.
  • an Educational Assistance program.
  • a Student Loan Repayment Program
  • Gym Reimbursement Program.
  • Paid Time off
  • Dynamics, passionate, multi-disciplinary team of creative minds to work with, and many more.

Horizon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and it is our policy to consider all applicants for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

 

EOE/Vet/Disabled




Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
  • Active Secret Clearance
  • Seven years of relevant IT experience
  • Four years of experience maintaining Linux Operating Systems
  • Four years of experience supporting Windows Server Operating Systems
  • Scripting skills - SQL, REGEX, BASH, PERL or VBA
  • 2 - 4 years of experience supporting/using SIEM tools
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The Company
HQ: Vienna, VA
127 Employees
Year Founded: 1996

What We Do

Horizon Industries is an IT services corporation serving Clients across the U.S. and internationally. Headquartered in Tysons Corner, Virginia, with offices in London, UK, Timisoara, Romania, and New Delhi, India, Horizon has over two decades of experience providing IT and Management consulting services to the U.S. Government and commercial clients around the globe. We focus on emerging capabilities in Cyber, Low Code, RPA, AI and Network Technologies. To meet the business objectives and needs of our clients, our teams deliver full life-cycle of support from business strategy analysis, business system development and deployment, and operations support. Our Mission: We place our customers’ missions first, and believe our own success will follow. Horizon builds excellent multidisciplinary teams that work together, contributing unique perspectives which maximize client results. Horizon’s culture ensures that each employee is constantly learning and acquiring new skills to continually improve the client experience.

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