Jan 14
Secret
Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
No Traveling
IT - Security
Job Title
Cybersecurity Specialist – Sr
Task Area 7: Component Assessor /Cybersecurity Assessments
TA7-10
Information Assurance/Security Specialist – Senior Level
Team Assigned
DHS RMF Task 7
Customer
DHS
Location
7th and D St., & Stennis
Telework Authorized
Remote Hybrid
Travel Requirements
N/A
Security Clearance
Secret
Certification
CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CSSP, or Security+
1099 Allowed
N/A
Job duties
• Conduct comprehensive assessments at a Senior Control Assessor level of the technical, operational and management security controls applied or inherited by information systems to determine the overall conformity of the controls based on NIST 800-53 and DHS 4300.
• Plan and lead assessments in relation to mission/business objectives and processes.
• Interpret, test and document NIST 800-53A and DHS 4300A security requirements for FISMA and Cloud Security information systems.
• Apply technical understanding of current and emerging technologies to include operating systems, applications, network devices and database levels and their implementation within Government system and network environments.
• Prepare and conduct technical interviews, examinations, and testing of security configurations.
Mandatory Requirements and Skills
• Must be US Citizen and able to obtain an agency-specific suitability/Public Trust Clearance (EOD).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 8 years cybersecurity experience.
• In-depth knowledge of NIST 800-53.
• Mastery in assessing technical, physical, or operational security controls, including network security, access controls, encryption, authentication and auditing mechanisms.
• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex risk issues.
• Strong experience in the application of FISMA Guidelines, including the NIST Special Publications FIPS Pubs 199 & 200, NIST Special Pubs 800-18, 800-30, 800-37, 800-39, 800-53, 800-53A, 800-60, 800-63 and 800-137.
• Effective technical report and general correspondence writing ability.
• Strong communication, organizational skills and the ability to work independently and/or within a team.
• Self motivated with good time management skills and the ability to move forward with assignments and tasks.
• Has the ability to apply comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science's, MIS/IT, Engineering, Information Security/IA, or related discipline to work requirement.
And/or
Must hold one of the following certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Global Information Security Professional (GISP), or the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) or other certifications exemplifying skill sets.
Required Experience
8 years
Date of Request
Desired Start Date
Employment Start Date
Employment End Date
Contingent Offer
N/A
If Contingent, what is basis for contingency
All offers are contingent on contract approval, successful completion of EOD process, appropriate clearance levels met
RECRUITMENT
Key Word Search
Referred By
Recruiter
Prescreen Date
Interviewer
Interview Date
2nd Interview
Candidate Name
Address
Email
Phone Number
Security Clearance
Clearance Verified
Candidate Hired Date
Salary
W2/1099
Benefits
Interview Feedback
Notes
Cybersecurity Specialist – Sr
Task Area 7: Component Assessor /Cybersecurity Assessments
TA7-10
Information Assurance/Security Specialist – Senior Level
Team Assigned
DHS RMF Task 7
Customer
DHS
Location
7th and D St., & Stennis
Telework Authorized
Remote Hybrid
Travel Requirements
N/A
Security Clearance
Secret
Certification
CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CSSP, or Security+
1099 Allowed
N/A
Job duties
• Conduct comprehensive assessments at a Senior Control Assessor level of the technical, operational and management security controls applied or inherited by information systems to determine the overall conformity of the controls based on NIST 800-53 and DHS 4300.
• Plan and lead assessments in relation to mission/business objectives and processes.
• Interpret, test and document NIST 800-53A and DHS 4300A security requirements for FISMA and Cloud Security information systems.
• Apply technical understanding of current and emerging technologies to include operating systems, applications, network devices and database levels and their implementation within Government system and network environments.
• Prepare and conduct technical interviews, examinations, and testing of security configurations.
Mandatory Requirements and Skills
• Must be US Citizen and able to obtain an agency-specific suitability/Public Trust Clearance (EOD).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 8 years cybersecurity experience.
• In-depth knowledge of NIST 800-53.
• Mastery in assessing technical, physical, or operational security controls, including network security, access controls, encryption, authentication and auditing mechanisms.
• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex risk issues.
• Strong experience in the application of FISMA Guidelines, including the NIST Special Publications FIPS Pubs 199 & 200, NIST Special Pubs 800-18, 800-30, 800-37, 800-39, 800-53, 800-53A, 800-60, 800-63 and 800-137.
• Effective technical report and general correspondence writing ability.
• Strong communication, organizational skills and the ability to work independently and/or within a team.
• Self motivated with good time management skills and the ability to move forward with assignments and tasks.
• Has the ability to apply comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science's, MIS/IT, Engineering, Information Security/IA, or related discipline to work requirement.
And/or
Must hold one of the following certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Global Information Security Professional (GISP), or the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) or other certifications exemplifying skill sets.
Required Experience
8 years
Date of Request
Desired Start Date
Employment Start Date
Employment End Date
Contingent Offer
N/A
If Contingent, what is basis for contingency
All offers are contingent on contract approval, successful completion of EOD process, appropriate clearance levels met
RECRUITMENT
Key Word Search
Referred By
Recruiter
Prescreen Date
Interviewer
Interview Date
2nd Interview
Candidate Name
Address
Phone Number
Security Clearance
Clearance Verified
Candidate Hired Date
Salary
W2/1099
Benefits
Interview Feedback
Notes
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