OverviewCyber Security Specialist
Melbourne, FL
The Cyber Security Specialist will be part of a dynamic team that provides IT support, maintenance, operations, logistics, and engineering services to help ensure the secure, reliable, and uninterrupted availability of INL/A Management Information Systems. This role will provide information security support to the Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Office of Aviation (INL/A) in support of their missions to sustain the national security and economic interests of our nation.
Responsibilities
- Provide oversight for the assigned network(s) by working with the operations staff to ensure compliance with STIGs and IAVM.
- Ensuring that Stakeholders adhere to Federal Information Assurance policies and procedures to acquire and maintain an Information System's Authority to Operate (ATO) under the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) of 2002.
- Participate in RMF A&A efforts, including activities within the A&A cycle and outside of the ISSO functions; work directly with ISSM, ISO, and AO; work with engineering and operations support staff to secure systems and ensure compliance and provide oversight for existing and new POAMs.
- Provided POAM support by advising CISO/AO of changes and assisting in the coordination of efforts to remediate deficiencies and vulnerabilities.
- Assist with IR activities by verifying sanitation procedures are followed prior to submitting the CART Case to the CISO for closure.
- Work with the Security Tools Team to identify Critical / High vulnerabilities for remediation and report network security posture at weekly CISO/AO meetings.
- Travel may be required for special projects. (CONUS, OCONUS).
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree OR
- Associate degree with 2+ years relevant experience.
- 5+ years relevant experience.
- Security+ or higher level certification required
- Secret clearance required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Experience with NIST SP 800-37, 800-137, 800-53 rev 4/5, 800-39, 800-171 and 800-171A for self-assessments; NIST 800-100, NIST 800-18.
- Familiar with creating Assessment and Authorization (A&A) packages in Archer IRM and applying security categorization per the NIST FIPS 199 and NIST SP 800-60.
- Experience in performing and assessing Security and Privacy Controls per NIST 800-53 rev 4/5 and NIST 800-53a guidelines.
- Experience with systems engineering design and development toward a "baked-in" security design using Information Assurance best practices.
- Understanding of the FedRAMP process, coordinating with 3PAO's, and migrating on prem systems to an accredited cloud-based solution (e.g. AWS (GovCloud), Azure).
- Understanding of vulnerability and scanning tools such as Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and well-versed in interpreting risk posture resulting from assessment reports.
- Knowledge of vulnerability management, risk management, and project management; proficient with Microsoft products - Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Experience with Experience with Qualys, Umbrella, Recorded Future is a plus
- Risk assessment experience, especially with NIST SP 800-53 Threat identification, system security categorization, gap analysis, and compliance reporting.
- Must be able to validate security patches as they align with NIST guidelines, client policies and procedures, and OMB Mandates.
- Experience with creating or maintaining security artifacts as part of the ATO package, including but not limited to System Security Plans (SSP), Contingency Plans (CP), Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP), Plans of Action, and Milestones (POA&M), Incident Response (IR), and other security documentation
How you’ll grow
At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn.
We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.
Benefits
At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits.
Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you.
