Team Lead - Cybersecurity/Computer Security Architect

Data Systems Analysts, Inc.; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Data Systems Analysts, Inc. is seeking a Cybersecurity Team Lead to oversee a group of cybersecurity specialists. This position involves maintaining the cybersecurity posture for critical DoD systems and ensuring compliance with DoD requirements. Ideal candidates will possess a Top Secret clearance, relevant certifications, and strong leadership skills in cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• Must have current Top Secret clearance and be able to obtain SCI clearance.
• Hold an IAT II qualified certification (e.g., Security+).
• Experience with DISA's STIGs and IAVM notices.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cybersecurity team focusing on DoD cybersecurity requirements.
• Guide periodic re-accreditation efforts to maintain ATO.
• Monitor DISA Task Orders and respond promptly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in an IT or security field

Tools

DISA’s Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)

DISA's Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)

DoD's Endpoint Security System (ESS)

Job description

Team Lead - Cybersecurity/Computer Security Architect

Description
Data Systems Analysts, Inc. is seeking a highly qualified Cybersecurity specialist/engineer to lead a Team of Cybersecurity professionals maintaining a critical National Gateway system. The candidate will support the cybersecurity posture for DoD Command and Control (C2) Organizational Messaging, ensure secure components meet DoD cybersecurity requirements, and will maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) for the site. The candidate will maintain DoD RMF evidence for the site accreditation and monitor the POAMs to ensure mitigated vulnerabilities are being addressed and resolved within the time frame in the POAM. The candidate will brief the Government Program Manager weekly on status of all security activities that are open.

Required Qualifications
Candidate must have current Top Secret clearance and be able to obtain SCI clearance.
Candidate must hold an IAT II qualified certification (example Security+).
Experience with DISA’s Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
Experience with CYBERCOM’s Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) notices.
Experience with DISA's Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS).
Experience with DoD's Endpoint Security System (ESS) (formerly HBSS).
Candidate must demonstrate an attention to detail.
Candidate must possess excellent communication and technical writing skills.

Desired Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in an IT or security field

Key Responsibilities
Lead a cybersecurity team that focuses on all aspects of DoD cybersecurity requirements. Guide the periodic re-accreditation efforts to maintain an ATO. Monitor for any DISA Task Orders and respond in a timely manner.

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