IT Security Spec Sr Prin II

BAE Systems•Huntsville, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Senior level capabilities regarding Information system security. Knowledgeable of current Information Assurance (IA) technologies to the architecture, design, development, evaluation, and integration of applications, systems, and networks to maintain the system security posture. Develops compliancy and standardization within policies regarding various information systems. Work closely with Government customers to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, applications, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security programs; infrastructure; application; Security Assessment and Authorization (SAA), policy directives (PD) and guides (PG); and IA Security tools (e.g., Tenable.io, Nessus Pro, NMap, etc.).

Requirements

Have excellent verbal and written communication skills to be able to accurately relate requirements and document all within the appropriate security document and/or within the RMF system and coordinate with program, other system(s), and security personnel
Must be able to discern the program policies and procedures, identify areas that need work and bring up to management for resolution
Ability to assess current and evolving security threats in an operational environment
Ten (10) years of experience performing security requirement analysis, system design, of computer systems.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Computer Security or related field of study; (ISC)2 Information Security Certification(s) (e.g., CISSP, CAP, etc.); or in lieu of education, an additional five (5) years of relevant experience that addresses all requirements of the position.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a cyber-risk and compliance management system (e.g., Xacta, RiskVision, etc.)
One (1) year experience or more configuring, performing, scheduling, reviewing, and assessing vulnerability (i.e., patches, updates, etc.) and compliance (i.e., Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) and/or Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)) scans on the infrastructure and applications to ensure patch and configuration compliance on-premises and in the cloud (AWS preferred)
Technical background that will assist in assessing the NIST SP 800-53 security controls and gather evidence to support conclusions
Knowledge of operating systems, network and application security to aid implementation of information security and assurance principle
Knowledge of SPLUNK software and tools.

Responsibilities

Prepare documentation from templates such as, but not limited to, Configuration Management Plan (CMP), Incident Response Plan (IRP), Information System Contingency Plan (ISCP), and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) to ensure compliance with PDs and PGs and Federal IA requirements as well as coordinate review(s) and approvals
Identify IA vulnerabilities and coordinate with the Infrastructure and Development teams to correct, mitigated or apply for an exception via the POA&M processes
Review vulnerability (i.e., patches, updates, etc.) and compliance (i.e., Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) and/or Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)) scans on the infrastructure and applications to ensure patch and configuration compliance (on-premises and in the cloud (AWS preferred))
Prepares SAA package(s) to obtain and maintain an authority-to-operate (ATO), authority-to-test (ATT), or other SAA authority types for all systems and applications
Attend Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings and review all change requests for impact to the system/application security posture(s) and applicable Federal and PD and PG compliance requirements; and document decisions within the CMP
Coordinate security incident and high priority compliance responses with the Enterprise Security Operations Center (ESOC)
Represent program security interests in various meetings within and outside of the program
Schedule and conduct meetings with pertinent program personnel to address findings to determine appropriate path forward and document within the CMP and, if necessary, POA&M
Coordinates with other system Information System Security Officers (ISSO) to ensure that their requirements for interconnection, policy and procedures are met and all documentation is provided and updated as necessary
Works independently to carry out all technical requirements as directed by the Government PM, Information System Security Representative, Information System Security Manager, and Authorizing Official in a timely manner.

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental leave
military leave
bereavement leave
any applicable federal and state sick leave
company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
medical benefits (for temporary employees working 20+ hours per week)
business travel accident insurance (for temporary employees working 20+ hours per week)