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4258 Visualization Specialist with Security Clearance

Procession Systems

Reston, VA • On-site

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OVERVIEW: The Visualization Specialist will develop and implement new capabilities, support existing infrastructure and applications, and maintain current systems and tools in support of automating complex cyber activities. Works on unusually complex problems and provides highly innovative solutions. Operates with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decision. Mentors or supervises employees in both firm and technical competencies. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of related experience * Active certifications for both IAT Level II (e.g. CompTIA Security+) and Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) Infrastructure Support (e.g. CompTIA Cloud+) by program onboarding date. * The following individual certifications cover both certification requirements for this program: CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst, CySA+; EC-Council Certified Network Defender (CND); GlAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional, GICSP; (ISC)2 System Security Certified Practitioner (SCCP). * Hands-on experience and knowledge with the following: * Experience with Elastic Search, Logstash, and Kibana in a design or developer role * Software development in classified environments using Linux. * Application development and configuration management utilizing CI/CD tools and IDE * Programming Languages (Bash, Java, Python) * Experience with developing, securing and delivering hardware and software updates and enhancements through testing, security assessment and authorization, and production readiness reviews. * Experience with software tool integrations, including REST APIs, SOAP, and APIs * Must demonstrate strong teamwork, communication (both verbal and written), and presentation skills. * Must demonstrate strong initiative to accept new technical challenges in complex system engineering assignments. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Experience with Kibana dashboard development, Kubernetes, and AWS * Understanding of Agile development tools (Jira, Confluence, etc) * AWS or other Cloud certifications * Experience with Cybersecurity in Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Applications or Systems Security, Security Operations, SIEM, Incident Response, or Threat Intelligence * Experience supporting full lifecycle A&A process for classified DoD or IC infrastructure and application service delivery. CLEARANCE: * Top Secret minimum

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Procession Systems, based in Reston, Virginia, United States, is an industry leader operating in the Information Technology Services sector. Established to address complex business and technology challenges, the company delivers innovative tech solutions for government entities, primarily focusing on systems integration and software development. Procession Systems takes pride in their commitment to quality, responsiveness, and results, geared towards improving public sector services and saving taxpayer dollars.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Reston, VA, US

Year founded

2016

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