Traveling DoD Cybersecurity Assessments Specialist

• Conduct cybersecurity assessments, audits, and inspections for DoD organizations and partners handling DoD information or connecting to the DoDIN

• Evaluate systems and Defensive Cyberspace Operations using cyber threat emulation and performance-based testing

• Adhere to policies and processes for each assessment type

• Support assessment development and execution to ensure security expertise is properly applied

• Coordinate logistics, test plans, and scope with the SCA Team Lead

• Perform vulnerability assessments, capture results using STIG Viewer or designated tools, and document findings in eMASS

• Analyze security gaps and provide mitigation recommendations

• Validate cybersecurity controls, TTPs, STIGs, RMF controls, and compliance with DoD policies and guidelines

• Provide risk analysis and assessment results for authorization recommendations

• Participate in daily assessment reviews, in-briefs, and out-briefs, sharing findings with the SCA-R

• Mentor and guide personnel by providing technical expertise, best practices, and professional development support to enhance team capabilities and knowledge

Requirements

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required
• Current DoD 8570 IAM II or IAT II certification
• Ability and willingness to travel for assessments as required, up to 85% of the time
• Bachelor's degree (IT-related field preferred) and eight (8) years of cybersecurity or network security experience, including five (5) years of experience in a Certification and Accreditation/A&A role
• Demonstrated experience with STIGs, SRGs, POA&Ms and cybersecurity best practices, as well as relevant tools such as eMASS, STIG Viewer, Nessus, ACAS, SCAP, or HBSS
• Strong understanding of the RMF process, NIST SP 800- 37, NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, as well as key technologies areas/domain such as:
  Network, Mobility, Windows, UNIX, Cloud Environments and Cloud Native Tools/Services, Host Based Security System (HBSS)/Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS), Databases, Applications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting assessment findings.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in conducting cybersecurity assessments and audits for DoD organizations, with a strong focus on vulnerability assessments, risk analysis, and compliance with DoD policies. Proficient in utilizing tools such as eMASS and STIG Viewer to document findings and provide mitigation recommendations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
• DoD 8570 IAM II Certification
• Cybersecurity Assessments
• Vulnerability Assessments
• Risk Analysis

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Cybersecurity Assessments
• Vulnerability Assessments
• Risk Analysis
• Certification and Accreditation
• STIGs
• NIST SP 800-37
• NIST SP 800-53
• RMF Process
• Cybersecurity Best Practices
• Network Security

Soft Skills

• Strong Written Communication
• Strong Verbal Communication
• Mentoring
• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• DoD 8570 IAM II Certification
• DoD 8570 IAT II Certification

Industry Keywords

• DoD
• Cybersecurity
• Defensive Cyberspace Operations
• Compliance
• Cloud Environments
• Endpoint Security Solutions
• Host Based Security System
• Mobility
• UNIX
• Databases

Tools & Technologies

• EMASS
• STIG Viewer
• Nessus
• ACAS
• SCAP
• HBSS