Cyber Security Operations Lead

Ask ITC Inc. which is backed by a $500 million Microtek group company, provides an industry leading blend of technology, business consulting, and outsourcing services.

Ask IT is a minority-owed enterprise; it has been founded on providing the highest quality possible and on the devotion to customer satisfaction.

Position: Cyber Security Operations Lead

Location : Pittsburgh, PA

Position type: full Time

Description of specific Duties in a typical workday for this position:

Serve as the technical focal point for all Cyber Operations activities and requirements. Assigned tasks, monitor performance, provide guidance, leader and mentorship for other members of the Cyber Operations Team.

· Research, evaluate, recommend and implement new security tools/technologies to automate security processes

· Evaluate and recommend mitigation strategies for newly discovered security vulnerabilities.

· Develop new or update existing SOP's and procedures to enhance security posture of systems, networks and infrastructures

· Assist in compliance with FISMA, Program Cyber Security Plan (PCSP) and internal Cyber Security policies

· Assist with external/internal cyber security audits, Continuity of Operations Plans and Disaster Recovery Plans

· B.S. in Information Technology Security or Computer Science

· Eight years relevant work experience

· Certifications in Cyber Security (CISSP or equivalent)

· Cisco certifications

· Experience in assessing and implementing new security technologies

· In depth experience in administering and monitoring Cyber Security/Information Assurance controls including intrusion detection, consolidating system and security event logs

· Assessing and reporting results of system vulnerability scans and developing mitigation strategies Experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) technologies

· Experience with the following technologies: Solar Winds, Cisco ASA, Cisco IOS, Cisco routers and switches, and Splunk

· Strong written and verbal communications skills

· Experience with IPS/IPS and SIEM technologies

· Experience in leading Cyber Security technical / operational teams in the conduct of the Cyber Security mission

· Experience with the following platforms: Windows 7, Red Hat, Linux

· Experience with implementing DISA STIGs

· Knowledge of NIST and FIPS processes, procedures and guidance.

· Experience with FISMA reporting requirements such as continuous monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management.

· Strong understanding of enterprise IT including networking infrastructure, systems administration, data centers, and software applications.

· Strong understanding of IT and telecommunications systems, network interoperability, and cyber security best practices

· Works well with minimal supervision, ability to interact well with other teams and ability to interact effectively with customers

Nice to Have:

· Government Cyber Security experience highly desired.

This is a full-time position paying a base salary, full benefits, and has possible bonus potential based on merit and performance.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.