Cyber Security Operations Lead

Ask ITC Inc. which is backed by a $500 million Microtek group company, provides an industry leading blend of technology, business consulting, and outsourcing services. Ask IT is a minority-owed enterprise; it has been founded on providing the highest quality possible and on the devotion to customer satisfaction.   Position: Cyber Security Operations Lead Location : Pittsburgh, PA Position type: full Time Description of specific Duties in a typical workday for this position: Serve as the technical focal point for all Cyber Operations activities and requirements. Assigned tasks, monitor performance, provide guidance, leader and mentorship for other members of the Cyber Operations Team. · Research, evaluate, recommend and implement new security tools/technologies to automate security processes · Evaluate and recommend mitigation strategies for newly discovered security vulnerabilities. · Develop new or update existing SOP's and procedures to enhance security posture of systems, networks and infrastructures · Assist in compliance with FISMA, Program Cyber Security Plan (PCSP) and internal Cyber Security policies · Assist with external/internal cyber security audits, Continuity of Operations Plans and Disaster Recovery Plans · B.S. in Information Technology Security or Computer Science · Eight years relevant work experience · Certifications in Cyber Security (CISSP or equivalent) · Cisco certifications · Experience in assessing and implementing new security technologies · In depth experience in administering and monitoring Cyber Security/Information Assurance controls including intrusion detection, consolidating system and security event logs · Assessing and reporting results of system vulnerability scans and developing mitigation strategies Experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) technologies · Experience with the following technologies: Solar Winds, Cisco ASA, Cisco IOS, Cisco routers and switches, and Splunk · Strong written and verbal communications skills · Experience with IPS/IPS and SIEM technologies · Experience in leading Cyber Security technical / operational teams in the conduct of the Cyber Security mission · Experience with the following platforms: Windows 7, Red Hat, Linux · Experience with implementing DISA STIGs · Knowledge of NIST and FIPS processes, procedures and guidance. · Experience with FISMA reporting requirements such as continuous monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management. · Strong understanding of enterprise IT including networking infrastructure, systems administration, data centers, and software applications. · Strong understanding of IT and telecommunications systems, network interoperability, and cyber security best practices · Works well with minimal supervision, ability to interact well with other teams and ability to interact effectively with customers Nice to Have: · Government Cyber Security experience highly desired. This is a full-time position paying a base salary, full benefits, and has possible bonus potential based on merit and performance. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.