blueStone Solutions Group

Sr. Cyber Specialist

Posted 8 Days Ago

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Bethesda, MD

In-Office

Senior level

Information Technology • Professional Services

The Role

Seeking a Cyber Security Specialist to manage endpoint configuration, conduct security scans, and assist in remediation efforts for federal clients. Requires strong Windows OS and security administration experience.

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Company Description

blueStone Recruiting is a national search firm with a focus of placing top Cyber Security talent from the Analyst level to CISO with prestigious organizations nationwide

Job Description

Our client is a commercial and government consulting firm is currently recruiting a Full-time Cyber Security Specialist to work for a federal client.

Qualifications

Define and implement baseline configuration settings for MS Windows endpoints, based on industry standards and best practices for endpoint hardening and least privilege

Research requirements for successful remediation of Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), recommend solutions, assist system administrators with implementation

Develop and perform IT system security scans, result analysis, vulnerability categorization, and dissemination of results

Researches escalated vulnerability issues, recommend remediation and/or mitigation solution, assist system administrators with remediation

Maintain knowledge of technical and non-technical security regulations, interprets requirements, communicates with IT staff

Participate in security control assessment activities

Participate and assists in researching evaluating, and development of security solutions, policies, procedures, and guidance

Additional Information

Minimum ten (10) years of experience in information technology is required.

At least five (5) years in security administration experience is preferred.

Must have strong background in administration of MS Windows Server and Desktop OS, preferably MSCP

Understanding of active directory group policy objects

Masters in information technology or associated discipline; may substitute any of the major certifications or years of experience in related field in lieu of a degree.

Must have (or must be able to obtain within 6 months of employment) professional security certification such as CISSP

Experience with network vulnerability scanning, analysis, and vulnerability remediation and mitigation

Knowledge of NIST Special Publication 800 series documentation with understanding of SP 800-53 controls

Experience in implementation of FDCC/USGCB, NIST Checklist Program, and/or DISA STIGs.

Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking

Familiarity with Linux OS flavors

Work with blueStone recruiting to find your next Cyber Security role. You can find us at http://bluestonerecruiting.com. We look forward to speaking with you.

Top Skills

Active Directory

Linux

Ms Windows

Ms Windows Server

Mscp

Nist Sp 800-53

Tcp/Ip

Vulnerability Scanning

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The Company

HQ: Deer Park, Illinois

58 Employees

Year Founded: 2002

What We Do

For 20 years blueStone Solutions Group has helped innovate the world alongside the companies we work with, and we have done so while maintaining an excellent relationship with our clients. Whether you come to us as an organization looking for talent or a professional seeking a job, you can feel confident in the hands of our experienced and diligent team.

We were founded in 2002, as an IT-focused employment agency. Throughout the decades we have moved into and cemented our value in the engineering, healthcare, finance, and accounting industries.

Our expert team of recruiters and account managers is the power plant behind the incredible wishes we have helped make true from autonomous vehicle development to vital support for military communications.

When you’re ready to elevate your workforce, contact us or visit our site for more info.