Cybersecurity Associate

Position Description:

Mathematica applies expertise at the intersection of data, methods, policy, and practice to improve well-being around the world. We collaborate closely with public- and private-sector partners to translate big questions into deep insights that improve programs, refine strategies, and enhance understanding. Our work yields actionable information to guide decisions in wide-ranging policy areas, from health, education, early childhood, and family support to nutrition, employment, disability, and international development. Mathematica offers our employees competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of being 100 percent employee owned. As an employee stock owner, you will experience financial benefits of ESOP holdings that have increased in tandem with the company's growth and financial strength. You will also be part of an independent, employee-owned firm that is able to define and further our mission, enhance our quality and accountability, and steadily grow our financial strength. Learn more about our benefits here.

We are growing our IT infrastructure security team and are looking for a Cybersecurity Associateto join our Princeton, NJ or Washington, DC office (with options for a hybrid schedule). The Cybersecurity Associate will assist and support senior staff in the implementation and administration of information security systems. This includes assisting in installation, configuration, and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts evaluations and testing of security in IT systems
• Supports operations of vulnerability management and remediation
• Troubleshoots escalated security and networking service desk tickets
• Performs incident response and the remediation or mitigation of security incidents
• Assists administration and maintenance of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system and other security platforms
• Conducts risk assessment and risk mitigation planning activities
• Keep up-to-date with current security vulnerabilities and patch releases relevant to our IT systems and make appropriate recommendations to senior staff

Position Requirements:

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in information assurance, information technology, computer science, or similar, relevant field
• 1-3 years of experience in the area of IT systems security
• A combination of equivalent education and work experience may be substituted for the above requirements
• Knowledge of systems security, security standards, guidelines, and best practices
• Experience performing alert triage required
• SIEM administration including building advanced queries, visualizations, dashboards, and alerts required
• Demonstrated experience with Windows, Linux, and Network operating systems required
• Knowledge of security tools such as Nessus, Nmap, tcpdump, Wireshark required
• Knowledge in scripting language (PowerShell, Python, etc.) required
• Familiarity with cloud services in AWS and Azure preferred
• Knowledge with killchain frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK preferred
• Flexibility to handle multiple priorities, sometimes simultaneously, under deadline pressure
• Ability to work independently for long periods of time
• Preferred certifications
  • Relevant GIAC and/or CISSP certification
  • Cisco CyberOps Associate
  • Cybersecurity Analyst+ (CySA+) certification
  • Linux+ certification
  • Ability to work one weekend shift every 4-5 weeks

This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of $55,000 - $65,000. This position may be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.

As a federal government contractor, all staff working in our central ITS group with access to corporate computer systems are required to successfully undergo a background investigation or security clearance as a condition of employment.

In accordance with Executive Order 14042 and its implementing guidelines, all Mathematica employees must provide documentation that they have been fully vaccinated or obtain an accommodation through Human Resources by providing documentation from a licensed health care provider that they are unable to be vaccinated against COVID-19 because of a disability (which would include medical conditions) or provide an attestation that they are entitled to an accommodation because of a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.

To apply, please submit cover letter, resume, location preference, and salary requirements at time of application.

Available locations:Princeton, NJ; Washington, DC

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