Cybersecurity Specialist

This is a hybrid position to support the Department of Energy! Must be able to obtain a public trust.

Creates cyber-intelligence tools / methods and performs research and analysis in order to mitigate and eliminate data and cyber security risks. Develops acceptance criteria for cybersecurity architecture.

• Investigates computer and information security incidents to determine extent of compromise to national security information and automated information systems.


• Assists with defining security objectives and system-level performance requirements.


• Researches and stays abreast of tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trends in computer network vulnerabilities.


• Configures and validates secure systems, tests security products/systems to detect computer and information security weaknesses.


• Maintains the computer and information security incident, damage and threat assessment programs.


• Supports the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by each government accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results and preparation of required reports.


• Involved in the periodic conduct of a review of each system's audits and monitors corrective actions until all actions are closed.


• Supports the development of integrated system solutions ensuring proprietary/confidential data and systems are protected.


• Involved in the establishment of strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and supports obtaining certification and


• accreditation of systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience.


• 2+ years of experience

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