Computer Security Systems Specialist (Lead)

Qualifiers:

· Clearance: Secret with Top Secret/SCI Eligibility

· Certifications: DoD 8570 IAT Level III – CASP CE or CCNP Security or CISA

Work Location: Onsite, Fort Belvoir, VA

Typically, the Computer Security Systems Specialist will be responsible for these and similar duties:

· Identifies, prepares, and updates cybersecurity artifacts for engineering installation plans.

· Delivers Cyber Security artifacts; Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) checklist, internetwork operating systems versions, and Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M).

· Deliver subject matter expertise in support of cybersecurity and RMF requirements.

· Identifies, prepares, and updates cybersecurity artifacts for engineering installation plans.

· Process systems for authorization using RMF process in accordance with Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) Publication 199 and 200, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publications 800-53, 800-59, 800-60, 800-137, and other DoD and Army regulations/guidance as required.

· Translate security policies, implementation guidance, and requirements into cybersecurity engineering implementation and develop solutions for the customer’s systems.

· Provide professional technical engineering services as they relate to the customer’s IT systems.

· Verify the addition of hardware or software to the enterprise network are designed and configured in accordance with current DoD/Army cybersecurity policy and more specifically the DoD RMF requirements as specified in DODI 8510.01.

· Verify that the system/network is prepared to undergo Assess and Authorize (A&A) activities.

· Support all Cybersecurity A&A activities related to the system/network by providing the appropriate required RMF documentation/artifacts to include but not limited, network device configurations, STIG checklists, topology/diagrams, specified system documentation.

Requirements:

Required Experience / Qualifications (Must Have):

· Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI Eligibility.

· Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance (IA), or relevant IT degree with a significant amount of coursework related to cybersecurity. An additional four (4) years of relevant experience allowed in lieu of a degree.

· Experience: 10-plus years cybersecurity or information assurance experience, with at least two (2) years leading cyber or IA personnel or teams.

· Knowledgeable of DoD/Army cybersecurity regulations and guidance.

· Certifications: DoD 8570 IAT Level III – CASP CE or CCNP Security or CISA.

Preferred Experience / Qualifications (Nice to Have):

· Supported the U.S. Army or other DoD / Federal Agency.

· Has the communication skills to effectively interface with senior military officials, managers, and subordinates.

· Certifications and/or experience in Zero Trust

· Active US Government Clearance at Secret level or higher

· Ability to sit for extended periods of time

· Ability to regularly lift at least 25 pounds

· Ability to commute to the designated onsite work location as required

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Must be Secret Clearance with Top Secret/SCI Eligibility

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• relevant: 10 years (Required)
• cybersecurity or information assurance: 10 years (Required)
• leading cyber or IA personnel or teams: 2 years (Required)
• knowledge of DoD/Army cybersecurity regulations and guidance: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• DoD 8570 IAT Level III – CASP CE or CCNP Security or CIS (Required)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Required)

Work Location: In person