Cyber Security Specialist
About The Position
Peraton is looking for a Cyber Security Specialist to help our Federal Customer onsite at Fort Huachuca, AZ. This role is responsible for the day-to-day operations of conducting routine IA Audits on all Information Systems (IS) to ensure appropriate IA security controls have been applied and maintained. The specialist will evaluate IS for compliance in accordance with Risk Management Framework (RMF) 800-53 Controls and Special Directives, and assist with the continuous monitoring of RMF packages within eMASS (POA&Ms, Test Results, Risk Assessments, etc.). Responsibilities include recording and preparing artifacts associated with the audit to ensure a repository for all system RMF documentation is kept current, and providing Certification and Accreditation (C&A) support in the development of security and contingency plans by conducting risk and vulnerability assessments. The role utilizes the 800 Series NIST Special Publications as reference for C&A, system security plans, risk assessment, and other security requirements. Additionally, the specialist will create, edit, and review organization and team level documentation for clarity and accuracy, and assist with the development of security-related TTPs, SOPs, processes, plans, or diagrams. The role involves using automated security scanning tools (SCAP, ACAS, Tychon, etc.) to identify potential vulnerabilities, analyzing and reporting findings to technical teams and leadership for appropriate tracking and mitigation, and researching RFIs from technical teams regarding DISA STIG checklists and DOD/Army regulations. The specialist will explain requirements to systems administrators in detail to ensure proper understanding and clarity, review proposed courses of action from technical teams, and recommend the most secure option while balancing operational and/or mission requirements. This position also assists in the identification, tracking, and remediation of security risks discovered on information systems, and prepares and delivers detailed written reports and oral presentations to the Security Manager, Information Assurance Manager, and other senior leaders or staff within the organization. Coordination with both internal and external entities is required to improve established processes and procedures, ensuring efficient execution of all analysis, tracking, mitigation, and reporting requirements. The specialist will coordinate directly with cross-functional teams and management to resolve all compliance issues, support and/or lead special projects as required, and complete other duties as assigned by management.
Requirements
- Secret Clearance - US Citizenship required
- BS Degree or 4 years of experience in lieu of Degree
- Compliant with 8140 requirements for DWCF code: 612 - Security Control Assessor
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of network specific DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides and checklists
- Knowledge of asset scanning
- Experience performing audits within a DoD organization
- Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and vulnerability management
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
- Knowledge of Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), and Tychon Vulnerability scanning and reporting
- Knowledge of ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) and Continuous Monitoring and Risk Scoring (CMRS)
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the day to day operations of conducting routine IA Audits on all Information Systems (IS) to ensure the appropriate IA security controls have been applied and maintained
- Evaluate IS for compliance in accordance with Risk Management Framework (RMF) 800-53 Controls and Special Directives
- Assist with the continuous monitoring of RMF packages within eMASS (POA&Ms, Test Results, Risk Assessments, etc.)
- Record and/or prepare artifacts associated with the audit to ensure a repository for all system RMF documentation is kept current
- Provide Certification and Accreditation (C&A) support in the development of security and contingency plans by conducting risk and vulnerability assessments
- Use the 800 Series NIST Special Publications as reference for C&A, system security plans, risk assessment, and other security requirements
- Create, edit, and review organization and team level documentation for clarity and accuracy and assist with development of security related TTPs, SOPs, processes, plans, or diagrams
- Use automated security scanning tools (SCAP, ACAS, Tychon, etc.) to identify potential vulnerabilities
- Analyze and report findings to technical teams and leadership for appropriate tracking and mitigation
- Research RFIs from technical teams regarding DISA STIG checklists, and DOD/Army regulations
- Explain requirements to systems administrators in detail to ensure proper understanding and clarity
- Review proposed courses of action from technical teams and recommend the most secure option while balancing operations and/or mission requirements
- Assist in the identification, tracking and remediation of security risks discovered on information systems
- Prepare and deliver detailed written reports and oral presentations to the Security Manger, Information Assurance Manager and other senior leaders or staff within the organization
- Coordinate with both internal and external entities to improve established processes and procedures; ensuring efficient execution of all analysis, tracking, mitigation and reporting requirements
- Coordinate directly with cross functional teams and management to resolve all compliance issues
- Support and/or lead special projects as required
- Complete other duties as assigned by management
Benefits
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
