Cybersecurity Systems Analyst, Associate

Amentum•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Contractor shall execute a comprehensive assessment, compliance and validation framework to assess Cybersecurity effectiveness, as well as assure and validate regulatory and standards compliance. Key activities include the timely application of software maintenance patches, security assistance visits (SAVs), inspections, validation scanning, remediation, and reviews security assistance visits (SAVs), inspections, validate various capability packages and registration to support emerging technologies, to include but not limited to, WLAN, VPN, Mobility Access, Data at Rest and Enterprise Gray network solutions. The Contractor shall perform duties in this task area in accordance with policies, procedures, regulations, directives, and software development guidelines from USSOCOM, its Component Commands, TSOCs, deployed forces and higher headquarters (e.g., DoD, DIA, DISA, NSA, and USCYBERCOM).

Requirements

Experience with the US Combatant Commands (USCENTCOM/USSOCOM) is desired
Technical background with system administration experience, architecture and engineering preferred
Technical background in networking, identity management, Microsoft and Linux operating systems, database, and mobility
Working knowledge of the RMF.
Knowledge of the Telos Xacta or Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Services (eMASS) system is desired.
Must have excellent communications skill (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge and experience with DoD IA processes and policies (e.g., DODI 8510.01, NIST, CNSS and other cybersecurity policies, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Manual (CJCSM) 65101.01, Incident Response and other IA policies).
Active TS/SCI clearance required.
Years of Experience Required: >5 yrs
Education Required: BA/BS
Certification Required: Current DoD 8570.01- M, IAT- Level II. Example Certs: CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP, CISSP (or Associate), CASP+CE, CISA, GCED, or GCIH
Ability to operate office equipment such as a personal computer, printer, copy machine, telephone, fax machine and other equipment including desk supplies and other work-related tools as required.
Possess heavy and light equipment licenses, or the ability to obtain the necessary licenses.
Must demonstrate professional behavior at all times when dealing with customers, management, and co-workers.
Must have clear, concise and accurate communications skills in English, both verbal and written.
Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk to employees or others.
Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner.
Independent personal transportation to office or work site is required.

Nice To Haves

Technical background with system administration experience, architecture and engineering preferred
Technical background in networking, identity management, Microsoft and Linux operating systems, database, and mobility
Knowledge of the Telos Xacta or Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Services (eMASS) system is desired.

Responsibilities

Provide dedicated, on-site support for Cybersecurity assessments, compliance, and validation.
Perform Cybersecurity Compliance and Validations to include Cybersecurity site visits, inspections, scanning, remediation, patch compliance, and reviews.
Assess the SIE organizational security posture of USSOCOM’s Component Commands, TSOCs, and deployed forces and verify their compliance with DoD, DIA and USSOCOM guidance.
Assemble and execute an approved assessment schedule and create a report summarizing findings and mitigation actions taken within 60 calendar days of the completion of each assessment.
Track and report on the actions taken at each site assessed until the actions are completed.
Identify common security risks by analyzing findings, developing metrics, and trends.
Validate the patching of systems, perform validation scanning, develop Plans of Action & Milestone (POA&Ms), and report as directed by applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.
Assist Component Commands, TSOCs, and deployed forces with required scanning and vulnerability management programs.
Track and report to higher headquarters organizations (e.g., USCYBERCOM, DIA) compliance with applicable Cybersecurity regulations and directives.
Maintain records documenting compliance with federal laws, directives, policies and procedures and provide USSOCOM, its Component Commands, TSOCs, deployed forces and their delegates free and open access to these records.
If audits or reviews result in a finding or risk, provide a POA&M for correcting or mitigating the weakness within three business days; track POA&Ms and provide status updates.
Periodically review USSOCOM, Component Command, TSOC, and deployed forces’ Information Security Plans and Physical Security Plans and recommend measures to safeguard classified, sensitive, and unclassified information.
Identify and document that physical security elements identified to support DoD networks, systems, services and devices are in compliance with USCYBERCOM, DISA, DoD, DIA, NSA, USSOCOM, Component Command, TSOC, and deployed forces’ security controls for access control.
Execute USSOCOM, Component Command, TSOC, and deployed forces’ Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) programs; track and report Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) and Information Assurance Vulnerability Bulletin (IAVB) compliance status.
Coordinate with subordinate organizations for required reporting and compliance status.
Track and report the status of POA&Ms through their completion.
Execute USSOCOM, Component Command, TSOC, and deployed forces’ Cybersecurity self-inspection programs; track and report on compliance and completion.
Perform FISMA network and system security reviews in accordance with USSOCOM, Component Command, TSOC, and deployed forces’ policies, procedures, and regulations.
Perform and publish trend analyses of SIE Cybersecurity assessments, lessons learned, and recommended mitigation approaches within 30 calendar days of the completion of an assessment.
Provide subject matter expertise for COA development and the implementation of Cybersecurity mitigation strategies.
Develop and implement required processes, procedures, and capabilities to mitigate vulnerabilities and weaknesses for software and hardware deployment.
Develop and submit documentation for government approval that includes: identification of weaknesses; recommendations for manual and automated methods of testing; process for submitting results for evaluation and mitigation.
Respond to Cybersecurity Requests for Information (RFIs) from external organizations and NetOps decision makers.
Implement Cybersecurity related tasks directed in Task Orders, policies, procedures, regulations, and directives (e.g. Insider Threat Mitigation, data transfer authorities, privileged user oversight, etc.).
Coordinate with USSOCOM, its Component Commands, TSOCs, and deployed forces for required reporting and compliance status.
Track and report on associated POA&Ms.