Position Title: Information Security Specialist - Senior

Location: Washington, DC

FLSA Classification: Exempt - Salaried

Employment Class: Full Time Regular

Position Summary

Command Cyber Solutions (a government contractor) is looking for a Senior Information Security Specialist in support of client with the Department of the Interior.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Will provide multi-discipline security administrative and technical security support to the organization. Areas of responsibility include Physical, Computer, Personnel, Information, Administrative, Operational, and Communications Security analysis, assessment, and reporting. Specific roles include:
• Provide recommendations to organizational stakeholders for the integration of security processes and compliance with Federal regulations and Departmental policy.
• Direct security efforts to increase efficiencies and enforce a global security mindset.
• Provide strategic guidance for the further development of the security program.
• Develop policies and procedures supporting regulations, directives, and Departmental policy.
• Assist senior management with establishing a plan of action for the remediation of weaknesses.
• Provide direct information assurance guidance pertaining to the development and modification of information systems and industrial control systems.
• Provide strategic insight and continuous support for the integration of the system development life cycle.
• Provide recommendations concerning new and existing projects and assist project managers with security oversight.
• Coordinate with representatives and Subject Matter Experts (SME) from other Federal Agencies and commercial organizations to maintain awareness of upcoming changes to regulations and technologies.
• Develop Risk Assessments in accordance with NIST guidance and deliver risk analysis and guidance as needed to organizational leadership.

Education, Certification & Experience Requirements

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree and six years relevant experience, Master’s Degree and five years relevant experience, or eight years relevant experience. Industry-recognized technical certification accepted in lieu of one year experience.
• Must have a minimum of 4 years direct full-time experience conducting security assessments and developing all deliverables within a system authorization package.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Required:

• Experience developing IT security policies, architectures, and standard operating procedures with a strategic perspective.
• Extensive knowledge of and practical experience with implementing standard methodologies used in the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.
• Expert-level knowledge and experience with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines and industry best practices for: Risk Assessment and Management, Vulnerability Analysis, Contingency Planning, Disaster Recovery, Configuration Management, Security Assessments and developing Mitigation Plans.
• Must have detailed and extensive experience with implementing, evaluating, and documenting all technical, management, and operational security controls as defined by the NIST SP 800-53.

Working Conditions/Working Environment/Physical Demands

• Basic office work environment at government facility location
• Occasionally, project requirements may require temporary adjustment of work hours/days
• Duties are subject to change based on the needs of the customer

Command Cyber Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.