Lead IT Security Specialist - Satellite Ground Systems

ERT; Suitland (MD); On-site; USD 66,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Lead IT Security Specialist for NOAA’s satellite ground systems. This role involves managing IT security, conducting vulnerability scans, and ensuring compliance with federal security standards. The position is based on-site in Suitland, MD, with some telework options. Candidates should have extensive experience in IT security and familiarity with various security tools and practices.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company-matching

11 Paid Federal Government Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Skills Development & Certifications

Professional Membership Reimbursement

Competitive compensation plan

Discretionary variable incentive bonuses

Qualifications

• 6-8+ years of experience in IT Security.
• Detailed knowledge of Federal IT Security principles.
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Information Systems security.
• Analyze security systems and recommend measures.
• Perform monthly malware and vulnerability scans.

Skills

IT Security

Systems Engineering

Systems Administration

Cloud Security

Disaster Recovery

Database Protection

Vulnerability Scanning

Malware Scanning

Troubleshooting

PowerShell

Python

Education

BS/BA in engineering, computer science

Tools

Tenable Nessus

IBM Big Fix

Tripwire

Trellix

F5 BigIP

CyberArk

ArcSight

Axonius

ClearQuest

Jira

Job description

Lead IT Security Specialist - Satellite Ground Systems

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Position Description

• Developing and managing Information Systems security, including maintenance of specialized suite of cloud and on-premises security tools, disaster recovery, database protection and software development.
• Analyze information security systems and applications and recommend and develop security measures to protect information against unauthorized modification or loss
• Support work for successful completion of Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M) milestones and schedules
• Manage DoD certificates for both users and servers/workstations
• Manage and troubleshoot BigFix, TripWire, Tenable Security Center, Trellix, F5 BigIP, CyberArk, ArcSight(MicroFocus), Axonius and PKI Axway servers (responders, repeaters, registration managers)
• Perform monthly malware scans in all environments (development, testing and production) and brief results to ISSO
• Run Nessus vulnerability scans on all assets, and upload scan results to Tenable.sc
• Manage and maintain Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP) across all JPSS environments
• Scan CM-Media before their use on the system to maintain the security posture of JPSS assets
• Work on monthly and quarterly scan to inventory ratio analysis and prepare FISMA reports for the ISSO
• Conduct and oversee the troubleshooting of security related events and anomalies
• Assist the ISSO and coordinate artifact collections across all JPSS Maintenance Teams at NSOF in support of the annual Security Control Assessment and POA&M management
• Draft initial System Impact Analysis (SIAs) for all planned implementations/changes and submit them to Security Lead and ISSO for approval
• Perform Daily Security Health Monitoring and report to JPSS Stakeholders daily and prepare weekly JPSS reports for all Security stakeholders.
• Create Trouble tickets via ECMT(IBM Rationale ClearQuest) and Discrepancy Reports in Jira (Atlassian) to investigate and track to closure security events of interests
• Use internal scripts (PowerShell & Python) to check servers/applications' health and status
• Coordinate and oversee daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly deliverables within the Security Team
• Organize on-call schedule for Security Team members
  
  
  

Position Description

ERT is seeking an experienced IT Security Specialist to provide IT Security support for NOAA’s JPSS meteorological/environmental satellite missions. Duties include supporting IT security activities, procedures, and reporting for the JPSS ground systems operations and maintenance. This position is located on-site at NOAA's Satellite Operations Facility in Suitland, MD with some telework permitted. Additional responsibilities include:

• Developing and managing Information Systems security, including maintenance of specialized suite of cloud and on-premises security tools, disaster recovery, database protection and software development.
• Analyze information security systems and applications and recommend and develop security measures to protect information against unauthorized modification or loss
• Support work for successful completion of Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M) milestones and schedules
• Manage DoD certificates for both users and servers/workstations
• Manage and troubleshoot BigFix, TripWire, Tenable Security Center, Trellix, F5 BigIP, CyberArk, ArcSight(MicroFocus), Axonius and PKI Axway servers (responders, repeaters, registration managers)
• Provide continuing operations support to system admins during failover exercises
• Perform monthly malware scans in all environments (development, testing and production) and brief results to ISSO
• Run Nessus vulnerability scans on all assets, and upload scan results to Tenable.sc
• Manage and maintain Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP) across all JPSS environments
• Scan CM-Media before their use on the system to maintain the security posture of JPSS assets
• Work on monthly and quarterly scan to inventory ratio analysis and prepare FISMA reports for the ISSO
• Conduct and oversee the troubleshooting of security related events and anomalies
• Assist the ISSO and coordinate artifact collections across all JPSS Maintenance Teams at NSOF in support of the annual Security Control Assessment and POA&M management
• Draft initial System Impact Analysis (SIAs) for all planned implementations/changes and submit them to Security Lead and ISSO for approval
• Perform Daily Security Health Monitoring and report to JPSS Stakeholders daily and prepare weekly JPSS reports for all Security stakeholders.
• Create Trouble tickets via ECMT(IBM Rationale ClearQuest) and Discrepancy Reports in Jira (Atlassian) to investigate and track to closure security events of interests
• Use internal scripts (PowerShell & Python) to check servers/applications' health and status
• Coordinate and oversee daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly deliverables within the Security Team
• Organize on-call schedule for Security Team members
  
  
  

Required Skills

6-8+ years of experience leading to:

• Detailed knowledge of Federal IT Security principles, practices, and processes including Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), National Institutes of Science and Technology (NIST) Special Publications including 800-53, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS).
• Knowledge of systems engineering and systems administration processes, specifically in a Linux environment
• Demonstrated experience with common IT security and systems tools including Tenable Nessus/Security Center, IBM Big Fix, Tripwire, Trellix, F5 BigIP, CyberArk, ArcSight(MicroFocus) and Axonius, and PowerShell & Python, PKI Axway, ClearQuest/ClearCase, and Jira
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident who has lived in the United States at least 3 out of the last 5 years and be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge to access applicable government facilities and systems.
  
  
  

Desired

• Detailed knowledge of satellite ground systems architecture desired
• Knowledge of NOAA IT Policies, NESDIS Policies and Procedures, and NIST IT Security controls implementation strategies a plus, but not required
• Preferred certifications include CISSP, CompTIA Security+, CEH and one IAT Level II and one IAT Level III DoD Approved 8570
  
  
  

Education

BS/BA in engineering, computer science, related discipline, or equivalent

Location

This position is located on-site at the NOAA Satellite Operations Facility (NSOF) in Suitland, MD. Some telework is permitted.

Salary

The salary range for this role is $66,000 - $242,000/year. This range is a good faith estimate based on similar roles across the organization. ERT considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including the location, scope, and associated responsibilities of the specific position, as well as a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits

All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our flexible benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• 11 Paid Federal Government Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Professional Membership Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Competitive compensation plan
• Discretionary variable incentive bonuses based on factors such as individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance
• Publication and Conference Presentation Awards with bonuses
  
  
  

ERT is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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