Cyber Security Specialist

Chenega Agile Real Time Solutions, LLC; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega MIOS invites a Cyber Security Specialist to support IT security for government operations based in Melbourne, FL. The role involves safeguarding information systems, providing security oversight, and assisting with RMF A&A packages to ensure ongoing authorization to operate in alignment with NIST guidelines.

The ideal candidate will hold a Security+ or higher certification, possess a Secret clearance, and bring experience with NIST SP 800-37/53 and cloud migration to GovCloud/Azure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field
• Associate degree with 2+ years of relevant experience accepted
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience with security programs
• Security+ or higher level certification required
• Secret clearance required

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for assigned network(s) ensuring compliance with STIGs and IAVM
• Ensure stakeholders adhere to Federal Information Assurance policies to maintain ATO under FISMA
• Participate in RMF A&A efforts; coordinate with ISSO/IO and AO to secure systems
• Assist with POAM coordination and remediation of deficiencies and vulnerabilities
• Support IR activities by verifying sanitation procedures before CART Case closure
• Identify critical/high vulnerabilities and report security posture at weekly meetings

Skills

Security concepts

NIST awareness

RMF/A&A familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree with 2+ years relevant experience

5+ years relevant experience

Tools

Archer IRM

ACAS

Qualys

Umbrella

Recorded Future

AWS GovCloud

Azure

Job description

Summary

Cyber Security Specialist

Melbourne, FL

Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!

The Cyber Security Specialist will be part of a dynamic team that provides IT support, maintenance, operations, logistics, and engineering services to help ensure the secure, reliable, and uninterrupted availability of INL/A Management Information Systems. This role will provide information security support to the Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Office of Aviation (INL/A) in support of their missions to sustain the national security and economic interests of our nation.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for the assigned network(s) by working with the operations staff to ensure compliance with STIGs and IAVM.
• Ensuring that Stakeholders adhere to Federal Information Assurance policies and procedures to acquire and maintain an Information System's Authority to Operate (ATO) under the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) of 2002.
• Participate in RMF A&A efforts, including activities within the A&A cycle and outside of the ISSO functions; work directly with ISSM, ISO, and AO; work with engineering and operations support staff to secure systems and ensure compliance and provide oversight for existing and new POAMs.
• Provided POAM support by advising CISO/AO of changes and assisting in the coordination of efforts to remediate deficiencies and vulnerabilities.
• Assist with IR activities by verifying sanitation procedures are followed prior to submitting the CART Case to the CISO for closure.
• Work with the Security Tools Team to identify Critical / High vulnerabilities for remediation and report network security posture at weekly CISO/AO meetings.
• Travel may be required for special projects. (CONUS, OCONUS).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR
• Associate degree with 2+ years relevant experience.
• 5+ years relevant experience.
• Security+ or higher level certification required
• Secret clearance required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with NIST SP 800-37, 800-137, 800-53 rev 4/5, 800-39, 800-171 and 800-171A for self-assessments; NIST 800-100, NIST 800-18.
• Familiar with creating Assessment and Authorization (A&A) packages in Archer IRM and applying security categorization per the NIST FIPS 199 and NIST SP 800-60.
• Experience in performing and assessing Security and Privacy Controls per NIST 800-53 rev 4/5 and NIST 800-53a guidelines.
• Experience with systems engineering design and development toward a "baked-in" security design using Information Assurance best practices.
• Understanding of the FedRAMP process, coordinating with 3PAO's, and migrating on prem systems to an accredited cloud-based solution (e.g. AWS (GovCloud), Azure).
• Understanding of vulnerability and scanning tools such as Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and well-versed in interpreting risk posture resulting from assessment reports.
• Knowledge of vulnerability management, risk management, and project management; proficient with Microsoft products - Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience with Experience with Qualys, Umbrella, Recorded Future is a plus
• Risk assessment experience, especially with NIST SP 800-53 Threat identification, system security categorization, gap analysis, and compliance reporting.
• Must be able to validate security patches as they align with NIST guidelines, client policies and procedures, and OMB Mandates.
• Experience with creating or maintaining security artifacts as part of the ATO package, including but not limited to System Security Plans (SSP), Contingency Plans (CP), Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP), Plans of Action, and Milestones (POA&M), Incident Response (IR), and other security documentation

How you’ll grow

At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn.

We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands‑on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.

Benefits

At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits.

Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you.

Chenega MIOS’s culture

Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives.

Corporate citizenship

Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities.

Learn more about Chenega’s impact on the world.

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