IA / Cybersecurity Specialist

VPSI; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VPSI is seeking an Information Security Specialist to support Naval Information Warfare Center, Pacific projects in a technically demanding environment. The role requires expertise in RMF, NIST SP 800-53, and a thorough understanding of security controls and assessment procedures. Applicants must be a U.S.

citizen with an active Secret clearance. BS in information systems, information assurance, or computer science (or 3 years of relevant experience) and IAM Level II certifications are

Qualifications

• BS in Information Systems, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or equivalent degree or 3 years of relevant experience.
• Security+, Network+ or IAM Level II certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit the Security Assessment Plan (SAP) with program assistance.
• Recommend policies and procedures to meet security control requirements.
• Perform a complete assessment of a system’s or network’s security controls, known threats, and vulnerabilities.
• Validate security controls and conduct DoD assessment procedures in accordance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) SP 800-53.
• Ensure traceability of all vulnerabilities from raw assessment results to the Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M).
• Complete a Security Assessment Report (SAR), in conjunction with the Security Control Assessor (SCA), based on the assessment results.

Skills

Security Assessment

RMF

NIST SP 800-53

Vulnerability Assessment

DoD Assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems / Information Assurance / Computer Science

3 years of relevant experience

Job description

Immediate requirement for Information Security Specialist supporting cutting-edge projects for Naval Information Warfare Center, Pacific. Requires a thorough understanding of the developer and validator process, familiarity with IT/network technologies and Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.

Applicants must meet the requirement of U.S. Citizenship and have a SECRET security clearance.

Primary Skills & Responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit the Security Assessment Plan (SAP) with program assistance.
• Recommend policies and procedures to meet security control requirements.
• Perform a complete assessment of a system’s or network’s security controls, known threats, and vulnerabilities.
• Validate security controls and conduct DoD assessment procedures in accordance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53.
• Ensure traceability of all vulnerabilities from raw assessment results to the Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M).
• Complete a Security Assessment Report (SAR), in conjunction with the Security Control Assessor (SCA), based on the assessment results.

Education/Certifications/Clearance:

• BS in Information Systems, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or equivalent technical degree or 3 years pf relevant experience.
• Security+, Network+, or other IAM Level II certifications desired.

Requires an active Secret Clearance

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