Cyber Security Analyst - Government Risk Compliance (Kansas City)

Description

The Cyber Security Analyst will support projects addressing Information Technology (IT) and Industrial Control System security. The Cyber Security Analyst supports the execution of projects consisting of network penetration testing, web application security testing, cybersecurity vulnerability assessments, secure system design and integration, and/or development of cybersecurity programs at client sites in a wide variety of industries utilizing the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), and other industry or data specific compliance frameworks and regulations.

• Assist with operational issues and implement design alterations to address these issues.
• Assist with post-event analysis of unusual events and assist with direction of needed changes to procedures or processes in response.
• Assist with the planning, design, development and implementation of technical controls, procedures and policy associated with adherence to cybersecurity compliance and/or regulatory standards.
• Attend industry specific technical conferences.
• Pursue, obtain, and maintain industry recognized IT certifications related to cybersecurity such as ethical hacking, network engineering, Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), risk management, and others as necessary.
• Maintain highest level of integrity, protecting confidentiality and security of client and project information.
• Assist with the policies and procedures, secure process control network design, technical and design recommendations for the implementation of firewalls and other network security and compliance controls.
• Assist with technical documentation of network traffic as well as firewall services and solutions including explanations and diagrams.
• Assist in penetration testing and vulnerability assessments of IT and Operational Technology (OT) networks for both compliance and security purposes.
• Collaborate with other groups and divisions inside Burns & McDonnell to provide cybersecurity services.
• Maintain knowledge of the cybersecurity capabilities of operating systems, networking devices, control systems, and vendor offerings.
• Assist in technical issues, identify the implications to the business, and be able to communicate any impacts with other operational departments within the business.
• Actively participate in a qualitative and quantitative problem-solving environment.

All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• General knowledge of the capabilities and/or configuration of cybersecurity controls, specifically those relating to firewalls, access control, authentication, anti-virus/anti-malware, patching, and logging.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to current and future client sites, including ability to obtain and maintain applicable U.S. security clearances.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to operate under pressure and under tight deadlines, to operate in on-site industrial, corporate, and government work.
• Internship experience preferred.
• General knowledge of control systems utilized by utilities, manufacturing, oil and gas, transportation, smart buildings, and cities.
• Bachelor’s degree required in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. Applicable years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirement.
• Maintain a working knowledge of applicable cybersecurity standards involving control systems, including those relating to process networks.
• Maintain a basic knowledge of current and emerging state-of-the-art computer and network systems technologies, architectures, and products.
• Knowledge of modern and legacy computer networking and telecommunications.
• General knowledge of cybersecurity vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and the tools/techniques involved in both.
• Demonstrated capability to make sound decisions based on good security practices and principles.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge physical cabling for network communications and control system Input/Output.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.
• Demonstrate an understanding of business principles and operational security practices specific to engineering and/or security consulting.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and general knowledge of cybersecurity technologies, as well as industry recognized certifications.

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Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Req ID: 230853 Job Hire Type New Grad

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