Cybersecurity Specialist

Copper River Family of Companies; Alexandria (VA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Cybersecurity Specialist to support the USCG with cybersecurity compliance and system security planning. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in IT or related fields, relevant certifications, and experience with federal security practices. The role involves ensuring adherence to cybersecurity policies and supporting the development of security plans for the VIDA DMS. Remote work is possible, with occasional meetings in the DC Metro Area.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible Spending Account for healthcare and dependent care

401(k) with employer match

Open leave policy and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must have Tier 1 background investigation eligibility.
• Familiarity with DoD CSRG and security practices.
• Experience with ATO processes in a DISA environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to DoD and USCG cybersecurity policies.
• Develop System Security Plans and accreditation packages.
• Maintain documentation and perform annual system reviews.

Skills

Security policy review

Problem investigation and analysis

FISMA compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Cybersecurity Certification (CISSP preferred)

Tools

eMASS

Cloud platforms

Appian LCAP

Job description

TACG is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to join our team supporting the United States Coast Guard (USCG) in designing, deploying, and maintaining the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA) Data Management system (DMS) to implement, monitor, and enforce regulations for vessel incidental discharges. This will be a cloud-based, Low-Code Application Platform (LCAP) solution using Appian.

Work Location:

There will be occasional USCG meetings in the DC Metro Area or West Virginia. The Security Specialist may work remotely, but if there is interest in attending USCG meetings, then the Security Specialist should reside within one hour travel time from the DC Metro Area.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Ensure all technical services and capabilities required and delivered adhere to the DoD and USCG cybersecurity, information assurance and cyberspace operations policies, guidelines and directives
• Support the oversight and compliance requirements for acquisition, FISMA, and financial audit reporting
• Deliver and sustain products and services that ensure the appropriate level of protection of integrity, availability, authenticity, non-repudiation, and confidentiality of enterprise information systems.
• Ensure that all technologies remain compliant with information assurance standards
• Employ system security engineering practices guided by NIST 800-160 (series) in the deployment and maintenance of systems to ensure that they are free from conditions that can cause degradation in Confidentiality, Integrity, or Availability (CIA)
• Support the maintenance of a Privacy Threshold Analysis (PTA) and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) for VIDA DMS
• Develop a System Security Plan (SSP) and a Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) Plan
• Develop security accreditation packages
• Create a Security Traceability Matrix
• Execute all activities to achieve ATOs in DISA IIL2/4/5/6 environments
• Be familiar with the DoD CCSRG
• Maintain all respective documentation in eMASS
• Perform Ports, Protocols, and Services reviews annually

Requirements:

• Clearance:
• Must have or be eligible for a Tier 1 background investigation
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Education/Certification:
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Information Technology, Computer Science or an IT related field
• Cybersecurity Certification, preferably CISSP but others will be considered
• Experience:
• Security policy review and research
• Investigating and analyzing unusual security problems, considerations, and issues associated with information and personnel security programs
• Working knowledge of Federal agencies' security policies and procedures
• Understanding of and experience-based familiarity with DoD agencies and their security practices
• Experience developing an SSP and ST&E Plan
• Experience developing security accreditation packages
• Experience with all activities necessary to achieve an ATO in a DISA IL2 and IL4 environment
• Experience with eMASS is a plus
• Experience with CGOne is a plus
• Experience with USCG is a plus
• Experience with VIDA DMS is a definite plus
• Experience with Appian or other LCAP solutions is a plus
• Experience with cloud implementations is a plus

About Copper River & The Native Village of Eyak:

Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE’s ability to facilitate economic advancement.

The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions.

The Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture. At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration. No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak. How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
• Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
• Retirement 401(k) with employer match
• Open leave policy and paid holidays
• Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!

Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, regular associates at Copper River.

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