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Cyber Security Specialist

Location: Waimea, HI (Kauai)

Lyn Aerospace has an immediate opening for a Cyber Security Specialist.  This position is available at our Waimea, HI (Kauai) office.  Relocation assistance available based on qualifications.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

  • Provide support for a system or enclave's information assurance program through security authorization activities in compliance with Risk Management Framework (RMF)

  • Perform auditing, vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support Assessment & Authorization (A&A)

  • Provide configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware

  • Download, apply and mitigate Operating System (OS) updates and STIG (Security Technical Implementation Guide) for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Windows OS

  • Maintains operational security posture to ensure information systems (IS) security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed

  • Research, develop, implement, test and review an organization's information security in order to protect information and prevent unauthorized access to computer systems

  • Conduct a Vulnerability Assessment utilizing approved scanning software

  • Manage changes to system and assesses the security impact of those changes. Prepare and review documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, A&A packages, and Security Controls Traceability Matrix (SCTM)

  • Develop, maintain, and facilitate the appropriate closure of Plan Of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms) and coordinate with the Agency-designated security Point of Contact (PoC)/Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to address related remediation activities

  • Must be highly motivated, be able to work independently and be a self-starter

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

  • Extensive experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Windows OS

  • Must be able to obtain approved baseline certification(s) required to perform duties as a Information Assurance Technical level II (at a minimum) as outlined in DoD 8570 within 90 days of hire (e.g., Security+ (Plus) Certification)

  • Demonstrated RMF accreditation on RHEL and Windows Operating SystemsBe familiar with the DSS Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM) & NIST 800-53 

  • Experience using Tenable Nessus/ACAS Scanning Software or equivalent

  • Familiar with data classification and handling

  • COMSEC experience (desired) 

  • Familiarity with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) compliance

  • Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain DoD Top Secret security clearance

  • Experience with Cisco network switches and/or network security principles (desired)

  • RHEL Administrator Certification RHCSA (desired) 

  • Experience with upload and utilization of Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Services (desired)

If you are interested, please forward your resume to: krista.basham@lynaerospace.net.

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