Cyber Security Specialist

Cyber Security Specialist

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Cyber Security Specialist at Morrisville, NC.

Position Title: Cyber Security Specialist

Location: Morrisville, NC

Anticipated Start Date: 05/02/2024.

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 03 Months Contract with Strong Possibility of Extension.

Job Type: [FULL TIME (40 HRS WEEKLY)] [CONTRACT],

Pay Range: $30/hr - $35/hr.

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Description:
Details:

• Identify and develop threat signatures from all available sources
• Maintain threat indicators within the threat intelligence platform
• Implement and support standard procedures for incident response
• Interface with Business Unit Information System Security Officers and Incident Response Teams

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement a dynamic, advanced Risk-Based Alerting (RBA) security framework within Splunk
• Create and test detections written in advanced Splunk Programming Language (SPL)
• Perform analysis on hosts running on a variety of platforms and operating systems, to include, Microsoft Windows & Linux.
• Perform analysis of log files from a variety of sources (e.g., individual host logs, network traffic logs, firewall logs, and intrusion detection system logs) to identify possible threats to network security.
• Leverage tools including Splunk, Tanium, Firepower, Azure, GoogleCloud, SentinelOne, SESC suite as part of duties performing cyber incident response analysis.
• Act as an observer to Red Team penetration testing exercises and collaborating with Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC)
• Correlate event or incident data to identify specific vulnerabilities and make recommendations that enable expeditious remediation.
• Work with a diverse team of analysts in conducting incident triage, incident handling, and remediation.

EXPERIENCE LEVEL:
3-5 years of experience with security operations and incident response

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.

CERTIFICATIONS: (One or more desired)

• One or more of the following Certification(s): CISSP, CISA, CISM, GIAC, RHCE.

ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS:

• Must be able to obtain a Position of Public Trust Clearance
• Pass both a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check.
• Once candidate's resume is approved and interview passed, the agency is responsible for providing drug screening. Failure to submit the drug screening results will delay the security clearance process.
• If a candidate is given an interim clearance, continuation of employment is then based on the candidate receiving a sensitive clearance.
• All candidates must be a US Citizen, or have permanent residence status (Green Card).
• Candidate must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.
• Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)
• All overtime must be pre-approved in writing by the client manager or his/her designated representative.
• Agency will not be reimbursed for overtime charges without previous written authorization. Authorized overtime will be reimbursed at straight time.
• The enforced dress code is business casual, i.e. collared shirt with slacks for men, no skirts above the knee for women.

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

Keywords: System Security, Cyber Security, Security Specialist

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.

This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 221606 when responding to this ad.

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