Cyber & A&A Security Specialist

Job Title:  Cyber & A&A Security Specialist 

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

Citizenship: US Citizen

Salary Range: $100,000.00- $110,000.00   

Security Clearance: Must have or the ability to obtain a NOAA Public Trust 

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

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Basic Minimum 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 (1) of the following professional Certifications:

1. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
2. Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
3. GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA)
4. Electronic Commerce Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
5. ISC2 Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC)
6. Security Certified Network Professional (SCNP)
7. Security Certified Network Architect (SCNA)

• Proficiency in verbal and written communications. 
• Proficiency in interview skills
• Proficiency in interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in handling multiple tasks concurrently. 
• Proficiency in project and time management.
• Ability to adjust to changing priorities.
• Ability to work in a cohesive team-oriented environment.
• Must have or the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Self-starter, highly motivated individual who adapts to a dynamic work environment
• Strong 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

About Us

AttainX Inc. is SBA Certified 8(a), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged WOSB (EDWOSB), CMMI Level 3, ISO 9001:2015 certified QMS and Silver Level SaFe Partner.  For more than 12 years, AttainX, Inc. has delivered emergent technologies, software products, and high-quality services that meet the needs of our Federal Government customers.  

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