Enterprise Security Specialist (Senior) New Arlington, Virginia

DSA Inc.; Mississippi; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DSA Inc. is seeking a Senior Enterprise Security Specialist with a Secret Clearance to provide cybersecurity support at the Pentagon. The role involves managing cybersecurity compliance, operations, and project tasks in a fast-paced DoD environment. Candidates should have a strong background in cybersecurity, Agile practices, and cloud services. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and offers competitive salaries and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits packages

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in enterprise information assurance/cybersecurity.
• Must be 8570 compliant DoD IAT and IAM Lv. III.

Responsibilities

• Fill the DoD Risk Management Framework role of Senior Information System Security Officer.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Communication

Agile

DevSecOps

Education

Undergraduate degree in computer science

Information assurance/cybersecurity engineering

Mathematics

Tools

AWS

Job description

DSA is seeking a Enterprise Security Specialist (Senior) with a Secret Clearance to work at the customer Pentagon office, with experience in providing cybersecurity support in a high tempo DoD environment. Minimum responsibilities include:

• Fill the DoD Risk Management Framework role of Senior Information System Security Officer (S-ISSO).
• Perform integration of cybersecurity compliance (FISMA, RMF), cybersecurity operations, and systems development lifecycle (SDLC) security activities for all applicable environments and efforts.
• Provides support to all organization-wide information governance activities.
• Ensures adherence to enterprise information security policies, standards and practices to achieve the required level of consistency, quality and protection to meet overall business needs.
• Provide support in reviewing and editing existing Information Security Policies, procedures, and Standards.
• Skill and expertise combine cybersecurity with knowledge of Agile application development and DevSecOps—has established experience with cloud platform services, DevOps practices such as build/release management, secure SDLC DevSecOps practices such as automating security processes in CI/CD pipelines, and general automation.
• Must resolve problems, mitigate delays, disputes and escalate issues.
• Require the ability to understand complex information and communicate the information to people with diverse professional backgrounds.
• Provide recommendations to adapt and respond to dynamic cybersecurity landscape and continually improves security processes and posture.
• Plan, direct, and manage day-to-day cybersecurity project task areas
• Develop and manage the cybersecurity project plans to completion within time and resource constraints.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.

Requirements include:
• Undergraduate degree in computer science, information assurance/cybersecurity engineering, or mathematics from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in enterprise information assurance/cybersecurity, cybersecurity operations, and federal cybersecurity compliance.
• Must be familiar with DoD Risk Management Framework.
• Understands NIST SP 800-53 and CNSSI 1253 security controls.
• Must be 8570 compliant DoD IAT and IAM Lv. III with field related certifications from internationally recognized certification bodies with at least one cloud security certifications.
• Demonstrated ability for oral and written communication, with a preference for experience communicating with the highest levels of management.
• Knowledge of government and industry-accepted cybersecurity standards and best practices

Desired Requirements include:

• Preference for an additional cloud platform specific (AWS) security certification.
• Demonstrated excellence in planning, directing, and managing software development, platform operations and/or cybersecurity projects
• Knowledge of industry-accepted standards and best practices related to Software Development, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity
• Demonstrated experience in a DOD IT environment.
• Excellent communication skills at senior government levels

The Program Budget Data Management Division (PBDMD) of the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS), Army G-8, Program Analysis and Evaluation (PA&E) manages the PPBBOS-III contract. G-8, PA&E is responsible for providing support during the Department of Defense Planning, Programming, and Budgeting (PPB) process culminating in the annual submission of the Army’s portion of the President’s Budget.

DSA specializes in providing cutting-edge data analysis and technology solutions to our government customers. With a team of highly skilled colleagues and the latest tools and technologies at our disposal, DSA is committed to helping our customers achieve their goals and stay in front of technology trends. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the cleared industry. From data modeling and analysis to software development and implementation, you will have the chance to make a real impact on our clients' businesses and help them succeed in today's data-driven world. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits packages, and a supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages creativity and innovation. So if you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a dynamic and growing company, you should apply!

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Many of DSA's positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. DSA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. DSA is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. DSA requires background checks , where permitted , by law. DSA is an E-Verify Employer.

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