Information Systems Security Specialist Security Clearance

Position: Information Systems Security Specialist with Security Clearance
Information Systems Security Specialist Arlington, VA Our Partner, as a prime contractor to the Government Customer, performs investigations to develop a preliminary diagnosis of the severity of breaches. They provide remote and onsite advanced technical assistance, proactive hunting, rapid onsite incident response, and immediate investigation and resolution using host-based and network-based cybersecurity analysis capabilities. They are seeking an Information Systems Security Specialist to support this critical customer mission.  

Responsibilities
* Work as part of a team of Information Assurance professionals to manage the full Risk Management Framework lifecycle for Information Technology systems  
* Assist technical/management leadership on major tasks or technology assignments  
* Establish goals and plans that meet project objectives  
* Assist in direction and control activities, having overall responsibility for security management, methods, and staffing to ensure that technical requirements are met  
* Participate in client negotiations and interface with senior management  
* Support decision making and domain knowledge that may have a critical impact on overall project implementation  
* Provide support to plan, coordinate, and implement a cybersecurity lab’s information security  
* Provide support for facilitating and helping the lab identify its current security infrastructure and define future programs, design and implementation of security related to lab systems  
* Assist the efforts of security staff to design, develop, engineer and implement solutions to security requirements  
* Implement and develop the Customer’s IT security standards  
* Gather and organize technical information about the lab’s mission goals and needs, existing security products, and ongoing programs  
* Perform risk analyses which also includes risk assessment  
* Plan and lead major technology assignments  
* Evaluate performance results and recommend major changes affecting short-term project growth and success  
* Function as a cyber technical expert across multiple project assignments  
* Work closely with ISSM and CISO to respond to Data Calls and satisfy requirements of ATOs  Requirements
* US Citizenship
* TS/SCI Clearance
* Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability   
* BS Information Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related degree, or High School Diploma and 7+ years of information security management experience
* 5+ years of directly relevant experience in information security management  
* Hands on experience with Linux operating systems or Amazon Web Services  
* Experience supporting the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) process and contributing to a full ATO effort from initiation through authorization, including development of security documentation, control implementation statements, supporting assessment (audit) activities, and performing full POA&M management  
* Beginning to end Knowledge of RMF and Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documentation to include SSP, Contingency, Incident & Configuration Mgmt planning and execution  
* Experience working on multiple complex assignments which are broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks  
* Ability to apply a comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments  
* Knowledge of Computer Network Defense (CND) policies, procedures & regulations  
* Knowledge of defense-in-depth principles and network security architecture  
* Knowledge of ATO requirements and strong experience with POAMs
* Knowledge and experience with full range of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Visio)  
* Knowledge of boundary protection and network segmentation  
* Knowledge of authentication and access management techniques  
* Experience with implementing and assessing security controls for hardware, software, and network deployments  
* Must be able to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders across physical locations Desired Skills
* Experience with Risk Management Framework software (CSAM, Xacta, Archer, Reg Scale)
* Experience with host and network scanning…