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.