Cybersecurity Specialist II​/III Security Clearance

Position: Cybersecurity Specialist II/III with Security Clearance
Full Time, Ft. Belvoir, VA Secret clearance required
** This position is contingent upon government approval
** Overview:
Semper Valens Solutions is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Specialist to support our organization in the Ft. Belvoir, VA area. Responsibilities:
Level II:
* Serves as subject matter expert for all cybersecurity / information technology aspects of assigned program.
* Performs top level system architecture related design, development, integration, testing, installation and troubleshooting.
* Translates military operational and mission requirements (ground, sea, air, and space) into practical systems concepts and design performance requirements.
* Participates in post awards, program reviews, design reviews, and IPTs as the cybersecurity specialist / engineering on assigned programs.
* Evaluates and conducts design efforts from a cybersecurity viewpoint to ensure integration of all required cybersecurity products and adequacy of the analyses
* Prepare and reviews cybersecurity related test plans, procedures, and reports on technical adequacy on assigned programs, for both Government and contractor tests, as well as related failure reports.
* Reviews and evaluates system performance against cybersecurity related specification requirements, monitors and assesses field performance, and assesses risk of meeting user and specification requirements.
* Prepares and evaluates cybersecurity security strategies for requested programs.
* Extensive experience in operational Cyber Security accreditation and certification of embedded systems accredited at Secret level and below.
* Extensive understanding of AR 25-2 and the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) to include actually current experience (less than 2 years old) in obtaining system accreditation using the DoD RMF and the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) software.
* Extensive experience preparing recommended IA approval and supporting information documentation and understand systems engineering processes and possesses extensive experience in Network Security Architect experience.
* Extensive understanding of the DoD standards guiding the development of cybersecurity policy, requirements, integration, engineering, and certification and accreditation.
* Perform security, analyses and risk/vulnerability assessments.
* Execute day to day certification and accreditation activities for a project team. Level III:
Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments and plans and leads major assignments to:
* Assist on all matters relating to the vulnerabilities and threats to Information Technology (IT) Systems, National Security Systems (NSS), and Automated Information Systems (AIS).
* Implement the Defense (DOD) Risk Management Framework (RMF) and assist to the System Security Manager (ISSM) ensure successful implementation of associated security controls and reviews all RMF documentation packages, and system fielding, operations, or upgrade requirements
* Assist Program Management Offices with Cybersecurity related Acquisition documentation requirements (i.e. Cybersecurity Strategies) and statutory/regulatory/policy compliance.
* Coordinate integration of Cybersecurity, COMSEC, and TEMPEST into the entire system life-cycle design, development, and deployment.
* Support maintenance of DOD Inspector General (IG) Cybersecurity Self-Assessment checklist compliance and Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)
* Implement audit measures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, participate in organizational inspections and surveys of computer systems, provide inspection results, and assess the adequacy of corrective actions taken.
* Advise on all complex and unique computer security systems, make recommendations on the approval of various computer operations based on security guidelines, and provide alternatives to managers to meet security requirements based on the unique needs of the organization and mission requirements.
* Assist in developing, maintaining, implementing and delivering a formal training and education program for computer and information security requirements and operation and maintenance of automated information systems in compliance with all applicable regulations and safeguards.
* Analyze the vulnerabilities and weaknesses of existing computer security programs that could benefit from group training and translate those needs into training and education media.
* Manage computer incident coordination and notification with the local Network Enterprise Center (NEC) and servicing Computer Emergency Response Teams.
* Generate reports of analyses and processes the information in accordance with program procedures.
* Provide technical input and writes documents to provide information, help prevent and increase understanding of issues involved in computer security incidents including, but not limited to internal documentation, advisories, and technical…