SR INFORMATION ASSURANCE/SECURITY SPECIALIST

Emagine-I; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Emagine IT is seeking a Senior Information Assurance/Security Specialist to support the Air Force CIO program at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. The role requires an active Top Secret clearance (SCI eligible) and will lead enterprise cybersecurity efforts.

Responsibilities include developing and implementing the Cybersecurity Framework and RMF, drafting policies and guidance, and briefing senior DoD leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• BA/BS required; masters preferred.
• 6+ years of DoD and/or Federal cybersecurity experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• IAM Level 3 DoD 8570/Industry Certification (GLSC, CISM, CISSP).
• Solid understanding of NIST 800-series standards and related federal cybersecurity requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level guidance in developing and implementing the Cybersecurity Framework and RMF for an enterprise cybersecurity program.
• Lead the development of policies, procedures, and guidance to maintain cybersecurity posture.
• Translate policy and doctrine into needs statements, requirements, and courses of action.
• Brief DoD/Military stakeholders and senior government leadership; interact with external peer and subordinate organizations.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Policy development

DoD/Federal guidelines

DoD RMF/NIST

Stakeholder briefing

Communication

Education

BA/BS degree

Masters preferred

Job description

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SR INFORMATION ASSURANCE/SECURITY SPECIALIST

Full Time Washington, DC, US

16 days ago Requisition ID: 1809

Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $135,000.00 Annually

Emagine IT has an immediate need for a Senior Information Assurance/Security Specialist to join our team in support of our Air Force Computer Information Security Officer (CISO) support contract located at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. Candidates must possess an active Top Secret Clearance (SCI eligible) to be considered.

Responsibilities include:

Provide senior-level guidance, leadership, and expertise in developing and implementing the Cybersecurity Framework and the Risk Management Framework for an enterprise-level cybersecurity program. Provide senior leadership in the development of policies, procedures, and guidance for implementing and maintaining cybersecurity posture. Apply expert understanding of Federal, OMB, and DOD regulatory and statutory cybersecurity requirements.

• Experience supporting DoD cybersecurity programs (Air Force preferred)
• Experience leading the development and implementation of enterprise-level cybersecurity programs, including the development of policies, procedures, and other guidance documents
• Expert understanding of DoD and Federal cybersecurity guidelines, mandates, and requirements
• Familiarity with Air Force Cyberspace hierarchical organizations.
• Experience briefing and fielding questions from DoD/Military stakeholders and senior leaders
• Experience interacting with external peer and subordinate organizations
• Customer/Client Relationship Management
• Ability to analyze policy and doctrine and translate what is read into needs statements, requirements, courses of action, etc.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills as well as professional demeanor when interacting with and briefing senior military and Government civilian leadership.

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS, Masters degree preferred
• At least 6 years of experience in DoD and/or Federal cybersecurity
• Active Top Secret (SCI eligible) clearance mandatory
• Mandatory IAM Level 3 DoD 8570/Industry Certification (Current GLSC, CISM, or CISSP)
• Solid understanding of NIST 800 series standards and guidelines, related Federal Laws, policies, memoranda and current best practices for Information Assurance and System Security

Emagine IT is an information technology consulting services company that specializes in delivering technology solutions. Our reputation reflects the high quality of the talented Emagine IT team and the consultants working in partnership with our customers. Our mission is to understand and meet the needs of both our customers and consultants by delivering quality, value-added solutions. Our solutions are designed and managed to not only reduce costs, but to improve business processes, accelerate response time, improve services to end users, and give our customers a competitive edge, now and into the future.

Work Location

This position is on-site at the Pentagon in Washington, DC. with hybrid/telework eligibility.

EEO Statement

Emagine IT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Other Duties

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About Emagine IT

Emagine IT is an information technology consulting services company that specializes in delivering technology solutions. Our reputation reflects the high quality of the talented Emagine IT team and the consultants working in partnership with our customers. Our mission is to understand and meet the needs of both our customers and consultants by delivering quality, value-added solutions. Our solutions are designed and managed to not only reduce costs, but to improve business processes, accelerate response time, improve services to end users, and give our customers a competitive edge, now and into the future.