The role involves performing research and analysis while conducting threat and vulnerability assessments to improve cybersecurity in complex defense systems. Responsibilities : • Perform data ...
The role involves performing research and analysis while conducting threat and vulnerability assessments to improve cybersecurity in complex defense systems. Responsibilities : • Perform data ...
The role involves conducting research, analysis, and data gathering activities while performing threat and vulnerability assessments. Responsibilities : • Performs data gathering, research, and ...
The role involves conducting research, analysis, and data gathering activities while performing threat and vulnerability assessments. Responsibilities : • Performs data gathering, research, and ...
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You will conduct deep-dive vulnerability research on hardware and firmware found in Industrial Control Systems (ICS), smart grid components, electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), and distributed ...
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You will conduct deep-dive vulnerability research on hardware and firmware found in Industrial Control Systems (ICS), smart grid components, electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), and distributed ...
You will conduct deep-dive vulnerability research on hardware and firmware found in Industrial Control Systems (ICS), smart grid components, electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), and distributed ...
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Job description
Rothe Development, Inc. (RDI) is seeking a Cybersecurity Risk Vulnerability Analyst II to join their security control assessment and risk assessment teams supporting the Nation’s ballistic missile defense program. The role involves performing research and analysis while conducting threat and vulnerability assessments to improve cybersecurity in complex defense systems.
Responsibilities:
• Perform data gathering, research, and analysis while conducting threat, vulnerability, risk, and maturity assessments.
• Capable of executing Cybersecurity Vulnerability Assessment, Cybersecurity Software Assurance Assessment, or Cybersecurity Risk Assessment tasks.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field.
• 2+ years of Cybersecurity-field experience.
• Security Clearance requirement in Secret.
• Performs data gathering, research, and analysis while conducting threat, vulnerability, risk, and maturity assessments.
• Capable of executing Cybersecurity Vulnerability Assessment, Cybersecurity Software Assurance Assessment, or Cybersecurity Risk Assessment tasks.
• Position requirements are identified as DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I prior to accepting position - no exceptions.
Company:
Since 1967, Rothe has delivered precision-driven solutions in calibration & metrology, engineering, and IT services to a wide range of commercial and industrial sectors. Founded in 1967, the company is headquartered in San Antonio, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.
About Rothe Development
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Industry
Manufacturing
Company size
51 - 200 Employees
Headquarters location
San Antonio, TX, US
Year founded
1967