Job Type: Full-time
Clearance: Secret
Work Location: Philadelphia, PA

We are seeking a Navy Qualified Validator (NQV) to join our team. You will play a key part in ATG’s technical support for Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD), specializing in cybersecurity support, validation support, IT and cyber policy writing, and program implementation support. Our team will provide direct support for cybersecurity policy, A&A artifacts, validation, and security posture reviews. 

Essential functions

• Cybersecurity Analyst III Monitor and secure information systems, identify any potential risks or breaches, and develop strategies to prevent security incidents.
• Identify information system and network vulnerabilities by conducting regular audits. Install and use software, such as firewalls and data encryption programs, to protect sensitive information.
• Develop and implement effective security policies and protocols.
• Respond to security incidents and provide detailed incident reports.
• Conduct penetration testing to simulate attacks and identify weak points.
• Work with the IT team to establish disaster recovery plans.
• Stay up to date on the latest intelligence, including hacker methodologies, in order to anticipate security breaches.
• Educate the workforce on information security through training and awareness programs.
• Recommend security enhancements to management or senior IT staff.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or an equivalent science, technology, engineering & mathematics (STEM) degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent professional certification for years of
  experience per CSWF certification requirements
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification
• CompTIA Security+
• 8570 CSSP certification

Experience:

• 6 years of professional experience in performing analysis of logs and events, vulnerability management tools (i.e. ACAS, Tenable); and of various data collection tools; as well as experience automating processes through scripting, and
  scripting and assessing impacts from observed risks and present the findings through the chain-of-command

Company Overview: Athena Technology Group, Inc. (ATG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) focused on Information Technology and Communications consulting, system engineering, integration, deployment and operation of state of the art command and control and information systems that deliver critical network centric solution to the warfighter.  With a proven track record of technical support to our customers, we are looking for innovative industry professionals to join our team.

ATG offers a generous compensation package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), group life insurance, educational reimbursement, among other benefits.

We value our employees and strive to offer many opportunities for professional growth.

ATG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability