Cybersecurity Specialist, Journeyman

Forge Group, LLC•Washington, DC

1d•$135 - $155

About The Position

The Cybersecurity Specialist, Journeyman will provide multidisciplined security guidance to Korea and KSA F-35 security program participants, with a focus on cybersecurity and protecting systems, networks, and data. The role helps participants plan, develop, implement, and maintain security programs, policies, and procedures, and monitors compliance for authorized F-35 information systems. The specialist supports assessment and authorization of IT systems using RMF and JSIG, performs risk assessments, maintains security documentation, and coaches foreign and industry security managers. The Government has designated this position as Key Personnel. The position is full-time and located in Washington, D.C. The listed salary range is $135,000–$155,000 per year. A Secret clearance is required, and applicants must be able to obtain and maintain it. The posting also lists an assigned Forge job title of Senior Specialist.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an information assurance or cybersecurity-related field, or alternatively, 10 or more years of specialized security experience.
Three to ten years of specialized cybersecurity experience; the alternative to the degree is 10 or more years of specialized security experience.
Completed technical training and certification under DoD 8140.03 for at least one of the following roles: (612) Security Control Assessor, (461) Systems Security Analyst, or (805) IT Program Auditor.
In-depth knowledge of U.S. Government and DoD security requirements and international programs security.
Experience working with U.S. Government and DoD cybersecurity programs, including assessment and authorization of classified systems under RMF and JSIG.
Meet DoD 8140.03 qualification requirements.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, with SSBI or SSBI-PR within five years.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to write and maintain security documentation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with RMF and JSIG authorization of classified or SAP systems.
Experience developing system security plans and supporting security documentation.
CISSP, CAP, or equivalent certification.
Experience supporting F-35 or foreign military sales cybersecurity programs.
Experience with TEMPEST or information assurance SOP development.

Responsibilities

Provide cybersecurity guidance to Korea and KSA F-35 security program participants.
Help participants plan, develop, implement, and maintain programs, policies, and procedures that protect systems, networks, and data.
Monitor participants’ compliance for authorized F-35 information systems through on-site visits and email or telephone contact.
Create and maintain security documents, including information assurance SOPs and cyber awareness training plans.
Support assessment and authorization of IT systems using RMF and JSIG.
Perform risk assessments to identify security threats and report results to the JPO ISM or DISM.
Coordinate efforts with the Program Security Specialist and the Physical/Industrial Security Specialist.
Contribute to monthly reports tracking compliance metrics.
Coach foreign and industry security managers.

Benefits

Complete flextime.
401(k) with employer matching.
Healthcare, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Health Savings Account and pre-tax premium options.
Supplementary healthcare and family support.
Extended short-term and long-term disability.
Healthcare insurance deductible paydown.
Health and wellness programs.
Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, and education and training stipends.
Cell phone and internet stipends.
College savings plans with employer contributions.
Alternative work locations and telecommuting.
Employee referral awards.
Retention, signing, and performance bonuses.
Commuter benefits.
Paid sabbatical.