Cybersecurity Specialist
On-siteBellevue, Nebraska, United States
Bellevue, Nebraska, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeBachelors DegreeSmall
Full TimeBachelors DegreeSmall
Job Summary
Assess security of systems, applications, and networks using established tools and frameworks to identify vulnerabilities and evaluate controls. Conduct penetration testing, security audits, and war gaming exercises to pinpoint weaknesses and strengthen overall cybersecurity posture. Develop Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), produce security reports, and document findings to ensure compliance with DoD directives and risk management frameworks. Analyze application designs and source code, automate testing scripts, and generate best practices for new technologies while providing feedback on security fixes.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI eligibility
- U.S. Citizenship status
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance with SCI eligibility
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other related field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience conducting penetration testing or Blue team testing
- Possession of one of the following certifications: GPEN, GWAPT, GSE, OSEE, OSCE, OSCP, or GXPN
- Knowledge of application security principles and safe coding techniques
- Experience with programming languages such as SQL, C#, JavaScript, Ruby, PowerShell, and Python
- Proficiency with security assessment tools including Tenable NESSUS, WebInspect, OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, Metasploit, and Kali Linux
- Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP, and APT TTPs
- Experience using operating systems such as Linux, UNIX, and Windows
- Possession of DoD Directive (DoDD) 8570 Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level II certification or DoDD 8140 Information Assurance Security Engineer Level II certification
- Knowledge and experience with NIST 800‐53 and DoD Risk Management Framework tools, including eMASS and Xacta
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