IT SPECIALIST - SR. IT SPECIALIST - Cybersecurity
Southwest Research Institute
San Antonio, TX
Who We Are:
Cybersecurity Operations’ mission is to secure the enterprise by evaluating, implementing, and operating a full suite of tools and services. We are responsible for configuring, engineering, administering, and supporting network and endpoint security systems. Operations include firewalls, intrusion prevention and incident response as well as security orchestration and automation. As part of the Cybersecurity team, the candidate will be part of the technology assessment and implementation process as well as operations and response, candidates will engage in the full security system lifecycle.
Objectives of this Role:
- Provide cybersecurity analysis and support in an Enterprise environment.
- Deploy, configure, and maintain security applications.
- Maintain and provide continuous security configurations of cybersecurity infrastructure.
- Research, recommend, evaluate, and deploy new cybersecurity technologies and capabilities.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
- Participate in daily review of alerts and incident response (IR) activities.
- Effectively document system configurations, findings, and results of IR activities.
- Monitoring and maintaining Endpoint Protection and Response (EDR) and Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) systems, Enterprise Vulnerability Management and Penetration Testing programs.
- Monitoring and maintaining Next Generation firewall systems and policies and L3/L7 Load-balancing and Web Application Firewall (WAF).
- Support and management of Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution.
- Participate in the support and management of the Enterprise Security Information Event Management (SIEM) solution to include advanced reporting, data analysis and correlation.
- Participate in the support and configuration of the security for Microsoft O365 Entra ID cloud services.
Requirements:
- Requires a Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity, IT Operations, or related degree with relevant experience. In lieu of a Bachelors degree 5 years of Cybersecurity and/or IT administration experience. a high school education or equivalent and related certifications is required.
- 3 years: Relevant Cybersecurity and/or IT administration experience with a Bachelors degree.
- 3-7 years: Experience working with incident response and/or network security platforms such as Endpoint Protection, Threat Intelligence, Security Orchestration Automation and Response.
- 3-7 years: Experience with administration of modern operating systems (e.g.- Windows Server, Windows Desktop and Linux).
- Experience with network fundamentals (TCP/IP, Vlans and network subnetting) as well as scripting, development, and utilizing application programing interfaces (API).
- A valid/clear driver's license is required.
About the Company
Southwest Research Institute
We are R&D problem solvers providing independent, premier services to government and industry clients. Our multidisciplinary nature allows us to rapidly assemble diverse teams to tackle problems from multiple directions. We push the boundaries of science and technology to develop innovative solutions that advance the state of the art and improve human health and safety. Operating as a nonprofit since our 1947 inception, we work in the public’s best interest and toward the betterment of mankind. At SwRI, we tirelessly pursue innovation and excellence in science and technology for the betterment of humankind. We support work on nearly 4,000 client projects at any given time through a wide range of technical competencies with 2,574 staff members in nine technical divisions. Client services include, but are not limited to, Automotive and Transportation, Biomedical & Health, Chemistry & Materials, Computers and Electronics, Defense & Security, Earth & Space, Energy & Environment, and Manufacturing & Construction.
TECHNICAL DIVISIONS
- Applied Physics-Developing advanced electronic and microelectronic devices, power supplies, voice and data communication systems, robot test services, and payloads
- Applied Power-Using physical science research and applied engineering to produce sensors, instruments, and hardware used worldwide.
- Center for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses-Resolving technical and regulatory issues related to a potential geologic repository for spent nuclear fule and high-level radioactive waste.
- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering-Performing research and technical services using chemistry and chemical engineering technology.
- Defense and & Intelligence Solutions-Providing advanced direction finding and tracking systems through geolocation system development.
- Fuels and Lubricants Research-Performing fuels and lubricants research activities to meet regulatory and competitive goals.
- Intelligent Systems-Providing engineering services in resaerch and development of complex systems and equipment.
- Mechanical Engineering-Improving safety, reliability, efficiency and life of new or existing mechanical components or systems.
- Powertrain Engineering-Designing and developing vehicle and engine components to achieve performance and emissions goals.
- Space Science & Engineering-Developing and managing advanced scientific payloads aboard satellites and sounding rockets.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Innovation in science and technology has been a hallmark of Southwest Research Institute since its earliest days. It's no exaggeration to say we are committed to advancing science and applying technology to benefit government, industry, and all humankind. That is our mission. Our multidisciplinary, collaborative approach allows us to successfully solve clients' most challenging problems. Today, we are a leader among independent, nonprofit research and development organizations. Our staff of 2,574 scientists, engineers, analysts, and support staff members continues to accomplish outstanding fundamental and applied engineering and research for clients from diverse segments of government and industry. Adam L. Hamilton, P.E, President and CEO