Information Systems Security Specialist II (Mid) and III (Senior)
DSS, Inc.About the role
Job Details
Level ExperiencedJob Location SBG - Philadelphia, PA - Philadelphia, PAPosition Type Full TimeEducation Level 4 Year DegreeTravel Percentage Up to 25%Job Shift DayJob Category Information TechnologyDESCRIPTION
SBG, a DSS, Inc. company, specializing in engineering, information technology, cyber-security, intelligence, and training, is looking for a hard-working results-oriented Information Systems Security Specialist II and III. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a positive attitude looking to join our rapidly growing company. The ideal candidates for this position have strong attention to detail, analytical and ethical, who can excel in a very fast-paced government contractor environment. This is an on-site role based in Philadelphia, PA.
**Contingent Upon Contract Award**
OVERVIEW
The Information System Security Engineer II and III is responsible for supporting all aspects of a Program Information Assurance (IA) processes tailored to include minimum qualification standards, fundamental awareness and familiarity to demonstrated competency with specific experience in Cyber Security, Engineering, Test & Evaluation, (T&E) and/or Security Control Assessor (SCA) under a Certification & Accreditation (C&A) and/or Assessment & Authorization (A&A) process. Must have active Secret clearance and be a US Citizen.
The Information System Security Engineer II and III:
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Support all aspects of Program Information Assurance (IA) activities across the Certification & Accreditation (C&A) and/or Assessment & Authorization (A&A) lifecycle.
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Apply knowledge and experience in cybersecurity, engineering, Test & Evaluation (T&E), and/or Security Control Assessment (SCA) roles.
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Demonstrate working knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and/or prior experience with Defense Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP).
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Interpret and apply relevant security policies and guidance documents to support the development and maintenance of IA artifacts and traceability documents required for Authority to Operate (ATO) compliance.
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Evaluate and validate security solutions to ensure they meet system requirements for handling up to classified information.
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Maintain and/or oversee the operational security posture of assigned information systems or programs.
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Assist in the development and enforcement of system security policies, ensuring alignment with configuration management and change control processes.
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Plan, coordinate, and support the IT security program, aligning efforts with command leadership goals and mission objectives.
Qualifications
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Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
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Three (3) years (For Level II/Mid) or Seven (7) years (For Level III/Senior) professional experience capturing and refining information security operational and security requirements, and ensuring those requirements are properly addressed through purposeful architecting, design, development, and configuration; and implementing security controls, configuration changes, software/hardware updates/patches, vulnerability scanning, and securing configurations.
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Demonstrated working knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.
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Hands-on experience with Information Assurance tools such as:
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DISA Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
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Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)
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Interim Security Control Assessor (SCA) qualification may be required.
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Familiarity with cybersecurity policies and guidance to support:
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Preparation and maintenance of security
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