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Job Title: Cyber Security Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a Cyber Security Specialist to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. As part of the SES Strategic Business Unit, you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates, and maintains electronic security services, including intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audiovisual, IT systems, perimeter defense, and command and control systems for federal, local, and commercial customers across high-growth markets.

Responsibilities

+ Analyze system performance and recommend improvements.

+ Provide support to the system administration and engineering team using advanced knowledge of networking principles and system administration skills to troubleshoot systems and operating systems.

+ Communicate with customers, manufacturers, vendors, and system administrators.

+ Train system users and other system support personnel.

+ Analyze and modify preventive maintenance checklists for system changes.

+ Troubleshoot system performance issues and implement corrective actions.

+ Organize and prepare detailed documentation of system performance, including service request records and analysis.

+ Perform desktop hardware and operating system set-up, imaging software loading, and antivirus updates.

+ Conduct in-depth research and evaluate the research of Technical Specialists in order to evaluate existing and future systems.

+ Have experience with DoD RMF process and experience with maintaining ATO’s.

+ Provide on-site system support post-deployment.

+ Read and interpret engineering drawings.

+ Understand SOP and SOW documentation.

+ Ensure test lab equipment is maintained.

+ Interface with engineering team to ensure design efficiency.

+ Interface with internal and external customers demonstrating excellent oral and written communication skills.

+ Conduct research and development of entire systems and analyze all interoperability and constructability scenarios.

+ Read blueprints, schematics, and statements of work (SOW).

+ Coordinate with field personnel and/or engineering team to discuss any potential installation issues.

+ Answer support calls to help field personnel and system administrators with any installation issues encountered on the job site.

+ Conduct research and development on new system manufacturers (i.e., access control, intrusion detection, and closed-circuit television systems).

+ Perform research, selection, modification, design, maintenance, and/or the development of Technical Security equipment and systems.

+ Independently and as part of a team, review, analyze, and resolve difficult and complex technical security problems.

+ Resolve or recommend solutions to overlapping and conflicting security requirements by utilizing knowledge, skills, and abilities, including the ability to interpret various directives, rules, and regulations.

+ Act as a subject matter expert, requiring formal and independent learning and the ability to translate this expertise into recommendations in specific circumstances.

+ Communicate orally with customers and groups on technical security-related issues.

+ Write reports to document mission events, research findings, procedures, and other technical security-related issues.

Essential Skills

+ IAT Level II certification, including any of the following: CompTIA Security +, CISSP, CCNA Security, GICPS, or SSCP.

+ Active Top Secret Clearance.

+ Experience in DoD RMF Process – must know how to run through the risk management framework.

+ Experience with ACAS scans and applying credential and non-credential STIGS.

+ Knowledge of ATO Process (Authorization to Operate), NIST 800,800 series NIST Standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ High School Diploma with 12+ years of experience with installation, troubleshooting, and/or testing of electronic security systems, or

+ Associate's Degree with 10+ years of experience, or

+ Bachelor's Degree with 7+ years of experience, or

+ Master's Degree with 5+ years of experience.

+ System administrator experience in performing triage on system problems, resolving system problems, analyzing system data to prevent problems, and implementing new workstations and system extensions.

+ Vendor certifications for electronic systems preferred.

+ Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS.

Work Environment

The work environment involves interfacing with a team of professionals dedicated to maintaining high standards of electronic security services. You will be working with advanced technologies and equipment designed for intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, and more. The position may require travel both within the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS).

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $80.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in McLean,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 6, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.