Responsible for assisting on IT projects. This position will effectively collaborate and contribute to a cross-functional team with software engineers, data managers, network & system administrators, and other technical staff. Plans, develops, and implements administrative or technical solutions to increase security and defend against hacking, malware and ransomware, insider threats, and other types of malicious activity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Provide information and systems security support to the organization under minimal supervision.

2.Maintain systems to protect data from unauthorized users and monitors compliance with the organization's information security policies and procedures.

3.Perform daily monitoring activities, including analysis of logs and reports from firewalls and other boundary protection devices to identify and investigate anomalous log entries which impact the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of information systems.

4.Identify vulnerabilities that are applicable to systems and applications to assess their severity and urgency.

5.Work with system administrators and network administrators to track corrective action, resolution progress, and mitigation of vulnerabilities.

6.Maintain, and monitor firewall and network intrusion detection systems.

7.Maintain, and utilize automated vulnerability scanning tools.

8.Support Security Operations Center (SOC) operations on a rotating basis for event and incident response.  

9.Participate and manage continuous monitoring / security operation activities.

10.Participate in technical assessment using stanndard industry tools.

11.Identify and mitigate risks throughout assessments.

12.Participate in security control reviews and provide improvement guidenance.

13.Work with users to resolve concerns and explain how to minimize security risks.

14.Respond to security related events and incidents.

15.Create Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) for Cyber tools.

16.Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, and EXPERIENCE

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, computer engineering, system engineering, or related field. Experience in lieu of education considered.

Experience

• No Minimum of years’ experience, 5 preferred.

Licenses

• Valid Driver’s License

Certifications

• No professional certification required. IT Related Certifiations Peferred such as CompTIA Security+, Cisco CCNA, Network+, CompTIA A+, CISSP, CompTIA Network+
• No clearance requirement but the contract and/or the site requires US Citizenship to be approved for access. (includes NACI / T1, MRPT, CAC): Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

REQUIRED SCREENINGS

All items below must be listed on the job descriptions

1.Drug Screen

2.Physical Assessment (if applicable)

3.Background Check (Criminal, Civil, Educational, Previous Employment, etc.)

4.Driver Record Screen (for positions requiring on-the-job-driving)

5.US Citizenship required

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

This section is job specific skills/abilities that employee needs to have to perform the duties/functions of their job.

1.Displays excellent verbal and written communication skills.

2.Ability and motivation to learn new skills in an evolving information security landscape.

3.Displays and promotes a positive attitude and possesses unwavering integrity and extraordinary adherence to high ethical standards.

4.Team player with strong interpersonal skills.

5.Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

6.General Information Technology (IT) technical knowledge related to personal computers, PC applications, Enterprise IT equipment and applications.

7.General technical knowledge of common IT protocols such as dns, dhcp. Tftp, tls/ssl, http, sip, smtp, snmp, ssh, telnet, icmp, ntp, and udp.

8. Proficiency in Windows Operating Systems, Microsoft Office (outlook, word, excel, visio, powerpoint, outlook), various web conferencing tools (Teams, WebEx), and various web browsers (Edge, Chrome).

9. Exposure to or skills with any of the following: NIST SP 800-53, Networking, Server Operations or one of the LM Cybersecurity technical systems (Splunk, CrowdStrike, Cisco FirePower, etc.).

10.Reviewing project charters, schedules, plans and assisting in executing them to completion.

Legacy Management Support (LMS) Organizational Core Values: One Team, One Mission Successfully execute the LM mission safely through a disciplined culture of organizational excellence.

1. Safety – The foundation of everything we do.

2.Teamwork – Leading with trust, open communication, and collaboration.

3.Quality – Striving to exceed expectations.

4.Ownership – Each of us has the responsibility to contribute and be accountable.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Aligned with Fit-For-Duty evaluation requirements.

Physical Activities:

Sedentary: Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs may be defined as sedentary when walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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