Cyber Defense Systems Specialist

4 days ago


Herndon, Virginia, United States ShorePoint Full time
Job Overview

ShorePoint is a leading cybersecurity services firm that delivers high-profile, high-threat security solutions to private and public-sector customers. We are passionate about our mission to protect critical infrastructure and provide a dynamic environment for career growth and development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deploy, implement, and maintain cyber defense systems within the federal sector.
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to uphold security standards and ensure the security of critical infrastructure.
  • Test, implement, deploy, maintain, and administer dedicated cyber defense hardware and software.
  • Perform system administration on specialized cyber defense applications, including installation, configuration, maintenance, backup, and restoration.
  • Coordinate with Cyber Defense Analysts to manage and update rules and signatures for specialized cyber defense applications.
  • Assist in identifying, prioritizing, and coordinating the protection of critical cyber defense infrastructure and key resources.
  • Assess the impact of sustaining dedicated cyber defense infrastructure and support test bed administration.
  • Implement Risk Management Framework (RMF)/Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) requirements for dedicated cyber defense systems and maintain documentation.
  • Conduct security reviews to identify gaps in architecture and perform risk analyses for major system or application changes.

Requirements:

  • Intermediate knowledge of network and host-based firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, data loss prevention, vulnerability scanning, anti-malware and spam protection, secure data transmission, and network monitoring/protection solutions.
  • Experience with various cybersecurity tools, including Configuration Assessment, Log Aggregation, Integrity Verification, Web Application Security Testing, Network Access Control, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), network intrusion prevention, and endpoint security.
  • Working knowledge of SIEM/VTM technologies, cloud security, application security, network security, and disaster recovery.
  • Proven ability to deploy, configure, and manage security implementation across IT systems, including antivirus management, vulnerability scanning, and firewall policies.
  • Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.
  • Proven ability to develop effective working relationships that improve the quality of work products.
  • Ability to maintain focus and develop proficiency in new skills rapidly.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle competing priorities.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, coordinate resources, and ensure scheduled goals are met.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to seek out data and evaluate solutions effectively.
  • Must be able to multi-task, work independently and as part of a team, share workloads, and deal with sudden shifts in project priorities.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field, or additional 3-5 years of relevant experience.
  • 4 to 6 years of relevant experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking to develop undefined tasks into actionable processes and work streams.
  • Ability to obtain federal agency required security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ability to provide guidance on Enterprise Logging configurations for endpoint security technologies, firewalls, routers, switches, and CTEM monitoring applications.
  • Experience analyzing audit results and working with stakeholders to resolve vulnerabilities and document exceptions.
  • Strong ability to develop partnerships across IT functions where they intersect with security.
  • Knowledge of modern software development and deployment practices, including unit testing, CI/CD (continuous integration/continuous deployment).
  • Relevant industry certification.

Work Environment:

  • Remote (Herndon, VA).


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