Your Future at M.C. Dean

We're seeking people driven to excellence and inspired to have a meaningful impact powering, automating, integrating, and securing the world’s most critical infrastructure and facilities. This translates into fulfilling opportunities for employees driven to excel in a meaningful career. As an employee at M.C. Dean, you will join forces with more than 5,800 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability. Together, we transform the way complex, large-scale systems are designed, delivered, and sustained–enhancing client outcomes, improving lives, and changing the world for the better.

We are seeking a Cyber Security Specialist 4 to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit. As part of (SES) Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, it systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high-growth markets. 

Clearance/Citizen Type:  Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; ACTIVE TS/SCI w/ POLY REQUIRED

Work Type: Full-Time

What you’ll do:

Perform Cybersecurity / Information Assurance for all customer managed systems, applications, and hardware Design, implement, and maintain Department of Defense provided Security and Vulnerability tools including Host Based Security System (HBSS), Splunk, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoints Support authorization/reauthorization efforts in alignment with the Department of Defense Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST 800-53 (e.g. develop and apply Active Directory Group Policy Objects, develop deployment packages, etc.) Analyze new security requirements, define courses of action, and design enterprise solutions, coordinating with engineering and operations teams to implement within the environment Formalize and execute a process for communicating vulnerability results in a manner understood by technical and non-technical stakeholders based on risk tolerance and impact to the environment Leverage vulnerability database sources to understand each weakness, its probability and remediation options, including vendor-supplied fixes and workarounds Design, implement, and maintain, scripts used in asset discovery and vulnerability status Conduct continuous independent discovery and vulnerability scans/security assessments of enterprise-wide assets and proactive control testing Set up and execute Nessus scans; establish automated reporting Document, prioritize, and formally report asset and vulnerability state, along with remediation recommendations and validation Coordinate with system owners and system administrators/technical points of contact to identify system vulnerabilities, conduct vulnerability analysis, and formulate remediation strategies  Develop packages for complex remediation efforts and coordinate with vulnerability remediation specialists for deployment Support and monitor patch management compliance across the infrastructure to align to audit requirements Identify and apply DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) benchmarks Conduct manual STIG reviews Support preparation of Plan of Action & Milestones (POAM) development to support compliance and authorization/reauthorization activities Prepare and disseminate regular Cyber Compliance/vulnerability reporting; interact with the customer to explain results and address issues Contribute to the development of Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, User Guides, and checklists Work as a team to consistently learn and share advanced skills and foster team excellence Actively collaborate with the ISSO  to develop, maintain, and enhance cyber security controls Collaborate with security groups such as red teams, threat intelligence and risk management to form a holistic team dedicated to thwarting attackers and reducing attack surface

Key Requirements:

5+ Years of Experience with a Master's Degree in Information Technology, Risk Management, Cybersecurity 7+ Years of Experience with a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Risk Management, Cybersecurity 10+ Years of Experience with an Associate's Degree in Information Technology, Risk Management, Cybersecurity 13+ Years with a High School Diploma DoD 8750 IAT Level II Certification (CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP) Experience operating and maintaining a Nessus environment Comply with DOD 8140.01 "Cyberspace Workforce Management" and maintain an appropriate and current IA certification to perform IA functions in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) 8570.01-M, "Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program" Experience developing and implementing hardware and software solutions for data center and virtual infrastructure technologies. Strong MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio Skills Ability to travel internationally up to 25% of the time.

Desired / Advantageous Qualifications

Experience with Hyperconverged architectures such as Cisco Hyper Flex, Nutanix, etc. Experience with Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS), Fabric Interconnects and other similar technologies. Experience with Virtualized Desktop Infrastructure, e.g., Citrix ZenDesktop, and/or VMware Horizon Large on-premise storage engineering and administration experience with NetApp, Dell/EMC, Pure Storage, etc. Experience designing and deploying Collaboration Platforms such as Microsoft SharePoint Experience designing and deploying SQL Database Infrastructure such as Microsoft SQL Server Experience engineering and implementing data center and campus area networks and security stacks. Experience engineering and implementing platforms and services in a software-defined network environment Experience with DoD IT security requirements including DISA STIG/SRGs. Understanding of Department of Defense standards and best practices Vendor certifications, VMware, Cisco, Microsoft, NetApp, etc.

What we offer:

A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust. An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years. Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement. Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.

We offer an excellent benefits package including

A competitive salary Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance Paid-time off Tuition reimbursement 401k Retirement Plan Military Reserve pay offset Paid maternity leave

     Pay Range: $113,250 - $181,200

Abilities:

Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time. Sitting for extended periods of time. Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction. Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard. Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Identify and understand the speech of another person.

 

Applicants for this position may be required to obtain or provide proof of flu shots or of other vaccinations depending on customer requirements and nature of the position or demonstrate a valid basis for exception.

 

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