IT Security Specialist

E Logic • Honolulu, HI

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About The Position

We are seeking an IT Security Specialist to design, implement, and maintain the robust security posture of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service (NWS) at the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) to manage risk, draft crucial authorization documentation, and guarantee rigorous compliance with federal regulations. This role is part of a proposal for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service (NWS) at the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC). Hiring is contingent upon the selection of the consultant. Selected candidates will be included in the proposal and must authorize the use of their resume for submission.

Requirements

• Demonstrated background implementing and validating NIST SP 800-53 security controls.
• Strong operational mastery of FISMA compliance requirements.
• Direct background authoring government security documentation.
• Verifiable experience acting as a third-party security assessor.

Responsibilities

• Formulate, integrate, and review day-to-day operations against federal security benchmarks to maintain the official NOAA baseline configurations.
• Lead risk analyses, compile documentation packages, and act as a third-party security assessor for the formal Security Authorization process.
• Implement security controls to uphold and improve the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of LAN data across processing, storage, and transit states.
• Assist local management with incident response reporting, providing full documentation to the Security Officer/System Owner following any suspected security events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed