Cybersecurity Specialist

Position: Cyber Security Consultant
About Nesco Resource:
Nesco Resource, a leading staffing agency with roots dating back to the 1950s, specializes in providing top-tier talent for temporary and direct-hire positions. Our expertise spans various industries, including IT, Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction, Accounting, and Administrative.
Job Overview:
We are currently seeking skilled Cyber Security Consultants to join our team. The ideal candidates will play a crucial role in enhancing cyber security across different domains, collaborating with internal and external experts. From offensive assessments to compliance oversight and research, this role offers a dynamic and challenging environment for cyber security professionals. The role would report to locations in Richmond and southern Virginia.
Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with system engineers and domain experts in various cyber security roles.
• Perform offensive assessments, engineering/design, implementation, verification, compliance oversight, and research.
• Work with internal and external engineering teams to raise cyber security awareness and understanding.
• Engage in ongoing learning and information sharing efforts with other cyber security personnel to foster team knowledge and capabilities.
• Provide support for technical project work in detailed technology areas as needed.

Key Tasks:

• Analyze Windows-based systems, networks, and interfaces for compliance with general standards.
• Reconfigure systems as required to meet cyber security requirements.
• Validate external logical and physical connections.
• Map on-site topology and ensure engineering drawings match actual hardware implementation.
• Create comprehensive hardware and software inventories.
• Identify non-essential and vulnerable software.
• Verify and activate logging capabilities as required.
• Identify remote access tools and configurations.
• Review software and equipment for lifecycle management parameters.
• Develop temporary mitigation and upgrade plans as required.
• Verify malware prevention presence and configuration.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in cyber security roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Windows-based systems and network security.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.