IS & Cyber Security Tech - Intermediate (Vulnerability Management)

Position Description:

Perform Vulnerability Management Operations -- Administer, operate, update, patch, configure, develop, integrate, install, troubleshoot, and maintain vulnerability management systems, tools, tactics, techniques, and procedures. Completes tasks designed to ensure security of the organization's systems and information assets.

Protects against unauthorized access, modification, or destruction and develops IT security policies and standards. Works with end users to determine the needs of individual departments.

Implements policies or procedures and tracks compliance throughout the organization. duties.

Duties:

Perform vulnerability assessment using AF provided tools. This task includes

o Scanning, tracking, recording, and reporting vulnerabilities using government tools.

o Reporting and uploading scan results to the DISA's Vulnerability Management System (VMS) tool, or its successor, on a monthly or as needed basis for Air Force Base's (AFB) to review and remediate.

Perform patch management for servers, workstations, and infrastructure devices.

Deploy, manage, troubleshoot, and provide technical solutions for Air Force End Point Protection System agents and end point products for all AF clients.

Conduct and manage End Point Protection operations for securing AF client systems.

Ensure compliance with approved security updates, patches, baselines, associated orders, and network defense directives for all AFIN infrastructure and devices.

Education and Experience:

Requires a bachelor's degree or its equivalent, and 2 - 4 years of related experience

Required Clearance:

Active / Valid DoD Secret clearance; must maintain clearance in active/valid status.

Required Certification:

Active / valid DoD 8570.01-M IAT-II certification (Security + or higher level cert); applicant must maintain currency of same.

Physical Requirements:

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time.

Position may require typing and reading from a computer screen.

Must have sufficient mobility, including but not limited to bending, reaching, and kneeling to complete daily duties in a timely and efficient manner.

Due to parking availability and location of work, walking moderate to long distances may be required.

Work Environment, Equipment, and Machines:

Office setting that includes sedentary physical effort. However, may include lifting of weight up to thirty (30) pounds

No unusual hazards nor unusual environmental conditions on job site

The DoD and USAF have implemented specific COVID-19 mitigation measures and contract employees must comply with established guidance.

Ability to operate office equipment such as a personal computer, printer, copy machine, telephone, fax machine and other equipment including desk supplies and other work-related tools as required.

May require installation/removal of network equipment, cables, and related materials.

Attendance:

Regular attendance of scheduled hours is extremely important, but not critical, except for deadlines and meetings.

Punctuality and regular attendance are necessary to meet deadlines.

Must exhibit flexibility of work hours to adjust to surge situations based on critical mission requirements.

Starts on Mid Shift. This is a 24/7/365 mission, and the technicians will work on Days, Swings, or Mids as needed. At times, rotating shifts may be required.

Other Essential Functions:

Must demonstrate professional behavior at all times when dealing with customers, management and co-workers.

Must have clear, concise and accurate communications skills in English, both verbal and written.

Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk to employees or others.

Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner.

Independent personal transportation to work site is required.

Travel to and from customer's locations may be required to support projects. This may involve airline travel. In some cases, accommodations can possibly be made for POV, if necessary.

When operating any vehicle for work purposes, must wear seat belt and in addition, no cellular devices are to be used when vehicle is in motion.