Senior Specialist, Cyber Intelligence

L3Harris•Palm Bay, FL

22h

About The Position

Performs ISSO duties under the guidance of the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) on assigned government-authorized systems. Knowledgeable in information technology and security. Responsibilities include: authoring and maintaining documentation supporting the Assessment & Authorization (A&A) of assigned systems in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) under the ICD503 and NISPOM; performing security control assessments as part of the systems’ Continuous Monitoring Plan; overseeing configuration management of assigned systems; working to develop and implement device and system hardening guides following DISA and NIST guidelines; auditing systems to ensure security posture integrity; conducting periodic hardware/software inventory assessments; identifying system security controls shortcomings and developing POA&Ms; remediating control deficiencies; conducting, documenting and reporting annual self-assessments; maintaining operational information security posture for a system, program, or enclave; investigating security incidents such as data spills and malicious events; authoring and delivering security education and training to a range of audiences.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
DoD 8140 certification in good standing
Active TS/SCI US Security Clearance with Full Scope (FS) polygraph
Experience with workstation and server operating systems, including but not limited to Microsoft and Linux offerings
Experience developing, managing, and providing evidence to close POA&Ms associated with the A&A and project management processes
Minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience to include experience with networking equipment; experience interpreting vulnerability scanning results; experience reviewing workstation, server, firewall, & IPS logs; experience with SIEM tools
Experience as an ISSO managing cybersecurity on classified systems under multiple agencies’ JSIG, NISPOM Ch8, ICD 503, and/or NIST 800-53 implementations

Nice To Haves

Flexibility to adjust to changing requirements, schedules, and priorities
Able to socialize ideas, make recommendations, and gain team consensus
Excellent time management and task prioritization skills
Exceptional verbal, written, interpersonal and presentation skills, customer relationship building skills, analytical skills and ability to lead/mentor teammates
High level of personal motivation and initiative to learn and acquire new skills

Responsibilities

Author and maintain Assessment & Authorization (A&A) documentation of assigned systems
Perform security control assessments and execute Continuous Monitoring Plans
Work with IT and system administration organizations to develop device and system hardening guides following DISA and NIST guidelines
Maintain patching compliance along with hardware and software baselines
Responsible for customer interface in the tracking and resolution of POA&Ms
Ensure all systems are comprehensively monitored for anomalous activity
Manage the incident response process for areas of responsibility
Develop new concepts, standards, and training material which make significant and impactful improvements to processes, systems, solutions, or products
Lead inventory and asset management discovery and tracking activities
Work with site leadership to improve the security posture of systems and the facility