Cybersecurity Specialist Lead

Minimum Clearance Required

Secret

Responsibilities

ISYS Technologies is a reputable technology services company to the Federal Government. Whether the focus is on space exploration, national security, cyber security, or cutting-edge engineering applications, ISYS is ready to offer you the chance to make a real-world impact in your field and for your country. We provide long-term growth and development. Headquartered in Colorado, ISYS is engaged in programs across the country and in more than 20 states. Our programs support multiple Federal agencies including the Department of Defense; we are often focused on the space initiatives of our government customers. We are seeking a Lead Cybersecurity Specialist to support our customer’s IT operations in Norfolk, VA. The effort provides IT services, audio/video support, application development, network engineering, operations, information assurance, and knowledge management support. This position will be on-site and will require an active Secret Clearance. 

 

Lead Cybersecurity Specialist Primary Duties:

• Review Assessment and Authorization (A&A) package submissions to ensure system/network architectures and technical / non-technical operating features adequately protect and defend against unauthorized access, ensure systems availability, and meet DOD/Navy Cybersecurity implementation policy requirements and data protection safeguards.
• Conduct Cybersecurity compliance and A&A documentation validation assessments for applications, systems and networks.
• Develop, or expand existing, A&A and Cybersecurity documentation to ensure complete documentation exists in accordance with DOD A&A and Cybersecurity policy.
• Perform Certification Authority (CA) risk assessments to evaluate systems risks and provide written risk assessment reports including overall risk analysis reviews and recommendations.
• Respond to feedback in the form of comments and instructions to ensure coordination of efforts, to correct errors, information omissions and shortfalls in A&A documentation packages.
• Communicate feedback to government lead, coordinate corrections, collect responses and validate prior to forward for processing.
• Develop procedures to support A&A workflow processes, criteria needed to facilitate processes and accreditation decision milestones.
• Attend meetings, take notes and prepare written feedback on the content and outcome of meetings, and follow-on tasks including recommendation and suggestions.
• Assist in developing point papers, naval messages, presentations, briefings and other forms of written documentation on an as needed basis to support A&A and Cybersecurity functions.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), checklists, workflow process charts, forms, POC lists, and other documentation needed to support A&A processes and related Cybersecurity functions.
• Compile and analyze data and develop a monthly Dashboard for customer leadership review for A&A and Cybersecurity readiness and compliance.
• Conduct analysis of trends in A&A and Cybersecurity findings/results.
• Provide support for all issues to include inspection, adjudication, assessing statistical data/metrics of post inspection adjudication status, and review and interpretation.
• Develop metrics and risk assessments.

Qualifications

Lead Cybersecurity Specialist Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Cybersecurity field and no experience, or AA/AS in related field and 2 years of related experience.
• At least 5 years of experience. In lieu of formal education, 7 years of experience specifically related to the below qualification requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of Cybersecurity / INFOSEC concepts and requirements.
• Knowledge of the DOD A&A process and standards.
• System / network vulnerability analysis.
• Risk assessment and risk mitigation analysis.
• Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E).
• Contingency planning.
• Firewall Policy.
• IP Network Ports & Protocols.
• DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Knowledge and experience of the Defense Information Systems Agency published STIG requirements and implementation/compliance process.
• Knowledge of virtualization, networking, Windows and Linux Operating Systems, and storage and backup.
• Process Strong oral and technical writing skills.

Essential Requirements:

• US Citizenship.
• Active Secret Clearance.

ISYS Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, re