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Job Title: IA Security Specialist
Clearance: Active DoD Secret
Location: Washington, DC
Foxhole Technology provides robust cybersecurity and IT support capabilities for federal civilian and defense agencies. A recognized leader in navigating technology and security challenges, Foxhole delivers mission-focused innovations to answer evolving and complex needs. Our talented employee-owners provide agile, scalable services and solutions that solve operational gaps, operate critical systems, and protect and secure the enterprise - across the organization and around the world
The IA Security Specialist supports the Engineering Team by providing cybersecurity technical expertise and support to develop requirements and ensure compliance. Support includes providing technical input and insight related to the systems security and the authorization process.
Job Description
The IA Security Specialist will:
Minimum Requirements
More Information
At Foxhole Technology, we are committed to pay transparency as required by law, for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is $105,000-$115,0000. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors as permitted by law.
Foxhole Technology offers a competitive benefits package for our employees and their dependents, including health, dental, and vision care, paid leave, retirement plans (401K, Roth, and ESOP), life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and education and training assistance.
Requirements of position: Think analytically, effective verbal and written communication skills, make decisions, observe/remember details, interpret data, concentrate on tasks, adjust to change, handle stress/emotions. Regular attendance, maintain work schedule, attend meetings, meet deadlines, keyboard/type, handle confidential information, use math/calculations, stay organized, operate office equipment, may direct others. Must be able to see, have eye/hand coordination, and lift up to 10 lbs. May be exposed to dust/dirt, humidity, and noise.
Foxhole Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected class.
Job Title: IA Security Specialist
Clearance: Active DoD Secret
Location: Washington, DC
Foxhole Technology provides robust cybersecurity and IT support capabilities for federal civilian and defense agencies. A recognized leader in navigating technology and security challenges, Foxhole delivers mission-focused innovations to answer evolving and complex needs. Our talented employee-owners provide agile, scalable services and solutions that solve operational gaps, operate critical systems, and protect and secure the enterprise - across the organization and around the world
The IA Security Specialist supports the Engineering Team by providing cybersecurity technical expertise and support to develop requirements and ensure compliance. Support includes providing technical input and insight related to the systems security and the authorization process.
Job Description
The IA Security Specialist will:
- Define and maintain the set of security requirements to be implemented in all systems based on, but not limited to, the following: Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) Publication 199, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53, NIST 800-60, US Department of Transportation (DOT) Information Technology Implementation Memorandum (ITIM), FAA policy, Executive Orders, and OMB mandates.
- Tailor and review the Acquisition Management System (AMS) Process for Cybersecurity Requirements and Capabilities to allow for rapid response to identified threats and/or vulnerabilities.
- Establish and review baseline security configuration standards for operating systems and applications used in all systems.
- Review system configuration and network service change requests to ensure only approved network services are configured for additions (new services), modifications to existing services, and discontinuation of services.
- Provide technical cybersecurity support to all organizational systems.
- Review, evaluate, and make recommendations on Systems Security Authorization documents (Security Assessment Reports, System Security Plans, System Contingency Plans, System Characterization Documents) to determine if risk is accurately portrayed and/or assessed.
- Conduct Gap Analysis to accurately document whether additional FIPS-199 controls are applicable.
- Review and evaluate POA&M funding requests to determine if the proposal remediates or mitigates risk to an acceptable level and provide recommendation based on priorities, risk, and current world events if the request should be funded.
- Collaborate with System Owners to address any cybersecurity concerns or questions.
- Create and present risk summaries to management to show the current risk and recommendations for acceptance, corrective actions, deferral, or disconnection(s) required to address the cybersecurity concerns.
- Review and analyze POA&M to determine if the data effectively supports risk mitigations and make recommendations for improvements for the systems security.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in information assurance, information technology, computer science, or a degree in a related field
- Minimum of 6 years of experience
- Possess applicable industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or Security +
- Must able to obtain Federal Suitability
More Information
At Foxhole Technology, we are committed to pay transparency as required by law, for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is $105,000-$115,0000. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors as permitted by law.
Foxhole Technology offers a competitive benefits package for our employees and their dependents, including health, dental, and vision care, paid leave, retirement plans (401K, Roth, and ESOP), life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and education and training assistance.
Requirements of position: Think analytically, effective verbal and written communication skills, make decisions, observe/remember details, interpret data, concentrate on tasks, adjust to change, handle stress/emotions. Regular attendance, maintain work schedule, attend meetings, meet deadlines, keyboard/type, handle confidential information, use math/calculations, stay organized, operate office equipment, may direct others. Must be able to see, have eye/hand coordination, and lift up to 10 lbs. May be exposed to dust/dirt, humidity, and noise.
Foxhole Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected class.
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