Information Systems Security Specialist

Overview

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking an Information Systems Security Specialist to support the 350 Spectrum Warfare Group, 16 Electronic Warfare Squadron at Eglin AFB, FL. The candidate will support the initial standup and sustainment of systems supporting the combat Air Force Electronic Warfare Operational mission data development. The primary responsibility is to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) of information systems and data.

The candidate will support the USAF operational weapon system by maintaining the unit cyber security posture related to CIA. The successful candidate will work with cross-functional teams including government and contractor personnel, industry partners, Special Program Offices, Program managers, Major Command Offices, front line operational users, engineers, developers, and analysts. The candidate will be a self-starter with strong problem-solving, adaptability, communication, leadership, and attention to detail skills.

Candidate will be responsible for the cyber security posture of systems within Secret Collateral Security, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP). The Contractor shall advise and assist the Government by providing comprehensive technical expertise in managing, securing, and maintaining organizational information systems and networks, functioning as both a System/Network Administrator and Information System Security Officer (ISSO). Responsibilities include the assessment, development, implementation, and administration of Government program-specific IT in accordance with applicable policies and procedures;

ensuring the CIA, efficiency, and reliability of systems through proactive security measures (virus protection, patching, and software updates); developing and implementing IA programs; enforcing security policies; managing user access and training; ensuring proper IT operation, maintenance, and disposal IAW established documentation; coordinating system changes; responding to security incidents; implementing and maintaining required security countermeasures; conducting audits; maintaining system logs; and establishing media control programs, while also serving as a primary point of contact for technical support, resolving customer issues, and ensuring networks perform at defined levels to effectively serve users.

Essential job functions will include but may not be limited to
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• Assist the ISSM in the review, preparation, and update of automated information systems (AIS) accreditation packages.
• Notify customer when changes occur that might affect AIS accreditation/certification.
• Identify AIS vulnerabilities and implement countermeasures.
• Represent the customer on various technical review and inspection teams.
• Ensure AIS are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and practices IAW as outlined in the approval to operate documents (ATO).
• Perform ISSO duties as directed by the ISSM or ISO.
• Review, track, and conduct user AIS training.
• Perform day-to-day maintenance of systems, including auditing and patch management.
• Perform technical security assessments of complex systems, ensuring the system is hardened to resist outside attacks.
• Identify points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) standards and regulations, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management for client systems, guest systems, and programs.
• Perform system data transfers that encompass multiple enclaves with differing data protection/classification requirements ensuring CIA of the data.
• Evaluate threats and vulnerability to information systems to ascertain the need for additional safeguards.
• Evaluate security assessment documentation and provide written recommendations for security authorization to the AO.
• Assess proposed changes to information systems, their environment of operation, and mission needs that could affect system authorization.
• Provide inputs to development teams responsible for designing and developing organizational information systems and upgrading legacy systems.
• Provide system administrator support in the absence of a dedicated system administrator. Install and update system software, apply security patches, update antivirus signatures and perform other tasks as directed by the system owner and ISSM.
• Create system accounts and provide specialized training to individual system users. Maintain local documentation for the system and users.
• Perform security system audits as required by authorization package.
• Perform data extractions and data transfers from one system boundary to another IAW approved procedures.
• Act as liaison between various system owners and provide guidance and methodologies to ensure mission accomplishment.

• 5+ years of experience with IT security policies, practices, and procedures
• 5+ years of…