Program Security Specialist

As a Program Security Specialist, you will be responsible for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating threats to AFRL systems and networks. You will work with a team of security professionals to develop and implement strategies to protect against cyberattacks and other security threats. You will also be responsible for staying up to date with the latest security trends and technologies and for conducting ongoing assessments of the DoD's security posture.

• Process and maintain Data Loss Prevention external media waivers for NIPR and SIPR networks and assist non-waivered SIPR users with downloading data to external media.
• Request the provisioning of SIPR user accounts and assist those users with re-enabling and re-provisioning issues.
• Gather artifacts from the Program Managers of various divisions and branches within the Aerospace Systems Directorate to process Risk Management Framework packages for IATTs and ATOs.
• Perform investigations and compile reports of Trellix malware incidents occurring on the Defense Research and Engineering Network in accordance with the basic steps of incident response (containment, eradication, recovery, post-incident activity).
• Perform investigations and compile reports of Classified Message Incidents in accordance with the basic steps of incident response (containment, eradication, recovery, post-incident activity).
• Reconcile Keyboard-Video-Mouse (KVM) switch user agreements with the 88th Wing Cybersecurity Office's records.

Requirements

• Familiarity with Windows Active Directory
• Familiarity with NIST Risk Management Framework
• Familiarity with trouble ticket applications (BMC Remedy, SolarWinds)
• Basic understanding of networking concepts
• Basic understanding of security controls
• Active Secret clearance (or above)
• Active CompTIA Security+ (or DoD 8570 equivalent)
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds with or without accommodation.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

Benefits Include:

• Covers 100% of employee benefit premiums, including Medical (PPO or HDHP Option), Vision, Dental
• Matching 401K
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Professional Development/Education Reimbursement
• Parking and Transit Benefits for NY, NJ, ATL, and DC Metro areas

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualification

Certification