Cyber Security Specialist

Motive Companies

Carson, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Antivirus, Communication Skills, CompTIA Security+, Computer Security, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), Disaster Recovery, Documentation, Endpoint Security, Firewall Administration, Government Contracts, IAT - Information Assurance Technical, Incident Response, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Internet Security, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Metasploit, Microsoft Windows System Administration, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Purchasing/Procurement, Reporting Skills, SSCP - Systems Security Certified Practitioner, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Patches, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), United States Citizen, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Vulnerability Scanners, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Carson, CA
POSTED
3 days ago

We are seeking a Cyber Security Specialist to join our IT team in an onsite role in Carson, CA. Reporting to the IT Manager, this role supports the company's cybersecurity operations, CMMC Level 2 compliance program, and DoD cyber incident reporting.

 

Responsibilities:

 

* Run diagnostics, monitor SIEM/logging data, and identify system vulnerabilities

* Build, configure, and maintain firewalls, antivirus, and endpoint security

* Apply security patches and remediate vulnerabilities across systems

* Assist the IT Manager in validating and maintaining controls outlined in the company's System Security Plan (SSP), Incident Response Plan (IRP), Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP), and other CMMC Level 2 / NIST SP 800-171 documentation

* Respond to and report cyber incidents to DoD via DIBNet within 72 hours, accessed through the DoD's Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE), per DFARS 252.204-7012

* Write reports on diagnostic findings and incident events

* Test technical defenses and Blue Team (defender) detection capabilities

* Facilitate tabletop exercises to test the incident response plan and crisis communication procedures



Qualifications:

 

* 5+ years in cybersecurity/information assurance, including 3+ years in Windows systems administration

* Bachelor's degree in a related field

* IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+, SSCP); CySA+, PenTest+, or SecurityX a plus

* Experience with SIEM, Metasploit, audit logging, vulnerability scanning/remediation, IAVM

* Experience with security documentation (SSPs, IRPs); CMMC Level 2 / NIST SP 800-171 experience preferred

* DoD or DoD subcontractor IT environment experience desired

* Strong written/oral communication and analytical skills

* US citizenship required

* Must be able to obtain or maintain access to PIEE for DIBNet cyber incident reporting

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