Information Systems Security Specialist III

Armada•Newport, RI

22h

About The Position

The Information Systems Security Specialist III manages and performs technical information systems security services for special security information systems. The role conducts compliance checks and periodic reviews of SCI-accredited systems, verifies user access documentation, monitors security incidents and system processes, reviews audit records and security documentation, and supports hardware, software, and firmware reviews through Configuration Management Boards. Changes that could affect system authorization must be submitted to the appropriate security and authorization officials for review and approval. The position requires an active TS-level clearance with at least SCI eligibility, an IAM Level I certificate, relevant cybersecurity or related experience, and a bachelor’s degree in a cybersecurity technical discipline. This is a full-time, temporary position in Newport, Rhode Island. Relocation is not available. Employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check and pre-employment drug testing.

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 without 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 using CNSI and SCI policies, instructions, regulations, and procedures.
Bachelor’s degree in a cybersecurity technical discipline.
Successfully pass a background check and pre-employment drug testing.

Responsibilities

Conduct compliance checks for SCI-accredited automated information systems to validate that they are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and procedures.
Compile security and information systems forms and certificates from special security information system users and provide them to the Government POC for review and validation of clearance, authorization, need-to-know, and training.
Report 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 to ensure compliance with the security authorization package.
Upon 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 the change.
Notify the ISSM and AO/DAO when a system change impacts system authorization, in accordance with DoDI 8510.
Monitor special security information system processes through user testing to verify that security features and procedures function correctly, in accordance with AD 3.59 and using GFI 6.56.
Review information systems security documentation to ensure it is current and accessible to authorized individuals.
Review special security information system audit records for policy compliance and to ensure records are being collected.
Notify the ISSM if audit records are not being collected or compliance issues are identified.
Perform other duties as assigned.