CURRENTLY LOOKING TO ADD INDEPENDANT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALISTS TO OUR ROSTER FOR SELECT ASSIGNMENTS
Cybersecurity Specialist requirements:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum 2 years of documented hands-on experience in information technology, cybersecurity, network security, systems administration, security operations, or a closely related technical field.
- CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent cybersecurity certification.
- Working knowledge of computer networking, including:
TCP/IP
DNS, DHCP, VPNs, VLANs
Firewalls
Routers and switches
Wi-Fi security
Network segmentation
Remote access
- Working knowledge of Windows security and basic Linux administration/security.
- Understanding of identity and access management, including:
Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
Role-based access control
Least privilege
Password security
Privileged accounts
User account lifecycle
Single sign-on concepts
- Working knowledge of endpoint security, including:
Antivirus/EDR
Patch management
Disk encryption
Host firewalls
Device hardening
Mobile-device security
BYOD security
- Basic working knowledge of Microsoft 365/Entra, Google Workspace, or comparable cloud environments.
- Ability to identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities, control deficiencies, misconfigurations, and unnecessary exposure.
- Understanding of the differences between:
Security risk assessments
Vulnerability assessments
Vulnerability scanning
Penetration testing
Red-team operations
Social engineering
Digital forensics
- Basic incident-response knowledge, including:
Identification
Initial containment
Escalation
Evidence preservation
Logging
Account compromise
Phishing
Business email compromise
Malware/ransomware fundamentals
Credential compromise
- Basic knowledge of lawful open-source intelligence (OSINT) and digital-exposure research.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity standards and frameworks such as:
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
CISA Cybersecurity Performance Goals
CIS Controls
MITRE ATT&CK
- Ability to document technical findings accurately and distinguish verified facts, observations, identified vulnerabilities, and unverified information.
- Ability to explain technical cybersecurity issues to non-technical clients.
- Ability to produce professional written cybersecurity assessment reports.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation.
- Understanding of confidentiality, privacy, data handling, authorization, and scope-of-work requirements.
- Ability to recognize when requested activity exceeds assigned authority or technical competency.
- Ability to pass Rogue Six Security Group's applicable background/vetting requirements.
- Ability to pass the Rogue Six Cybersecurity Practical Assessment before independent client assignments.
- Dependable vehicle
- Willingness to travel for on-site locations and joining EP team for certain special assignments.
Cybersecurity Technician/Junior Analyst applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or GED.
- 0–2 years of professional IT, cybersecurity, networking, help-desk, systems-administration, military communications/cyber, or related technical experience.
- Entry-level candidates without professional experience may qualify through demonstrated technical skills, education, certifications, labs, internships, military experience, or a technical portfolio.
- Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles, including:
Authentication and authorization
Least privilege
Multi-factor authentication
Password security
Patch management
Malware protection
Phishing
Social engineering
Data protection
Backups
Basic incident response
- Basic computer networking knowledge, including:
TCP/IP
IP addresses
DNS
DHCP
Routers
Switches
Firewalls
Wi-Fi
VPN concepts
Ports and protocols
Basic network segmentation
- Basic Windows administration and security knowledge.
- Basic familiarity with Linux or willingness to develop Linux competency during training.
- Basic understanding of user accounts, permissions, administrative privileges, and access control.
- Basic familiarity with endpoint-security concepts such as:
Antivirus
EDR concepts
Host firewalls
Software updates
Disk encryption
Device hardening
- Basic understanding of cloud and online-account security.
- Basic familiarity with Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, or comparable business platforms.
- Ability to recognize common cybersecurity risks and escalate findings to senior personnel.
- Ability to follow written technical procedures and checklists.
- Ability to accurately document technical observations and work performed.
- Ability to communicate professionally with Rogue Six personnel and clients.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Willingness and ability to learn new cybersecurity technologies.
- Understanding that technical capability does not constitute authorization to access or test a system.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and properly handle client information.
- Ability to pass Rogue Six Security Group's applicable background and vetting requirements.
- Ability to pass the Rogue Six Junior Cybersecurity Technical Assessment.
Fill out our application form, location below.