Senior Cyber Security Specialist

Description

DSA is looking for a SECRET CLEARED Senior Cyber Security Specialist to work onsite at Fort Belvoir to Support the PEO EIS Cyber Directorate. The selected candidate(s) will assist the PEO EIS Cyber Directorate in all actions necessary for the integration and testing of all IT related efforts involved with the PEO EIS programs and Army initiatives. These efforts include, but are not limited to, modernization of unclassified and classified voice, data and video backbones and support systems, modernization and integration of business information systems, business process automation/workflow, and collaboration/content management systems.

Required Qualifications

8+ years of security experience in either the defense industry or Info Systems Security, or a combination of both
Knowledge of information systems security components and best practices including; firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus software, data encryption, and other Industry standard techniques and practices
Experience developing/contributing to C4ISR guidelines/plans/policies, analyses and reviews that require CS expertise in the areas of Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessments, review and processing of Authority To Operate (ATO)/Interim Authority To Test (IATT)/Assess Only documentation, accreditation and certification procedures and documentation, PPP evaluations, and Cyber Security assessments.
Army IA Training and Certification BBP are required.
IAM III with IAT I or II
Understanding and hands-on working knowledge of the RMF implemented within eMASS
Current knowledge of security tools, trends, analysis and reporting. The use and operation of these tools used within the DoD and Army is required for mid-level support. Analysis and interpretive ability of reports generated from these tools is also a requirement for all levels of support.

Experience developing or editing a variety of organizational and system policies and procedures required show compliance with RMF security controls and System Development Life Cycle sustainment.
Ability to effectively communicate with technical, management and administrative personnel to ensure government IA requirements are understood and implemented to the greatest extent possible.
Demonstrable knowledge and direct, recent DoD Cybersecurity experience including familiarity with Federal, DoD and Army IT security requirements is essential.
Knowledge of an experience in performing Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) and conducting scans and analysis
Experience with and knowledge of:
-- Authority to Connect requirements and Risk Management Framework
-- MS Office Suite to include proficiency in Visio & Project; virtual computing both at the PC & server levels

Desired Qualifications

Department of Defense (DoD) courses related to government security
NIST and ISO27
Knowledge of the Risk Management Framework
Experience with Security Directives, Policies, Publications and Regulations including but not limited to the NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, JSIG and/or ICD 503
Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) experience
Technical knowledge/background in router, switches, servers, databases and their operational interdependencies (IP addressing and port connections).
Experience creating, tracking and updating Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M items for non-compliant security controls)
Ability to construct and apply repeatable processes to the work environment.

Key Responsibilities

Security+ (Required)
Bachelor's degree in IT Systems Engineering or related field (Required)
Army IA Training and Certification BBP (Required)
IAM III with IAT I or II (Required)

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