IT Security Specialist (Cyber, A&A)

Job Title:  IT Security Specialist (Cyber, A&A)                                                                              

Location: Hybrid (Reside within a commutable distance of Silver Spring, MD to work onsite as required)

Citizenship: US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain a NOAA Public Trust

Salary Range: $110,000.00- $130,000.00                                                                            

AttainX, Inc. is in search of a highly energetic IT Security Specialist to join our team on a cyber security program supporting our US federal government client.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Basic Qualifications:

• Knowledge of DOC, NOAA, and NWS IT security policies and implementation standards or those of similar sized organizations AND comprehensive understanding of NIST guidance to include, but not limited to, NIST Special Publications and Federal Information Processing Standards.
• At least 5 years of recent experience (within the last 6 years) in applying IT security concepts, methodologies, principles, procedures and using industry-standard IT security tools.
• At least 5 years of recent experience (within the last 6 years) with enterprise architecture methodologies, concepts, procedures, principles, and tools.
• At least 5 years of recent experience (within the last 6 years) in contingency planning and backup and recovery best practices and application of NIST guidance in this area.
• At least 5 years of recent experience (within the last 6 years) in using technical testing tools (Tenable Security Center, ArcSight, IBM Big Fix, etc.).
• At least 5 years of performing assessments of Federal Information Systems using the Risk Management Framework.
• Possess at least ONE of the following professional Certifications required by DOC Enterprise Cybersecurity Policy (ECP) Annex C-1:

1. Information System Security Training for Significant Roles for a Certification Agent/Security Controls Assessor:
2. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
3. Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
4. GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA).
5. Electronic Commerce Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).
6. ISC2 Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC).
7. Security Certified Network Professional (SCNP).
8. Security Certified Network Architect (SCNA).

• Proficiency in interpersonal skills, clear verbal and written communications. 
• Proficiency in interview skills.
• Able to handle multiple tasks concurrently. 
• Proficiency in project and time management.
• Ability to adjust to changing priorities.
• Ability to work in a cohesive team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Self-starter, highly motivated individual who adapts to a dynamic work environment.
• Attention to detail with an ability to operate effectively across multiple priorities.

Education / Experience:

5+ years of relevant experience.

Skills:

Cyber Security, Information Security, 

Duties:

We are searching for a IT Security Specialist to support Security Assessment and Authorization initiatives for our Government client. Job duties include:

• Analyzes information security systems and applications.
• Recommends and develops security measures to protect information against unauthorized modification or loss.
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. 
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. 
• Performs a variety of complicated tasks. 

Non-Essential Functions:

• General Duty Requirements 

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