Information Systems Security Specialist II (Mid) and III (Senior) - SBG

SBG Technology Solutions, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the field of engineering and information technology is looking for an Information Systems Security Specialist II and III. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and attention to detail, coupled with an active Secret clearance to support cyber-security operations. This is an on-site position located in Philadelphia, PA.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance required.
• 3-7 years relevant experience in information security required.
• Hands-on experience with cybersecurity processes and tools.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of Program Information Assurance activities.
• Evaluate and validate security solutions to ensure compliance.
• Assist in the development and enforcement of system security policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Ethical reasoning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

DISA eMASS

Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: SBG - Philadelphia, PA - Philadelphia, PA

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Information Technology

DESCRIPTION

SBG, a DSS, Inc. company, specializing in engineering, information technology, cyber-security, intelligence, and training, is looking for a hard-working results-oriented Information Systems Security Specialist II and III. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a positive attitude looking to join our rapidly growing company. The ideal candidates for this position have strong attention to detail, analytical and ethical, who can excel in a very fast-paced government contractor environment. This is an on-site role based inPhiladelphia, PA.

**Contingent Upon Contract Award**

OVERVIEW

The Information System Security Engineer II and III is responsible for supporting all aspects of a Program Information Assurance (IA) processes tailored to include minimum qualification standards, fundamental awareness and familiarity to demonstrated competency with specific experience in Cyber Security, Engineering, Test & Evaluation, (T&E) and/or Security Control Assessor (SCA) under a Certification & Accreditation (C&A) and/or Assessment & Authorization (A&A) process.Must have active Secret clearance and be a US Citizen.

The Information System Security Engineer II and III:

• Support all aspects of Program Information Assurance (IA) activities across the Certification & Accreditation (C&A) and/or Assessment & Authorization (A&A) lifecycle.

• Apply knowledge and experience in cybersecurity, engineering, Test & Evaluation (T&E), and/or Security Control Assessment (SCA) roles.

• Demonstrate working knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and/or prior experience with Defense Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP).

• Interpret and apply relevant security policies and guidance documents to support the development and maintenance of IA artifacts and traceability documents required for Authority to Operate (ATO) compliance.

• Evaluate and validate security solutions to ensure they meet system requirements for handling up to classified information.

• Maintain and/or oversee the operational security posture of assigned information systems or programs.

• Assist in the development and enforcement of system security policies, ensuring alignment with configuration management and change control processes.

• Plan, coordinate, and support the IT security program, aligning efforts with command leadership goals and mission objectives.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance

• Three (3) years (For Level II/Mid) or Seven (7) years (For Level III/Senior) professional experience capturing and refining information security operational and security requirements, and ensuring those requirements are properly addressed through purposeful architecting, design, development, and configuration; and implementing security controls, configuration changes, software/hardware updates/patches, vulnerability scanning, and securing configurations.

• Demonstrated working knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.

• Hands-on experience with Information Assurance tools such as:

  • DISA Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)

  • Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)

  • Interim Security Control Assessor (SCA) qualification may be required.

• Familiarity with cybersecurity policies and guidance to support:

  • Preparation and maintenance of security artifacts

  • Creation of traceability documentation

  • Compliance with Authority to Operate (ATO) requirement

• Ability to evaluate and validate security solutions for systems processing up to classified information.

• Experience maintaining and/or supervising the operational security posture of information systems or programs.

• Experience developing and enforcing system security policies, including support for configuration management and change control processes.

• At least 3 (for Mid Level) and 7 (for Senior Level) years of experience supporting one or more of the following within DoD or Federal environments:

  • Network and system security

  • Cybersecurity Service Providers (CSSP)

  • Cyber Red Teams

• With at least 3 of the following 6 focus areas:

  • Vulnerability Analysis

  • Network Security Monitoring

  • Incident Response / Forensics

  • Penetration Testing / Red Teaming

  • CND Infrastructure Support

  • CND Incident Response

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or an equivalent degree from an accredited college or university.

CERTIFICATION:

Required to have and maintain and current DoD 8570.1 IAT-II (Mid-Level), (or IAT-III for Senior-Level) Certifications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Standing	10% per day
Sitting	60% per day
Walking	5% per day
Stooping	0% per day
Lifting	If traveling, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted (luggage, laptop, etc.) Up to 15 lbs. unassisted, several times a day (laptop, office equipment, office supplies, etc.)
Computer Work	100% per day
Telephone Work	60% per day
Reading	100% per day
Other, please specify	Travel unassisted less up to 10% per year, via aircraft or privately owned vehicle.

SBG, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you need an accommodation seeking employment with SBG, Inc., please email [e-mail] or call [phone]. Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.

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