Cyber Security - ISSO

Blackstone Talent Group, an award-winning technology consulting and talent agency, is seeking a Cyber Security - ISSO to join our Client's team.

Description of Duties:

The Cybersecurity Engineer - ISSO supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract.

The candidate will:

• Develop and provide RMF Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documentation in accordance with DoD, NIST, and other governing documents
• Maintain the current, approved Authorization to Operate (ATO) for the assigned system. Gather and/or develop any needed A&A artifacts. Update artifacts as required, ensuring that they are current, and document findings in the approved Risk Management Framework (RMF) or similar A&A documentation format provided
• Assist with monitoring and the implementation of security controls
• Experience with incident management, response, and response coordination
• Gathering artifacts/data to support cybersecurity metrics and reporting
• Understanding of cybersecurity tools (ACAS, Trellix ePO, and Elasticsearch) and verification of operation in accordance with requirements
• Perform accurate and verified risk assessments that cover all of the security controls and policies for key stakeholders
• Track, monitor, and manage the information system's Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) and provide technical assistance as required
• Analyze, verify, and update PPSMs as required for programs
• Provide artifacts that support the maintenance of security packages
• Evaluate NIST 800-53 controls for applicability, generate implementation statements, and get implementations approved
• Prepare documents in support of Control Validation Tests (CVTs) to confirm compliance of ATOs submitted for RMF packages

The successful candidate will:

• Be detail-oriented
• Be highly motivated
• Be able to efficiently and effectively discover and research supporting documents

Basic Requirements:

• Must have 4 or more years of general (full-time) work experience
  • May be reduced with the completion of advanced education
• Must have 2 or more years of cybersecurity experience
• Must have a high level of understanding of computer systems, operating systems, and network architecture
• Must have a firm understanding and experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Must have experience with Configuration Management processes and workflows
• Must have a current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (ex: Security+)
• Must have an active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility

Desired Requirements:

• Have experience with conducting system and log auditing
• Have experience with endpoint security enforcement and validation
• Have experience with vulnerability management
• Be familiar with the Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG)
• Be familiar with the Security Controls Traceability Matrix (SCTM)

Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI

Blackstone Talent Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackstone Technology Group, a global IT services and software firm that implements technological solutions across commercial industry verticals and the US Federal Government. Blackstone's global talent augmentation practice was founded in 1998. Blackstone Talent Group has offices in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC. We specialize in providing clients the best talent across a variety of industries and sectors.

EOE of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabilities

Pay Range: $60/hr-$65/hr