New Jersey Transit

4259 Cyber Security Officer

New Jersey Transit • $90K — $130K *
Reston, VA 20191In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 2 years experience in a related field
  • Ability to attain CompTIA CYSA+ or equivalent IAT Level II certification
  • Experience in cybersecurity oversight and incident response
  • Knowledge of 24x7 operations in a cybersecurity environment
  • Familiarity with incident case management systems
  • Understanding of classified Government networks and cybersecurity operations
  • Experience in both individual and team settings

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate information assurance and cyber defense initiatives
  • Support the information assurance program for a designated system
  • Propose, enforce, and implement cybersecurity policies and standards
  • Maintain operational security posture for assigned information systems
  • Manage day-to-day security operations of the system
  • Evaluate security solutions for classified processing
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments to aid certification and accreditation

Benefits

  • Top Secret security clearance required
  • Opportunity to work on mission-critical projects in national security
  • Exposure to a variety of cybersecurity functions and technologies
  • Collaborative environment emphasizing individual and team contributions
  • Career development opportunities through certification support
Full Job Description
4259 Cyber Security Officer
4259 | Top Secret

Job Description:

OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a Cyber Security Officer to join our team and support our mission critical customer in Reston, VA. As our Junior Cyber Security Officer, you will maintain operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed.

GENERAL DUTIES:

  • Performs a variety collaboration and coordination efforts regarding Information Assurance (IA) and Computer Network Defense (CND) functions which are broad in nature and support multi-tier IA and CND functions to include, but not limited to, systems engineer, audit/inspection, infrastructure support, certification and accreditation, vulnerability management, detection and response support services.
  • Provides support for a program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance program.
  • Provides support for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
  • Maintains operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed.
  • Assists with the management of security aspects of the information system and performs day-to-day security operations of the system.
  • Evaluates security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information.
  • Performs vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support certification and accreditation. Executes policies and guidance provided by senior functional/technical leads.
  • Plan and coordinate the IT security programs and policies.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience related to specific functional area.
  • Currently hold, or be able to attain a CompTIA CYSA+ or equivalent IAT Level II certification.
  • Experience and knowledge on:
    • Experience supporting cybersecurity oversight, collection, and analysis of threat intelligence, event analysis, and incident response.
    • Experience supporting 24x7x365 operations in a cybersecurity, IT or related watch environment.
    • Experience supporting reporting on daily performance and health metrics to provide ongoing situational awareness to Government leadership.
    • Experience using incident case management systems to document and report on incidents.
    • Experience following and improving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
    • Experience supporting vulnerability management, cyber threat intelligence, and fusion.
    • Understanding of classified Government networks, technology stacks, and cybersecurity operations.
    • Experience working individually as well as actively participating on integrated teams.


DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Security certifications: CCNA Security, CySA+, SSCP, or equivalent certification
  • AWS, Cloud certifications
  • Self starter with strong initiative


CLEARANCE:

  • Top Secret minimum


Job Details

City : Reston

State : Virginia

About New Jersey Transit

New Jersey Transit Corporation, branded as NJ Transit, is a state-owned public transportation system that serves the US state of New Jersey, along with portions of New York State and Pennsylvania. It operates bus, light rail, and commuter rail services throughout the state, connecting to major commercial and employment centers both within the state and in the adjacent major cities of New York and Philadelphia. NJ Transit also provides bus service to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan. NJ Transit is headquartered in Newark, New Jersey.
Learn more about New Jersey Transit
Size
11,900 employees
Industry
Transportation
Net Income
-$100 million
Founded
1979
5 Year Trend
-2%
Revenue
$2.4 billion
NASDAQ
* Ladders Estimates

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