Cyber Assurance Auditor Associate at a.i. solutions in Huntsville, AL

Summary: a.i. solutions is looking for a highly-motivated individual to support the Reagan Test Site (RTS) Engineering and Technical Services (RETS) program. The Cyber Assurance Auditor Associate will maintain secure network environments in accordance with DoD regulations and ensure compliance with Army mandated information assurance requirements. Responsibilities: - Be a key player in our security monitoring efforts, leveraging our SIEM platform to identify and analyze suspicious activity - Investigate and triage security alerts, working closely with senior analysts to understand and respond effectively to potential incidents - Contribute to a proactive security approach by supporting our vulnerability scanning and remediation processes - Help us strengthen our defenses by contributing to the creation and refinement of SIEM rules and correlation logic - Maintain meticulous records of security events, investigations, and resolutions - Continuously learn about the evolving threat landscape and share your knowledge with the team - Collaborate effectively with other IT teams to ensure a holistic security approach - A solid grasp of fundamental cybersecurity principles and best practices - Exposure to SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, ACAS, IBM QRadar) - Basic understanding of network infrastructure and protocols - Knowledge of common operating systems (Windows Server, Linux) and their security mechanisms - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and independently, with a keen eye for detail - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative spirit - A genuine enthusiasm for cybersecurity and a commitment to continuous learning - Develop and maintain detailed documentation of security incidents, analysis methodologies, and remediation procedures, contributing to the refinement of our security runbooks and standard operating procedures (SOPs) - Demonstrated ability of checklist generation and management- determine availability of new Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and Checklist requirements and Security Requirements Guides (SRG), update checklists to new STIG versions - Conduct analyses of ACAS findings relevant to specific RMF controls and boundaries and create associated POA&M - Support on-demand system audits or vulnerability assessments when necessary to determine compliance - Stay abreast of the latest attack techniques, tactics, and procedures (TTPs), security vulnerabilities (CVEs), and threat intelligence feeds, and integrate this knowledge into our detection and response strategies - Must have the flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience - Experience in Information Technology, Cyber Security, preferably NIST based Risk Management Framework (RMF) - DoD 8140 CompTIA Security+ certification - Experience communicating security concerns and issues to non-technical audiences - Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance Required Skills: SIEM platforms, Splunk, ACAS, IBM QRadar, Network infrastructure, Network protocols, Windows Server, Linux, Cybersecurity principles, NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), CompTIA Security+ certification, Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG), Security Requirements Guides (SRG), Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M), DoD Secret Security Clearance Benefits: View Our Benefits Offerings, Paid Time Off and Holidays, 401k Safe Harbor Plan, we contribute on Day #1, Paid Parental leave for Mom & Dad, Company Paid Life/AD&D, Tuition Assistance, Wellness plans that reward wellbeing & work life harmony