Senior Cyber Intel Associate

Quantech Services, Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantech Services, Inc. seeks a Senior Cyber Intel Associate (Cyber II) to support the Cloud One program at Hanscom AFB, MA. The role emphasizes RMF, A&A activities, and integration of security controls across cloud environments.

Responsibilities include risk assessments, policy recommendations, system security evaluations, and ensuring DoD security compliance. A SECRET clearance and certifications are required to perform ISSE/ISSO duties.

Qualifications

• BA/BS and 4 years of relevant experience, or 8 years with appropriate certifications.
• SECRET clearance required; CASP+ CE, CISSP (or Associate), CSSLP.
• Familiar with eMASS and cloud enterprise applications.
• Experience with DoD acquisition and fielding programs is desired.

Responsibilities

• Support the system/application authorization and accreditation (A&A) effort per RMF, guiding artifacts and activities.
• Recommend policies and procedures to ensure reliability and secure access to information systems.
• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments to identify required protections.
• Promote security awareness among management and ensure sound security principles are reflected in org goals.
• Conduct system security evaluations, audits and reviews.
• Recommend security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures.
• Implement programs to ensure users follow security policies and procedures.
• Participate in network and systems design to embed security controls.
• Assist in gathering, analysis, and preservation of evidence for cyber prosecutions.
• Assess security events to determine impact and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure rigorous application of cybersecurity policies in IT service delivery.
• Perform ISSE (IASAE II) tasks per AFI/AFMAN guidance or ISSO duties as applicable.

Skills

RMF framework

Risk assessment

Security policies

C&A knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Level Degree

Tools

eMASS

Cloud Enterprise applications

Job description

Job Title

Senior Cyber Intel Associate

Functional Title

Cyber II

Contract position State Location

Hanscom Air Force - MA US (Primary)

Education

Bachelor's Level Degree

Job Type

Full-time

Job Description

Quantech has immediate openings for Cybersecurity technical experts who can support and/or fill either an Information Systems Security Officer(ISSO) orInformation Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) position supporting theCloud One program office located at Hanscom AFB, MA. Cloud One is the AF evolution to standardized platforms and application support services providing secure cloud environments, engineered environments, and cyber security solutions. Cloud One provides AF target environments and cloud migration services for 2,700+ AF mission applications. Currently the portfolio has 50+ mission systems spread between the Cloud One Azure and Amazon environments. Along with the migration of mission systems there is the continual look at improving the processes, adding common services and automating as much as possible.Acquiring Authorization to Operate (ATO) is not the normal compliance process. ATOis based on risk assessments, with a focus on how to shorten the process while keeping security at a low – med level. Functions required to be performed by individuals in this specialty may include:

• Supporting the system/application authorization and accreditation (A&A) effort, to include assessing and guiding the quality and completeness of A&A activities, tasks, and resulting artifacts mandated by governing DoD and Air Force policies (i.e., Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Recommending policies and procedures to ensure the reliability of and accessibility to information systems and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data.
• Conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs.
• Promoting awareness of security issues among management and ensuring sound security principles are reflected in organizations’ visions and goals.
• Conducting systems security evaluations, audits, and reviews.
• Recommending systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures.
• Recommending and implementing programs to ensure that systems, network, and data users are aware of, understand, and adhere to systems security policies and procedures.
• Participating in network and systems design to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security policies.
• Facilitating the gathering, analysis, and preservation of evidence used in the prosecution of computer crimes.
• Assessing security events to determine impact and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensuring the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT services.
• Perform as or support the Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) in an Information Assurance Workforce System Architecture and Engineering (IASAE) position as outlined in AFI 33-200, AFI 33-210 and AFMAN 33-285 for assigned systems.
• Perform as or support the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) duties as outlined in DoDI 8510.01 for assigned systems/applications.

Job Requirements

SECRET Clearance required
Role: ISSE (IASAE Level II) --8570 Baseline Certs: CASP+ CE, CISSP (or Associate), CSSLP

Familiar with Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
Familiarity with Cloud Enterprise applications

BA/BS and 4 years of experience in the respective discipline being performed, or 8 years of experience and proper certifications for functional requirements

Desired - Experience supporting DoD acquisition and/or fielding programs.

Please see standard Work, Physical and Mental Requirements for all Quantech roles.
Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands: This is largely a sedentary role mostly sitting; however, some filing may be required. This would require the ability to move files, or boxes with file data, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary, ability to lift up to 40lbs.

Mental Demands: Reading; communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control and professionalism.

Salary information below is a general guide only.Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as business and market considerations.