Information System Security Specialist III

Direct Viz Solutions (DVS) is a dynamic and rapidly growing government contractor committed to delivering innovative IT solutions that address the mission-critical needs of our government clients. Through the expertise and dedication of our talented team, we provide cutting-edge technology services designed to achieve success and exceed expectations.

At DVS, we prioritize our employees as our greatest asset. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive medical benefits, a 401(k) match, generous PTO accrual, professional development reimbursement, corporate-funded technology certifications, and robust employee recognition and appreciation programs.

Title:

Information Systems Security III

Clearance:
Secret

Location:

VA Beach/Dam Neck (on-site)

DVS is seeking a senior-level Specialist, Information System Security III to provide advanced ISSE/ISSO and RMF engineering support for Department of the Navy information systems. This position leads and performs complex A&A, continuous monitoring, security assessment, vulnerability management, and risk-reduction activities and provides cybersecurity guidance for mission-critical Navy radar and data-distribution systems.

• Perform and support all phases of the RMF lifecycle and Navy A&A activities.
• Develop, maintain, review, and update comprehensive RMF authorization packages in eMASS.
• Perform STIG assessments using SCAP benchmarks and EvaluateSTIG.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments using ACAS and analyze findings for operational and cybersecurity risk.
• Develop, manage, and track POA&M and corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain SSPs, SARs, SCTMs, and related authorization artifacts.
• Complete and support RMF Step 5 authorization activities in the ISSE capacity.
• Assess security control implementation and identify control deficiencies.
• Communicate risk-reduction recommendations to Government and technical stakeholders.
• Provide senior cybersecurity engineering guidance for system architecture, configuration, boundary protection, and proposed technical changes.
• Coordinate ATO, IATT, IATO, authorization renewal, annual review, and continuous monitoring activities.
• Support cybersecurity audits, inspections, assessments, and Government data calls.
• Coordinate with system owners, engineers, administrators, laboratory personnel, and cybersecurity stakeholders to resolve authorization and compliance issues.

• Degree in Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Cyber Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer/Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics with a concentration in Computer Science, or an equivalent discipline.
• Qualifying bachelor’s degree plus 10 years of experience
• Qualifying master’s degree plus 8 years of experience
• High school diploma/GED plus 15 years of experience
• Demonstrated experience with STIG assessments, SCAP benchmarks/EvaluateSTIG, ACAS, eMASS, POA&M development, RMF Step 5 authorizations in an ISSE capacity, and communicating risk-reduction recommendations to stakeholders.
• Certifications: IAM level III
  : CISM, CISSP, GSLC, CCISO.
• SECRET Clearance Required.

If you thrive on solving complex problems and building meaningful connections, we’d love to hear from you. Join our team and make an impact today!

• Maintain focus and awareness throughout scheduled working hours.
• Perform tasks requiring prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk, utilizing a computer, mouse, and keyboard.
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 15 pounds as needed.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong command of the English language.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently while also collaborating…