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NexGen Data Systems, Inc. lists this IT Infrastructure Security Specialist opportunity in suffolk, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
IT Infrastructure Security SpecialistNexGen Data Systems is seeking an IT Infrastructure Security Specialist. The IT Infrastructure Security Specialist shall perform tasks to support the security of a facility and infrastructure to include risk assessment, investigations and conducting employee background checks and security clearance investigations.Roles & Responsibilities:Analyze security alerts, investigate cyber and physical security incidents, and coordinate response actions.Conduct vulnerability assessments and risk evaluations across IT and facility environments.Monitor and correlate cyber and physical access events to identify potential insider threats or unauthorized access.Implement and maintain security controls for networks, servers, virtualization platforms, cloud services, and supporting facilities.Coordinate implementation and sustainment of physical security measures including controlled access systems, surveillance systems (CCTV), intrusion detection systems (IDS), and badge/access management for data centers and IT spaces.Manage receipt of security documents submitted from applicantsVerify the appropriate level of background investigation being requestedEnsure all documents required for suitability processing are included and completed properlyConduct agency checks and evaluate results including but not limited to credit reports and processing fingerprint cardsIdentify potential reciprocity and previous investigationsAssist other teams (Investigations, EOD, File Room, etc.) on special projects as neededOther Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Requirements:Desired/Required Skills:Active Department of Defense Secret security clearance required.Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or CompTIA SecurityX3+ years of experienceStrong attention to detailStrong organizational skills, with the ability to work on multiple projects with multiple deadlinesMust be a fast learner and self-starterExcellent written, verbal, visual/presentation, interpersonal and communications skillsAbility to consistently make good decisions through a combination of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgmentMS Office and the ability to navigate between multiple programs simultaneouslyAbout the Company:NexGen Data Systems is an emerging technologies focused company providing expert systems and network engineering solutions to the Department of Defense. NexGen Data Systems promotes a culture of knowledge and career advancement through continued learning, keeping our team current on the latest advances in systems and networking, and enabling our team to provide the best available solutions to our clients.Benefits:Company covers 100% of premiums for the employee's medical, dental, and vision insurance and subsidizes premiums for spouse and dependents.Company provides short and long term disability plans.401(k) match up to 10% of the employee's salary contributions to 401(K) plan.Comprehensive training and development program.11 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrual level starts at 15 days annually.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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suffolk, VA, 23435, US
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