Cybersecurity Data Visualization Specialist - Nexthreat

Location: Fairfax, Lorton, Arlington, Sterling, and Chantilly, VA and El Paso, TX

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full-time

Potential for Telework: Yes, with approval from the COR/GPM

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Active Secret Clearance and suitability for employment at DEA. Top Secret eligible

Employee Type: W2 or 1099

Special Instructions: All candidates must pass a mandatory drug test and be willing to attest in the lack of previous drug use

Citizenship: US Citizen, no Dual Citizenship

NexThreat is looking for a Cybersecurity Data Visualization Specialist.

NexThreat is not just a place to work—it's a place to grow, innovate, and make an impact. As a small business, we pride ourselves on our agile approach to cybersecurity challenges, specializing in detecting cyber threats and providing cutting-edge solutions to our clients. Join our team of cyber professionals that are at the forefront of defending critical infrastructure and ensuring the security of some of the nation's most vital operations.

At NexThreat, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We offer a dynamic and collaborative environment where every voice matters, and every team member has the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our mission. We are committed to the professional development and well-being of our employees, offering competitive benefits that include 401K matching, health, vision, and dental insurance, paid leave and sick days, and a generous $5,000 vacation bonus after 5 years of service. We also have a referral program that rewards you for bringing talented professionals into our family.

Joining NexThreat means being part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation, integrity, and teamwork. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to take the next step, you'll find the support and opportunities you need to thrive with us.

• Utilize analytical, statistical, and programming skills to collect, analyze, and interpret cybersecurity data sets to build visualizations in various tools (e.g., PowerBI, Qualys, and Crowdstrike).

• Utilize analytical, statistical, and programming skills to collect, and analyze, cybersecurity data sets to aid in risk rating/determination.

• Analyze data sets found in the customer's vulnerability scanning, authorization, and configuration management tools to visually display cybersecurity hygiene and risk.

• Import and transform data into usable sets for analysis tools used by the customer (e.g.,PowerBI).

• Provide analysis and graphical presentations of collected metrics for status reporting.

• Support legacy visualization and situational awareness tools based on Microsoft Excel.

• Collaborate with the Cybersecurity Services Section to investigate options to simplify and

automate the current security posture data reporting

• 5-years of documented experience and/or education in IT or Cybersecurity.

• General cybersecurity principles and techniques

• Federal cybersecurity requirements, such as security and privacy assessments and continuous

monitoring

• Cloud Security principles and techniques

• Cybersecurity Engineering principles and techniques

• Forensics

• Security Operations Center principles and techniques

• Cyber Incident and Contingency Response

• Cyber Threat Hunting principles and techniques

• Vulnerability Analysis & Penetration Testing principles and techniques

• Supply Chain Risk Management and Acquisition Security

• Cybersecurity Policy & Strategy principles and techniques

• DevSecOps principles and techniques

• SecCM principles and techniques

• General IT principles and techniques

• Data analysis and metrics

NexThreat is dedicated to our employees' well-being, growth, and satisfaction. We offer a competitive compensation package that supports and enables our corporate commitment to excellence.

Our extensive benefits include:

-Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Ensuring our employees have access to essential healthcare services.

-401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions: Helping our employees secure their financial future.

-Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance: Providing peace of mind with robust coverage.

-Up to Five weeks of PTO: Enabling you to streamline your work life balance.

-Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Offering financial protection during unforeseen circumstances.

-529 College Savings Plan: Supporting our employees' educational savings goals.

-Employee Learning Program with Tuition Reimbursement: Encouraging continuous learning and development.

-Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) Plans: Allowing employees to manage their healthcare expenses effectively.

-Profit Sharing: Rewarding our employees for contributing to the company's success.

-Employee Referral Program: Incentivizing our team to bring in new talent.

-$5,000 Company-Paid Travel/Vacation after 5 Years of Service: Celebrating loyalty and service with generous vacation benefits.

-Equal Opportunity and Career Advancement

NexThreat is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We provide a clear pathway for career development, ensuring that all employees have the opportunity to grow and advance within the company.

Fair Compensation

Our commitment to fair compensation is reflected in our competitive salary packages. NexThreat's internal efficiencies enable us to offer not only fair wages but also additional financial benefits such as spot and merit bonuses, profit sharing, commuting benefits, and comprehensive insurance coverage.

Reward and Recognition

We believe in recognizing and rewarding our employees for their hard work and dedication. By regularly collecting customer feedback, we identify opportunities to provide spot bonuses, gifts, and other forms of recognition, ensuring our team members feel valued and appreciated.

Vacation Benefits

Understanding the importance of work-life balance, NexThreat offers a unique vacation benefit. Every 5 years, employees receive $5,000 towards a vacation for themselves and their families.

We strive to create a supportive and rewarding work environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally.