ALTA IT is looking for a strong Cyber Analyst for a 6-month contract-to-hire opening in Fort Belvoir VA.
This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance
100% onsite and 30% travel
Pay rate: 60-68/hr W-2

Responsibilities:
  Understand both the compliance standards and the tools and techniques to assess vulnerabilities to be a part of our team. Identify risks that may lead to mission loss or degradation and provide recommendations for risk reduction based on DoD Mission Assurance Assessment benchmarks. Identify threats to information technology and operational technology and assess the vulnerability and risk to assets. Apply in-depth knowledge of cyber threats to develop recommendations to remediate system vulnerabilities. Perform assessments from an adversarial viewpoint to identify weaknesses, test and evaluate protection strategies, and demonstrate exploitation of identified vulnerabilities. Components of these assessments include but are not limited to examining telecommunications (e.g., video, voice and data, commercial and military) and cyber space operations (e.g., computer networks, IA tools use, operations security).
Qualifications:
  Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, information technology, computer engineering, electrical engineering or related discipline OR 10 years of experience. Current / Active  DoD TS/SCI clearance. Active certifications required – IAT II  as described in DoD 8570.01 and CSSP Auditor (which includes CEH cert). Demonstrated experience with Linux environments (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu). Understanding of information technology threats, and cybersecurity practices. Hands-on experience with security monitoring, threat hunting, packet analysis, malware analysis, signature development, and/or shell scripting. Hands-on experience with network monitoring and packet inspection tools. Travel 1/3 of the time. Desired Qualifications Possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to operate the advanced cyber analytical toolkit and perform required assessments. Possess working knowledge of DoD’s IT system and network certification and accreditation processes to include system security authorization agreements. Experience conducting Information Operations Computer Network Defense/Exploitation assessments. Experience with firewalls and network TAP technologies. Experience installing, configuring, administering software applications. Demonstrated skills in troubleshooting problems with software and hardware. Experience configuring, managing and maintaining networking equipment. Working knowledge of Department of Defense’s Information Assurance. Experience in Vulnerability Alert processes. Working knowledge of Computer Network vulnerability/compliance analysis software Please send qualified resumes to cklausner@altaits.com

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

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