Information Systems Security Specialist

NewGen Technologies • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

Our Partner, as a prime contractor to the Government Customer, performs investigations to develop a preliminary diagnosis of the severity of breaches. They provide remote and onsite advanced technical assistance, proactive hunting, rapid onsite incident response, and immediate investigation and resolution using host-based and network-based cybersecurity analysis capabilities. They are seeking an Information Systems Security Specialist to support this critical customer mission.

Requirements

• US Citizenship
• TS/SCI Clearance
• Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
• BS Information Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related degree, or High School Diploma and 7+ years of information security management experience
• 5+ years of directly relevant experience in information security management
• Hands on experience with Linux operating systems or Amazon Web Services
• Experience supporting the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) process and contributing to a full ATO effort from initiation through authorization, including development of security documentation, control implementation statements, supporting assessment (audit) activities, and performing full POA&M management Beginning to end
• Knowledge of RMF and Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documentation to include SSP, Contingency, Incident & Configuration Mgmt planning and execution
• Experience working on multiple complex assignments which are broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks
• Ability to apply a comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments
• Knowledge of Computer Network Defense (CND) policies, procedures & regulations
• Knowledge of defense-in-depth principles and network security architecture
• Knowledge of ATO requirements and strong experience with POAMs
• Knowledge and experience with full range of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Visio)
• Knowledge of boundary protection and network segmentation
• Knowledge of authentication and access management techniques
• Experience with implementing and assessing security controls for hardware, software, and network deployments
• Must be able to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders across physical locations

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Risk Management Framework software (CSAM, Xacta, Archer, RegScale)
• Experience with host and network scanning software (Nessus, Security Center, Tenable Vulnerability Management, nmap, Wiz, burp)
• Experience with Endpoint Protection tools like CrowdStrike or CarbonBlack
• Working knowledge of SIEM tools like Splunk, SOAR, or ELK
• Familiarity with role-based account processing operations
• Familiarity with zero trust architectures
• Familiarity with scripting languages (python, AWS CLI, Lambda, bash, powershell)
• Desired Certifications DoD 8140.01 IAT Level III, CISSP, AWS, Cisco, Microsoft

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team of Information Assurance professionals to manage the full Risk Management Framework lifecycle for Information Technology systems
• Assist technical/management leadership on major tasks or technology assignments
• Establish goals and plans that meet project objectives
• Assist in direction and control activities, having overall responsibility for security management, methods, and staffing to ensure that technical requirements are met
• Participate in client negotiations and interface with senior management
• Support decision making and domain knowledge that may have a critical impact on overall project implementation
• Provide support to plan, coordinate, and implement a cybersecurity lab’s information security
• Provide support for facilitating and helping the lab identify its current security infrastructure and define future programs, design and implementation of security related to lab systems
• Assist the efforts of security staff to design, develop, engineer and implement solutions to security requirements
• Implement and develop the Customer's IT security standards
• Gather and organize technical information about the lab’s mission goals and needs, existing security products, and ongoing programs
• Perform risk analyses which also includes risk assessment
• Plan and lead major technology assignments
• Evaluate performance results and recommend major changes affecting short-term project growth and success
• Function as a cyber technical expert across multiple project assignments
• Work closely with ISSM and CISO to respond to Data Calls and satisfy requirements of ATOs

What This Job Offers

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