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Cyber Security Analyst II

Unavailable
Full-time
On-site
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
$73,340.80 - $110,011.20 USD yearly






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.








Responsibilities






If you’re looking for an interesting, fulfilling career, you’ve come to the right place!

 

MSTS is seeking a candidate for the role of Cyber Security Analyst II for the Global Mission Communications Programs (GMCP), Emergency Communications Network (ECN) Cybersecurity Department. The ECN provides global communications on behalf of DOE/NNSA using mobile technology, to include satellites and additional services such as video-teleconferencing. This position is located at the Remote Sensing Laboratory, Nellis (RSLN) on Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform work of limited scope and basic complexity, taking direction from more senior staff.
  • Assist in researching, compiling, and analyzing technical data by applying knowledge of technical principles, theories, standards, practices, and procedures.
  • Validate the functionality of security tools and scans network devices.
  • Participate in incident response teams to detect, respond to, contain and remediate cyber threats.
  • Review current Cyber Security threat and assists the Threat Evaluation Team with mitigating vulnerabilities identified.
  • Identify, report, and assist in the remediation of Cyber Security threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Support forensic/incident response activities and may monitor intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), security incident and event management (SIEM) tools, endpoint security tools, email gateways, firewalls, and network infrastructure.
  • Assist with data calls, FISMA reporting, compliance scanning and reporting, continuous monitoring and compiling reports for auditors.
  • 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 at all times. Maintain cooperative and respectful working relationships with Cyber Security staff, other divisions and other customers.
  • Support national emergency response groups’ emergency response drills, exercises, and real-world events through on-call availability and travel via commercial and military aircraft when required.
  • Contribute in a team environment to evaluate new technologies and provide recommendations.
  • Assist senior Cyber Security staff with the design of 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.
  • Support design/deployment/maintenance of new and existing security infrastructure capabilities.
  • 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.
  • Scan network devices for vulnerabilities and configuration baseline compliance and report findings.
  • Review Cyber Security threat information and assist with mitigating vulnerabilities identified.
  • Monitor intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), security information and event management (SIEM) tools, endpoint security tools, email gateways, firewalls, network infrastructure and other appliances for security issues.
  • Use established standards, practices and procedures as well as an increasing technical knowledge to solve problems and complete projects.
  • Perform other duties assigned by Management.








Qualifications






Due to the nature of our work, US Citizenship is required for all positions.

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a computer-related field and at least 2 years of experience in a related field.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of 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.
  • Understanding of encryption technologies, identity and authentication technologies.
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, sufficient 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.
  • Knowledge of Cyber Security vulnerabilities, mitigation strategies, network architecture, and how to apply security controls.
  • 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.
  • Knowledge of the Emergency Communications Network (ECN), RSL mission is desired.
  •  Preferred qualifications:
    • GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
    • GIAC Certified Windows Security Administrator (GCWN)
    • Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
    • VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
    • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
    • Cisco Certified Technician (CCT)
    • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • The primary work location will be based at the Remote Sensing Laboratory at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, NV (RSL-N).
  • Work schedule for this position will either be 4/10’s, 9/80, or 5/8’s (per management discretion). Must be willing to perform on-call duty and ensure availability to work non-standard hours.
  • Personnel may be requested by leadership to work in excess of 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. Reference DOE Order 472.2, “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 in 10 CFR Part 707.4, “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. Reference 10 CFR Part 709, “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: $73,340.80 to $110,011.20.


Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.