Information Systems Security Specialist III

Armada Ltd • Middletown, RI

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About The Position

The Information Systems Security Specialist III manages and performs information systems technical services for special security information systems. The position is based in Newport, Rhode Island, is temporary and full-time, and requires an active TS-level clearance with at least SCI eligibility. It reports to ARMADA HQ.

The specialist conducts compliance checks and periodic reviews of SCI-accredited systems, validates that security authorization requirements are met, and reviews system documentation and audit records. The role supports configuration management reviews and coordinates proposed or authorization-impacting system changes with the ISSM and AO/DAO. The specialist also monitors security processes through user testing and reports security incidents and compliance issues to the appropriate security manager.

Requirements

• Active TS-level security clearance with, at a minimum, SCI eligibility.
• IAM Level I certificate in accordance with DODM 8570.01.
• Five years of practical experience in cybersecurity, engineering, T&E, or an A&A-related field.
• Seven years of experience if the applicant does not have a degree.
• Familiarity and experience with DoDI 8510 Risk Management Framework for Information Technology.
• Demonstrated knowledge, experience, and proficiency working with CNSI, including Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Demonstrated knowledge, experience, and proficiency with information systems CNSI and with CNSI and SCI policies, instructions, regulations, and procedures.
• Bachelor’s degree in a cybersecurity technical discipline.
• Must successfully pass a background check and pre-employment drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance checks of SCI-accredited automated information systems to verify that they are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and procedures.
• Compile certificates and security and information systems forms from special security IS users and provide them to the Government POC for review and validation of users’ clearances, authorization, need-to-know, and training.
• Report all security-related incidents involving special security information systems to the Command Special Security Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) daily.
• Conduct periodic reviews of special security information systems for compliance with the security authorization package.
• With special security ISSM approval, participate in and conduct research supporting hardware, software, and firmware reviews as a Configuration Management Board member.
• Submit proposed hardware, software, or firmware changes or modifications to the ISSM and AO/DAO for review and approval before implementation.
• Notify the ISSM and AO/DAO when a system change affecting system authorization is identified, in accordance with DoDI 8510 Risk Management Framework for Information Technology.
• Monitor special security IS processes through user testing to ensure security features and procedures function correctly, in accordance with AD 3.59 and using GFI 6.56.
• Review IS security-related documentation to ensure it is current and accessible to authorized individuals.
• Review special security IS audit records for policy compliance and to verify that records are being collected; notify the ISSM of collection failures or compliance issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level