Cybersecurity Specialist I
If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity in the IT, engineering, software development, logistics, and project management fields, Linchpin Solutions is the place to be! We are currently hiring for a dynamic and experienced Cybersecurity Specialist.
Clearance: Active DoD Secret Clearance
Work Schedule: Fulltime, Onsite M-F.
Role Overview:
In this role, you will support day-to-day cybersecurity operations including monitoring, analyzing, and responding to threats against IT systems. You will implement security controls, evaluate alerts, and assist with maintaining compliance with DoD policies and IAVM/IA controls. This position provides hands-on experience with firewalls, access control lists (ACLs), incident response, and threat analysis while working under the guidance of senior cybersecurity staff.
General Skillset
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work both collaboratively and individually
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Ability to give presentations and briefings as needed
Specific Skillset
- Support incident detection, analysis, and response efforts across IT systems
- Assist with firewall rule creation, ACL updates, and configuration management
- Monitor, review, and report on security alerts and events from network and host-based tools
- Apply Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) policies and ensure timely patching
- Conduct basic threat analysis and contribute to mitigation strategies
- Support user access control and identity management procedures
- Maintain documentation of security incidents, reports, and compliance activities