Senior Cyber Security Specialist

Job Description

MAXISIQ is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to lead Information Assurance (IA) activities for DoD Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO) systems in anticipation of expanded work projected for the September-October time frame.  The Senior Cybersecurity Engineer will provide leadership, guidance, advice and direction to senior government customers in determining technical Information Assurance (IA) requirements, conduct cyber risk assessment activities including vulnerability analysis, analysis of mitigation solutions and ensure proper security implementation of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) to ensure all systems, components and services supported are in compliance with DoD and Federal security policies, processes, and procedures.   

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work in collaboration with the IA team to complete all Authority To Operate (ATO) activities, including implementing Information Security Management System policy, process, procedures, and technical controls; implementing security assessments and authorizations (SA&A) of the client's systems; and ensuring that the processes for the client's systems continue to occur at the required intervals, or whenever major changes are implemented.

Lead transformation of DevSecOps practices introduction of Continuous ATO technical features.

Support the DoDI 8510 Risk Management Framework processes and ensure successful SA&A of combat and weapon systems, ensuring all system cybersecurity documentation is current and compliant; developing, reviewing and uploading documentation associated with securing/accrediting/maintaining National Security Systems (NSS).

Perform Oversight and Compliance Verification Assessment and Continuous Monitoring, Contingency Plan Development and Evaluation, Vulnerability Scanning and Auditing, and Security Program Assessment Support.

Analyze existing IA processes and procedures to meet new IT security requirements; provide recommendations for improving security processes and procedures.

Author, maintain, and provide updates to system accreditation and authorization (A&A) documentation, system security plans, security control implementation worksheets, and security certification requirements to support various DoD EMSO systems.

Be certified cybersecurity workforce professionals with knowledge and experience to ensure that the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of EMSO systems/platforms are maintained.

Will have experience conducting hardware and software hardening, testing, and certification services for NSS computing platforms and associated networks.

Salary: $150,000 - $160,000 / yr

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Graduate Degree from accredited University or CNSSI 4012 or 4013 or 4014 or 4015 or 4016 Certificate or NDU CIO certificate or successful completion of military training course: NEC 2779 (CIN: A-531-0009) (or DOD Service equivalent)

EXPERIENCE:

Validated 5 plus years specialized Master level experience in Specialty Area 61 (Information Assurance Compliance).  A CISSP or CISM or GSLC or CASP is required. A current USG issued “SECRET” security clearance (or interim) is required AND must be maintained. Personnel must be eligible to obtain and maintain a TS clearance.
 

Certification: CISSP or CISM or GSLC or CASP is required; C|EH, Security+ and/or Linux+ preferred

Clearance:  Minimum secret clearance; TOP SECRET Security Clearance eligible preferred