Level 3 Communications, Inc

Senior Associate, Cyber Intelligence

Level 3 Communications, Inc$85K — $110K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience, or 6 years without a degree
  • Active Secret security clearance
  • Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Cybersecurity is preferred
  • CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months
  • Experience with vulnerability scanning tools like Tenable Nessus and NMAP
  • ISSO/ISSM experience with eMASS

Responsibilities

  • Execute vulnerability and network scans
  • Generate and interpret scan reports, and recommend remediation plans
  • Prepare and maintain authorization documentation
  • Implement cybersecurity requirements per RMF, NIST, and DoD directives
  • Execute Continuous Monitoring Plans
  • Support Security Test and Evaluation activities
  • Communicate cybersecurity risks and compliance status to stakeholders

Benefits

  • 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Supportive work environment
  • Engagement with cutting-edge cybersecurity tools
  • Strong team collaboration culture
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Associate, Cyber Intelligence

Job Code: 38467

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

Cybersecurity professional will perform vulnerability and network scans under the guidance of the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) on assigned government-authorized systems. Will be responsible for performing scans of assigned information systems, including vulnerability, network detection and mapping, and controlled interfaces. The candidate must be knowledgeable on a variety of scanning tools, including Tenable Nessus, NMAP, and Nipper, or similar security tools. Additionally, the ISSO must be able to create and interpret scan reports and recommend prioritized remediation plans. Ability to script and develop parsing tools preferred, such as BASH script, Python, PowerShell script, etc.

Essential Functions:
  • Execute scans, generate reports, interpret results, and recommend remediation plans
  • Prepare, review, and maintain authorization documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), risk assessments, and supporting artifacts
  • Interpret and implement cybersecurity requirements in accordance with RMF, NIST, CNSSI, JSIG, DoD, or other applicable government frameworks and customer directives
  • Execute Continuous Monitoring Plans
  • Support Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) activities, including planning, preparation, execution support, analysis of results, and reporting of findings
  • Interface with system managers and Information Technology (IT) personnel to track and resolve identified vulnerabilities
  • Create, maintain, and update documentation
  • Develop new concepts or standards which make significant and impactful improvements to processes, systems, solutions, or products
  • Communicate cybersecurity risks, requirements, and compliance status to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including leadership, customers, and external assessors
  • Flexibility to adjust to changing requirements, schedules, and priorities


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
  • Active Secret security clearance


Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Cybersecurity or a related discipline from an accredited college is preferred
  • CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification or ability to achieve certification within 6 months of selection
  • Experience as an ISSO implementing cybersecurity on classified systems
  • Experience developing, managing, and providing evidence to close POA&Ms associated with the A&A and project management processes
  • Experience with networking equipment; running vulnerability scans and interpreting results (e.g., Tenable Nessus, Assured Compliance Assessment Solution [ACAS], NMAP, etc.)
  • ISSO/ISSM experience with eMASS
  • Experience with implementing cybersecurity controls under NIST SP 800-53 and DCSA Assessment & Authorization Guide (DAAG)
  • Ability to script and develop parsing tools, such as BASH script, Python, PowerShell script, etc.
  • Experience with Windows and Linux
  • Experience interpreting vulnerability scanning and security log results (Nessus, ACAS, Splunk)


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