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Cyber Security Specialist - Absolute Business Solutions Corp. (ABSc)
Software Engineer
Experienced Cyber Security Specialist to design, implement, and manage security solutions for defense and intelligence clients, focusing on network protection, vulnerability management, incident response, and cloud security using AWS.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement security architectures for DoD, intelligence, and federal civilian missions.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and risk analysis across on‑premise and cloud environments.
- Lead incident response activities, including detection, containment, eradication, and post‑incident reporting.
- Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and best practices aligned with NIST, RMF, and DoD directives.
- Collaborate with engineering and data science teams to integrate security controls into AI/ML pipelines and data platforms.
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands‑on experience in cyber security, preferably supporting defense or intelligence customers.
- Strong knowledge of network security protocols, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and secure architecture design.
- Proficiency in vulnerability assessment tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys) and incident response frameworks.
- Experience securing cloud environments, particularly AWS, including IAM, VPC, and security groups.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or GSEC are highly desirable.
Skills
network securityaws