Intermediate Information Security Specialist

Chenega MIOS SBU; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega MIOS is seeking an Intermediate Information Security Specialist in Arlington, VA (Pentagon) to support Army Intelligence Enterprise security programs and maintain RMF A&A standards. The role emphasizes policy development, compliance, and secure IT operations within DoD directives.

The candidate will collaborate with government leadership, draft security documentation, and conduct training to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical information assets across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in protected information environments (e.g., SIPR, SAP, JWICS).
• Active TS/SCI clearance and successful background/drug screening.
• IAM Level II per DoD 8570.01-M or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of ICD 503 and RMF A&A processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain security policies and standards in line with regulatory changes.
• Provide Army Intelligence Enterprise security support and document CS requirements.
• Assess Army Intel IT topics and prepare analyses for leadership approval.
• Lead RMF A&A activities, review SRG/STIG guidance, and ensure risk remains acceptable to Government.
• Create and maintain ODCS, G-2 training materials and ensure proper document control.

Skills

ICD 503 knowledge

eMASS knowledge

STIGViewer familiarity

Education

Bachelor of Arts/Science

Tools

eMASS

STIGViewer

Job description

Summary

Intermediate Information Security Specialist

Arlington, VA (Pentagon)

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!

Chenega Systems (CS) provides federal agencies empowered solutions in Cybersecurity and Data Visualization. Our Subject Matter Experts offer decades of experience working in the federal marketplace and the data visualization environment. Under general supervision, the Intermediate Information Security Specialist uses current information security technology disciplines and practices to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of corporate information assets by established standards and procedures.

Summary

Intermediate Information Security Specialist

Arlington, VA (Pentagon)

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!

Chenega Systems (CS) provides federal agencies empowered solutions in Cybersecurity and Data Visualization. Our Subject Matter Experts offer decades of experience working in the federal marketplace and the data visualization environment. Under general supervision, the Intermediate Information Security Specialist uses current information security technology disciplines and practices to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of corporate information assets by established standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain knowledgebase of changing regulatory, threat, and technology landscapes to continually develop or maintain security policies and standards and ensure compliance throughout the organization.
• Provide technical support to Army Intelligence Enterprise, by identifying CS requirements and specifications in accordance with Intelligence Community Directives and Standards; participating in staff assistance visits for data gathering, performing technical analysis, and documenting CS requirements; conducting studies and preparing evaluations regarding the feasibility of using new technology; and analysis of customer requirements.
• Provide technical support in assessing Army Intelligence Enterprise information needs and develop the required documents.
• Conduct daily independent research, analyze data, develop analysis of alternatives, and formulate recommendations to acquire senior government leadership approval on a variety of Army Intel IT topics within the DoD and Intelligence Community (IC).
• Provide the Authorizing Official (AO) and Program-Information Systems Security Manager (P-ISSM) support of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment and Authorization (A&A) efforts for the Army Intelligence Enterprise.
• Review RMF security packages, identify salient security issues, make the determination as to whether an agency system meets the appropriate Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503 information security requirements for that particular system, and provide a final recommendation as to whether the level of system residual risk is acceptable to the Government.
• Provide input regarding the Army Intelligence Enterprise modernization lines of effort in the areas such as Continuous Monitoring (CONMON) and Common Standardization.
• Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) support on all aspects of mission command and Army Intelligence Enterprise support and participate in working groups weekly and councils bi-weekly.
• Investigate and analyze all response activities related to cyber security incidents within the network environment or enclave; serve as action officer coordinating cyber security sanitization and reporting; perform incident triage to include determining scope, urgency, and potential impact and track and document incidents from initial detection through final resolution.
• Maintain Cybersecurity related documentation, including collecting, consolidating, and/or generating the data required for the documentation and drafting the documents in accordance with the appropriate DoD, Army, and IC directives, instructions, regulations, or best business practices.
• Facilitate senior government leadership review and approval of all updated or modified documents and maintain configuration control of the documents.
• Schedule and conduct appropriate initial introductory training, and applicable remedial Cybersecurity/IA awareness training for all contractor, government and military employees that have access to ODCS, G-2 networks in accordance with official guidance and the ODCS, G-2 Security Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
• Maintain and update ODCS, G-2 training material to reflect changes in DoD, Army, and IC Cybersecurity policy or other information provided by the ISSM. At a minimum, the contractor shall conduct a yearly review of the training materials with the ISSM and submit revised training materials to the ISSM for review and approval before final publication.
• Ensure unit records for ODCS, G-2 employees, in the Army Training and Army Training Certification Tracking System (ATCTS) replacement, are up to date to reflect employee training statuses.
• Manage or coordinate unit records in the ATCTS for all G-2 information system account holders IAW AR 25-2 and local requirements.
• Coordinate with Help Desk and applicable POCs for all G-2 information system access coordination and process DD Form 2875’s to determine eligibility for access across all applicable domains for approval.
• Assist the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) or conduct physical inspections of Automated Information System (AIS) deemed ready for end-of-life (EOL) disposal in accordance with the ODCS, G-2 Security SOP and the ISSM, in coordination with the hardware team.
• Review ODCS, G-2 network and system configurations quarterly to ensure the ability to capture data mandated by the DoD, Army, and IC Directives and Standards.
• Review operating systems, Active Directory, databases, hardware architecture, network devices, folder structures, and applications for security compliance in accordance with DoD, Army, and IC Directives and Standards.
• Review and execute system configuration guidance and compliance checklist in accordance with ISSM instructions using STIGViewer to review DISA’s most recently published Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) and/or Security Requirements Guide (SRG) as applicable to review security compliance status.
• Be responsible for managing the G-2 Army Data Auditing Management (ADAM) program including training and tracking Observer, Operator, Custodian, Approver roles, serving as Removable Media Custodian, and maintaining documentation of all removable media transfers.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts/Science
• 5+ years of experience in protected information environments (e.g., SIPR, SAP, JWICS, etc.)
• IAM Level II in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Successfully pass background and drug screening

Preferred Qualifications

• ISC(2) Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC) or comparable industry certification
• Experience working within the Army and/or Intelligence Community (IC)

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of and experience with ICD 503 and the Government's assessment and authorization process
• Practical knowledge and application of the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) information system assessment and authorization tool

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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Estimated Salary/Wage

USD $81,700.00/Yr. Up to USD $109,000.00/Yr.