CYBER SECURITY SPECIALIST Job at MIKEL INC, Middletown, RI

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  • MIKEL INC
  • Middletown, RI

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

MIKEL invests in people and technology – empowering the creative process, building responsive relationships, and propelling innovative solutions from conception to completion for the U.S. Navy. MIKEL is a small woman owned business that has been providing Undersea Warfare Solutions to the Department of Defense since the company’s inception in 1999.

Be a part of our dynamic team whose solutions and services enable the Navy to solve their toughest problems and meet their mission requirements. We have undersea operations experience, combined with engineering and specific subject matter expertise, that provides an in-depth understanding of the problem and a novel, innovative and cost-effective solution. MIKEL is committed to providing an environment that challenges its employees to use and advance their skills and knowledge to provide solutions that exceed customer expectations.

Position: CYBER SECURITY SPECIALIST

Responsibilities:

Cybersecurity Specialist works with System Engineering personnel to incorporate official cybersecurity requirements and security best practices into the development of networked and stand-alone IT systems. Specific job tasks and requirements include:

  • Prepare detailed reports and standard artifacts in support of high-quality DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment & Authorization (A&A) package submissions
  • Assess and document security posture of IT systems using approved tools and techniques
  • Identify and communicate mitigation and remediation strategies.
  • Perform system scanning, patching and hardening in accordance with established standards and procedures.
  • Creatively adapt guidance to unique situations and implement custom cybersecurity strategies and solutions.
  • Respond to and collaborate with assigned reviewers to provide additional information requests.

Certifications preferred

  • Security+
  • Network+
  • MCSE
  • Linux+

Required Experience & Skills:

  • Minimum 2 years of full-time information security experience.
  • Candidate must be actively pursuing or possess the CompTIA Security + certification.
  • Bachelor’s degree in information security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related technology skills
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a secret level security clearance

Preferred Experience & Skills:

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Cybersecurity
  • Experience implementing security control frameworks (e.g. NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001)
  • Working knowledge of the DoD Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) to evaluate cybersecurity capabilities and optimize security investments.

Work Location: Newport RI, no telework available.

MIKEL offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 401k Retirement Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Tuition Reimbursement.

Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance or higher is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

MIKEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Remote work, Flexible hours,

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