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Key Responsibilities
Design and implement safety measures and controls. Monitor network activity to identify vulnerable points. Address privacy breaches and malware threats.
Support the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes and Information Assurance documentation for multiple analytic and mission systems across all CLINs
Generate and maintain the complete security Body of Evidence (BoE) while leading the A&A activities according to the Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes (ICD 503, CNSSI-1253, NIST 800-37, NIST 800-53, etc.) for all multiple information systems
Analyze existing security systems and make recommendations for changes or improvements
Prepare reports and action plans in the event that a security breech does occur
Monitor the network and provide early warning of abnormalities or problems
Communicate the system status and keep users informed of downtime or changes to the system
Provide system updates and write code fixes
Experience working with software developers and architects to understand security requirements
Experience guiding the application developers on security policy, identifying security requirements, providing technical guidance for the satisfaction of requirements
Experience creating and managing the plan of action and milestones (POA&Ms), and working with project managers and engineers to develop schedules and engineering actions that mitigate open findings
Experience supporting the Continuous Monitoring of operational systems; experience monitoring and auditing operational systems for proper use
Required Qualifications
TS/SCI with CI Poly (no exceptions)
14+ years supporting Assessment and Authorization (A&A) and information assurance processes and documentation using RMF
BS degree; will consider with an additional 4 years experience in lieu of degree
Experience with current security risks and protocols
Willingness to work on-call in the event of a security breech or other emergency
Excellent analytic and problem solving skills
DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certifications (eg, Security+) certifications
RMF, Xacta experience
Experience working with AWS/Google cloud-hosted information systems or applications
Candidates that do not meet the required qualifications will not be considered.
Additional Minimum Qualifications
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Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with Redhat or CentOS Linux operating systems
Experience working in a DevSecOps environment and tool chain