Experience:
This position will require presence in a professional office setting in Springfield, VA for 8 hour days, 5 days per week, Mon – Fri.
- A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- A DoD Manual 8570 IAM Level II certification.
- Candidate must have ability to communicate effectively and with courteous professionalism while providing user support.
- Candidate should possess good writing and editing skills to aid in writing process and general IT/Information Assurance (IA) documentation.
- A good understanding and knowledge of various computer, network, and security systems and frameworks.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication and customer relation skills.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to educate a non-technical audience about various security measures.
- The candidate must be cleared at a Top Secret security level.
- Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining IS in accordance with the JSIG RMF.
- Experiencing writing Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documentation and developing processes and procedures for JSIG IS.
- Experience in the IA life cycle within the RMF through at least the initial submission of an ATO and the follow-up recertification process of an IS.
- Experience with the creation and maintenance of a POA&M.
- Experience conducting ConMon Plans of an IS.
- Experience with running SCAP tools for Windows and Linux Operating Systems.
- Expertise reviewing IS compliance of Defense Information System Agency (DISA) STIG for Windows and Linux Operating Systems.
Education:
BA/BS in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related discipline. 6 years of work experience in a related field is an acceptable equivalent.
Training/Certifications:
At least one of the following certifications are required.
(ISC)2 Certified Authorization Professional (CAP), (ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), CompTIA Advanced Security Practioner (CASP+), ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), EC-Council Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO)
(ISC)2 CISSP is a highly recognized and may be advantageous to the success of the candidate.
Additional Experience Desired:
The following additional experience is desirable and may help the candidate excel within the position:
- Experience implementing and managing Ivanti Device Control, Nessus Security Scanner, and Splunk.
- Experience with Windows and Linux Operating Systems, along with basic knowledge of both Windows and Linux auditing.
- Basic to mid-level technical IT system administration and/or engineering background.