Cybersecurity Specialist - CPE Ground

Career Opportunities withJANUS Research Group Position

Description:

Cybersecurity Specialist - Information Assurance II In Support of CPE Ground

Security Clearance: Secret

Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related scientific or technical discipline.

Certifications

Required:

Minimum of one of the following: CISSP, CISM, CAP, CeH, or equivalent certifications.

Salary: 120K-160K Annual;
Commensurate with Education / Experience

The Information Assurance II role is responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of information systems within the Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity framework. Candidates will leverage their extensive experience in cybersecurity authorization and engineering activities to support critical security initiatives.

• Cybersecurity Support
  :
  Provide Information Assurance (IA) architecture support, including certification and accreditation processes. Assist with security scans and other testing events to maintain compliance with DoD standards.
• IA Design and Implementation
  :
  Collaborate with engineering teams to design and implement security measures in areas such as identity and access management, cyber situational awareness, and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
• Compliance and Documentation
  :
  Ensure compliance with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and DoD/Army Policies and Regulations. Prepare necessary documentation for network Authorization Officials (AOs) to grant Authority to Operate (ATO).
• Monitoring and Reporting
  :
  Conduct information assurance and cybersecurity monitoring. Review and report findings to ensure compliance, including developing and maintaining Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M) in line with Risk Management Framework (RMF) continuous monitoring processes.

• Experience
  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in DoD cybersecurity authorization or engineering.
  • Familiarity with DoD and Army Cybersecurity Policies, Regulations, and Authorization processes, including planning and executing test events.
• Education Substitution
  : A Bachelor’s degree may be substituted with an additional 5 years of related Information Assurance experience, along with any required certifications (CISSP, CISM, CAP, CeH).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, practices, and technologies.

JANUS strives to provide opportunities for career growth through training and development. We also offer an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products. As part of a total rewards program, employees can benefit from our referral bonus program, and other various employee awards. JANUS Research Group takes pride in our benefit package and rewards program which has earned us the certification of a Great Place to Work
™

JANUS Research Group provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process.

JANUS Research Group is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. It is company policy to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practice without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or disability.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.