Overview
Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the . National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA).
Our MISSION is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site’s Cold War legacy.
Our VISION is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air.
See for our unique Our 2,750+ professional, craft, and support employees are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today.
In this environment, the best ideas need to be voiced and every opinion matters. As such, MSTS places great value on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and is committed to a diverse and equitable workforce, with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, and perspectives.
- MSTS offers our full-time employees highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision;
- both a pension and a 401k; paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location);
tuition assistance and reimbursement; and more.
MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.
Jacobs), and HII Nuclear Inc.
Responsibilities
The Global Mission Communications Program Division (GMCPD), Emergency Communications Network (ECN) Cyber Security Department is seeking a high performing individual to join our team as a Senior Cyber Security Analyst.
This position is located at the Remote Sensing Laboratory, Nellis (RSLN) on Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain secure systems and networks, including servers, routers, switches, firewalls, intrusion detection / prevention systems, and other security devices in accordance with federal law, customer requirements, assessment and authorization requirements, and industry best practices.
- Install, configure, troubleshoot and maintain security infrastructure software and hardware.
- Identify, define and document system security requirements and recommend solutions to management.
- Develop, execute and track the performance of security measures to protect information and network infrastructure and computer systems.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to IT and network engineering teams to ensure that security controls are effectively implemented and maintained.
- Perform Security Test and Evaluations of information systems in support of a security plan.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that security requirements are incorporated into system and network design, development, and implementation processes.
- Stay updated on the latest security threats, technologies, and industry trends, and provide recommendations for improving security posture.
- Advise stakeholders on vulnerability compliance.
- Participate as a member of the Threat Evaluation Team by recommending threat and vulnerability remediation strategies and assist with implementation.
- Recommend, implement, manage, and maintain new and existing security tools.
- Provide Cyber Security guidance and support throughout the IT system lifecycle.
- Collaborate with outside Cyber Security interests such as Counterintelligence, other DOE sites, US-CERT, and law enforcement.
- Assist in researching, compiling, and analyzing technical data.
- Assist with data calls, compiling reports for auditors, and FISMA reporting.
- Assist the ISSM and ISSOs with the execution of their assigned duties.
- Contribute to an overall productive and respectful work environment by providing excellent customer service and working in a positive, collegial manner at all times.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training and experience in a computer-related field and at least 5 years of related experience.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of basic principles, theories, standards, practices, protocols, and procedures used in Cyber Security.
Understand the Windows operating system and command line tools, network protocols, and TCP / IP fundamentals.
- Knowledge of network-based services and client / server applications, familiarity with intrusion detection systems, familiarity with network architecture and security infrastructure placement.
- Ability to use network scanning and vulnerability tools and interpret the results.
- Ability to review and validate remediation efforts of vulnerability scan results.
- Knowledge of packet inspection, IDS / IPS, firewall policies, creation of custom host-based and perimeter IDS / IPS signatures.
- Knowledge of Windows Active Directory and how to configure GPO settings and various information assurance tools.
- Understanding of encryption technologies, identity and authentication technologies.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Ability to multitask as required between responsibilities.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, sufficient to communicate with co-workers, customers, testify, write clear and concise reports, gather information, and collect information.
- Knowledge of Cyber Security vulnerabilities, mitigation strategies, network architecture, and how to apply security controls.
- Ability to articulate highly technical processes and information to a non-technical audience.
- Preferred additional qualifications : Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)GIAC Certified Windows Security Administrator (GCWN)GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED)GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA)
- Travel is required as part of an installation or restoration team when directed and participate as a deployed member of the National Emergency Response Groups when required.
- The primary work location will be based at the Remote Sensing Laboratory at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, NV (RSL-N).
- Work schedule for this position will either be 4 / 10’s, 9 / 80, or 5 / 8’s (per management discretion). Must be willing to perform on-call duty and ensure availability to work non-standard hours.
- Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.