The Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist maintains and protects cyber defense infrastructure, ensuring operational integrity and preventing disruptions. Key responsibilities include managing security software, conducting vulnerability assessments, and monitoring network traffic for threats.
Title: Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist
Clearance: Active TS Required, Q Clearance preferred
Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred
Years Experience: all levels available
Location: fully remote
Compensation: DOE ($55k/yr-$115k/yr.)
A Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist is responsible for the maintenance, enhancement, and protection of an organization's cyber defense infrastructure. This role involves safeguarding critical data and network resources, ensuring operational integrity, and preventing disruptions due to malicious activities. The specialist works closely with multiple teams to align cybersecurity measures with organizational goals and supports secure and efficient operations.
Duties include:
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Who we are...
August Schell offers 30 years of experience in providing our customers innovative solutions and engineering services to their most challenging needs. We thrive on navigating complex IT difficulties and are driven to find the best solutions for our customers. Our team delivers expert knowledge in cyber security, big data, endpoint security and cloud solutions. Our ability to serve our customers with continued excellence is a direct reflection of our dedicated and exceptional people. At August Schell, we are not only a team, we are a family.
Equal Employment Opportunity
August Schell Enterprises Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Accommodations
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]
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Clearance: Active TS Required, Q Clearance preferred
Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred
Years Experience: all levels available
Location: fully remote
Compensation: DOE ($55k/yr-$115k/yr.)
A Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist is responsible for the maintenance, enhancement, and protection of an organization's cyber defense infrastructure. This role involves safeguarding critical data and network resources, ensuring operational integrity, and preventing disruptions due to malicious activities. The specialist works closely with multiple teams to align cybersecurity measures with organizational goals and supports secure and efficient operations.
Duties include:
- Installing, configuring, and managing security software and hardware, conducting vulnerability assessments, and developing comprehensive security policies and protocols.
- Monitor network traffic for unusual activity, respond to incidents, and coordinate with other IT professionals to mitigate threats.
- Systematic & continuous updates with the latest cyber defense tactics and technological advancements are essential for maintaining a robust security posture.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Who we are...
August Schell offers 30 years of experience in providing our customers innovative solutions and engineering services to their most challenging needs. We thrive on navigating complex IT difficulties and are driven to find the best solutions for our customers. Our team delivers expert knowledge in cyber security, big data, endpoint security and cloud solutions. Our ability to serve our customers with continued excellence is a direct reflection of our dedicated and exceptional people. At August Schell, we are not only a team, we are a family.
Equal Employment Opportunity
August Schell Enterprises Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Accommodations
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]
Apply Now
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