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   2 yrs enterprise IT experience, including the following skills:

· Networking Fundamentals

· Windows Fundamentals

· Experience with Active Directory

· Experience with Bash and PowerShell

· Experience with using Python Tools

· Experience with Kali Linux is preferable but not required

Experience may typically include:

1. Networking Fundamentals
   • Understanding of OSI and TCP/IP       models
   • Knowledge of IP addressing and       subnetting
   • Familiarity with network protocols       (e.g., HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, DNS, DHCP)
   • Understanding of network topologies       and architectures (e.g., LAN, WAN, VLAN)

1. Network Security
   • Understanding of firewalls, VPNs,       and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS)
   • Knowledge of common network attacks       (e.g., DDoS, man-in-the-middle, phishing)
   • Familiarity with security protocols       (e.g., SSL/TLS, IPsec)

1. Network Services
   • Knowledge of DNS, DHCP, and       directory services (e.g., Active Directory)
   • Understanding of email protocols       (e.g., SMTP, IMAP, POP3)
   • Familiarity with web services and       APIs

1. Not required by beneficial Network Configuration      and Management
   • Understanding of network management       protocols (e.g., SNMP, NetFlow)
   • Familiarity with network monitoring       and troubleshooting techniques

Tools

1. Security Tools
   • Wireshark for packet analysis
   • Nmap for network scanning
   • Metasploit for penetration testing

1. General Networking Tools
   • ipconfig/ifconfig for network       interface configuration
   • ping and traceroute for connectivity       testing
   • nslookup and dig for DNS queries

2 yrs enterprise IT experience, including the following skills:

· Networking Fundamentals

· Windows Fundamentals

· Experience with Active Directory

· Experience with Bash and PowerShell

· Experience with using Python Tools

· Experience with Kali Linux is preferable but not required

Experience may typically include:

1. Networking Fundamentals
   • Understanding of OSI and TCP/IP       models
   • Knowledge of IP addressing and       subnetting
   • Familiarity with network protocols       (e.g., HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, DNS, DHCP)
   • Understanding of network topologies       and architectures (e.g., LAN, WAN, VLAN)

1. Network Security
   • Understanding of firewalls, VPNs,       and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS)
   • Knowledge of common network attacks       (e.g., DDoS, man-in-the-middle, phishing)
   • Familiarity with security protocols       (e.g., SSL/TLS, IPsec)

1. Network Services
   • Knowledge of DNS, DHCP, and       directory services (e.g., Active Directory)
   • Understanding of email protocols       (e.g., SMTP, IMAP, POP3)
   • Familiarity with web services and       APIs

1. Not required by beneficial Network Configuration      and Management
   • Understanding of network management       protocols (e.g., SNMP, NetFlow)
   • Familiarity with network monitoring       and troubleshooting techniques

Tools

1. Security Tools
   • Wireshark for packet analysis
   • Nmap for network scanning
   • Metasploit for penetration testing

1. General Networking Tools
   • ipconfig/ifconfig for network       interface configuration
   • ping and traceroute for connectivity       testing
   • nslookup and dig for DNS queries

  4 yrs enterprise IT experience, including the following skills:

· Networking Fundamentals

· Windows Fundamentals

· Experience with Active Directory

· Experience with Bash and PowerShell

Experience may typically include:

1. Networking Fundamentals
   • Understanding of OSI and TCP/IP       models
   • Knowledge of IP addressing and       subnetting
   • Familiarity with network protocols       (e.g., HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, DNS, DHCP)
   • Understanding of network topologies       and architectures (e.g., LAN, WAN, VLAN)

1. Network Security
   • Understanding of firewalls, VPNs,       and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS)
   • Knowledge of common network attacks       (e.g., DDoS, man-in-the-middle, phishing)
   • Familiarity with security protocols       (e.g., SSL/TLS, IPsec)

1. Network Services
   • Knowledge of DNS, DHCP, and       directory services (e.g., Active Directory)
   • Understanding of email protocols       (e.g., SMTP, IMAP, POP3)
   • Familiarity with web services and       APIs

1. Not required by beneficial Network Configuration      and Management
   • Understanding of network management       protocols (e.g., SNMP, NetFlow)
   • Familiarity with network monitoring       and troubleshooting techniques

Tools

1. Security Tools
   • Wireshark for packet analysis
   • Nmap for network scanning
   • Metasploit for penetration testing

1. General Networking Tools
   • ipconfig/ifconfig for network       interface configuration
   • ping and traceroute for connectivity       testing
   • nslookup and dig for DNS queries

  5 yrs IT experience including:

· 2 yrs leadership experience

· 2 yrs cybersecurity experience

· Experience in formal written and oral communications (e.g. interacting with a board, legal team).

Experience may typically include:

1. Basic Understanding of Information Technology (IT) Concepts

• Computer Systems and Networks: Knowledge of how      computer systems, servers, and networking devices work, including      understanding protocols (e.g., TCP/IP), network topologies, and services      (DNS, HTTP, etc.).
• Operating Systems: Familiarity with common operating      systems (Windows, Linux, macOS), as well as their security features.

2. Foundational Cybersecurity Knowledge

• Basic Cybersecurity Principles: An understanding of      core concepts like confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA      triad).
• Common Threats and Vulnerabilities: Knowledge of      various types of cyberattacks (e.g., phishing, malware, DDoS) and      vulnerabilities (e.g., buffer overflows, misconfigurations).
• Security Technologies: Familiarity with firewalls,      encryption, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and antivirus      solutions.

3. Basic Risk Management Concepts

• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Understanding the      basic concepts of risk identification, assessment, and management (e.g.,      risk matrix, impact analysis).
• Business Continuity: Awareness of business continuity      planning and disaster recovery.

4. Introduction to Policy and Governance

• Legal and Regulatory Frameworks: Familiarity with      laws, regulations, and standards related to cybersecurity, such as GDPR,      HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and NIST cybersecurity frameworks.
• Ethical Considerations: Basic knowledge of ethical      issues in cybersecurity, such as privacy concerns, responsible disclosure,      and ethical hacking.

5. Communication Skills

• Written and Verbal Communication: Ability to write      clear and concise reports and policies and present ideas effectively, as      managing cybersecurity often requires communicating complex ideas to both      technical and non-technical stakeholders.

6. Foundational Knowledge of Management Principles

• Project Management Basics: Understanding of basic      project management techniques, as cybersecurity policy management often      involves coordinating teams and managing resources.
• Leadership and Strategic Planning: Familiarity with      high-level organizational management concepts, such as aligning      cybersecurity efforts with overall business strategy.