Cyber security Jobs in Honolulu, HI

Overview

SOSi is seeking an experienced Cyber Defense Analyst to join our team in Honolulu, Hawaii at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.  The Mission Partner Environment Engineering Services (MPE ES) team in Honolulu provides multi-enclave Coalition connectivity to INDOPACOM warfighters by utilizing leading-edge Desktop as a Service (DaaS) Private Cloud technologies. From the proof of concept eight years ago, the MPE ES has grown in capabilities and processes, but now we need an experienced engineer to continue bolstering our cyber defense posture and manage the complexities of information assurance for our unique enterprise.

Essential Job Duties

The Cyber Defense Analyst will use data collected from a variety of cyber defense tools (e.g., IDS alerts, firewalls, network traffic logs.) to analyze events that occur within their environments for the purpose of mitigating threats. Works with customers, partners, stakeholders, and team members to develop and implement security procedures; troubleshoot problems; help to establish and implement policies and their conformance; coordinate activities of LAN support personnel, provide guidance on common networking issues. Assess vendor products; manage network performance, troubleshoot problems, and maintain network security.

Essential Job Duties :

• Monitor and maintain defense systems including endpoint security, perimeter firewalls, and intrusion detection, and vulnerability detection systems.
• Perform event correlation using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise to gain situational awareness and determine the effectiveness of an observed attack.
• Provide timely detection, identification, and alerting of possible attacks / intrusions, anomalous activities, and misuse activities and distinguish these incidents and event from benign activities.
• Assess and monitor cybersecurity related to system implementation and testing practices.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to provide guidance and recommendations on security best practices.
• Document and escalate incidents (including event’s history, status, and potential impact for further action) that may cause ongoing and immediate impact to the environment.
• Maintain network security and ensure compliance with security policies and procedures.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging threats and trends in the cybersecurity landscape.
• Participate in and may lead aspects of security tools installations and upgrades.
• Interface with vendors to ensure appropriate resolution during network outages or periods of reduced performance.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant hardware and software applications as assigned.
• Participates in special projects as required.
• Serve on multiple functional teams in support of the MPE enterprise, to include the IA Policy & Audit, Incident Management and Response, Cyber Monitoring, Firewall Management, and Scanning Teams

Minimum Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Work Environment

Working at SOSi

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.

The Cyber Defense Analyst will use data collected from a variety of cyber defense tools (e.g., IDS alerts, firewalls, network traffic logs.) to analyze events that occur within their environments for the purpose of mitigating threats. Works with customers, partners, stakeholders, and team members to develop and implement security procedures; troubleshoot problems; help to establish and implement policies and their conformance; coordinate activities of LAN support personnel, provide guidance on common networking issues. Assess vendor products; manage network performance, troubleshoot problems, and maintain network security.

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