Digital Technology Specialist

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Digital Technology Specialist based in any of the following offices: Arlington, Virginia, Raleigh, North Carolina, or Columbia, South Carolina to help grow our Security & Communications Technology Group within the US East region. This position will require travel to the offices listed, as well as other AECOM offices.

Aligning to the global strategy, overall regional growth strategy and focusing on key clients in the region, this role will improve the contributions of the security and communications technology services team for the region (i.e., revenue, margin, net promotor score). The Digital Technology Specialist will have the opportunity to support multiple projects across multiple business lines and will be afforded exposure to high profile projects sites throughout the AECOM.  The Digital Technology Specialist will report to the Sr. Project Manager.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Work with system engineers and other domain experts in variety of cybersecurity roles including offensive/assessment, engineering/design, implementation, verification, compliance oversight, and research.
• Work with internal and external engineering teams to build cybersecurity awareness and understanding.
• Engage in ongoing learning and information sharing efforts with other cybersecurity personnel at AECOM to grow the team’s knowledge base and capabilities.
• Support technical project work in other areas of digital technology as needed.
• Current project needs require the ability to perform all the following tasks with minimal guidance: the ability for the successful candidate to analyze Windows-based systems, networks, and interfaces for compliance with generalized standards and re-configure as required to meet cybersecurity requirements. For example, the ability to perform all the following tasks with minimal guidance are required:
• Validate external logical and physical connections
• Map on-site topology and validate that engineering drawings match actual implementation of hardware and software
• Create hardware and software inventories
• Identify non-essential and vulnerable software
• Verify that logging capabilities are active and working; activate capabilities as required
• Identify remote access tools and configurations
• Review software and equipment for lifecycle management parameters; develop temporary mitigation and upgrade plans as required
• Verify malware prevention presence and configuration
• Apply patches and upgrades as required (to OS, software, firmware) in ICS environments and coordinate with engineering staff and supervisors to ensure processes are not disturbed or disturbances are planned/minimized
• Credential management analysis (e.g. checking for password strength across systems and change frequency policies/records). Document findings and activities performed thoroughly per specific client and facility needs.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS + or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education with basic understanding of networks and cybersecurity related configuration elements / hardware    
• Valid Drivers Lcense 

Preferred Qualifications

• Intermediate degree of technical skill in both Windows and Linux operating environments, with a strong ability to research and identify ways to accomplish required tasks.
• Basic understanding of networks and cybersecurity related configuration elements / hardware.
• Ability to understand, modify and apply basic scripts.
• Strong desire to continue learning and practicing/developing technical, hands-on skills.
• Familiarity with industry cybersecurity standards and best practices (e.g., NIST 800 series)
• Can-do attitude
• Adapts to