Job description
This IT Specialist (Security) position is located in the Office and Information and Technology (OI&T), Office of Information Security (OIS), Information Security Office (ISO), Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC). The Office of Information and Technology (OI&T) provides adaptable, secure, and cost- effective technology services across the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Major Duties: Knowledge of information technology (IT) security principles and methods (e.g., firewalls, demilitarized zones, encryption). Knowledge of defense-in-depth principles and network security architecture. Knowledge of cyber defense and information security policies, procedures, and regulations. Skill to apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation). Ability to interpret the information collected by network tools (e.g. Ns lookup, Ping, and Traceroute). Determine tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) for intrusion sets. Conduct research, analysis, and correlation across a wide variety of all source data sets (indications and warnings). Knowledge of adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures. Skill in collecting data from a variety of cyber…
