Computer Security Specialist (ISSM) III (Contingent)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

A strong candidate for this position will have extensive knowledge of information technology and security principles.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the development, deployment and execution of controls and defenses to ensure the security of company technology, information systems, and system deliverables.
• Develop and implement appropriate standards and criteria for hardware, software, access and encryption requirements.
• Establish system security designs and validate compliance requirements.
• Assess and mitigate system security threats and risks throughout the program life cycle.
• Perform system certification and accreditation planning, testing, and validation activities in coordination with government customers and RMF requirements and best practices.
• Support secure systems operations and maintenance.
• Conduct internal information technology system audits and risk assessments and report findings and recommendations for corrective actions to management.
• Execute first level responses and address reported or detected security incidents.
• Investigate and analyze all response activities related to cyber incidents.
• Interpret, analyze, and report all events and anomalies in accordance with directives, to include initiating, responding, and reporting discovered events.
• Safeguard information against unauthorized use, infiltration, exfiltration, modification, destruction or disclosure of national security information.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below.

Skills / Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Risk Management Framework as defined in NIST 800-53 and CNSSI 1253 · Conducted vulnerability and compliance scanning for federal information systems.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with technical configuration standards relating to information system security.
• Experience configuring Windows operating systems.
• Experience with server systems, thin client architecture, system virtualization and other related peripherals
• Extensive knowledge and experience with assessment & authorization (A&A) requirements as outlined in the NISPOM/DAAPM, JSIG, RMF, NIST and other USG IS/Security-related policies.
• Knowledge and experience with configuration/certification and auditing/analysis of Windows.
• Experience supporting various system configurations (Stand Alone, Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Government, and Contractor connections).
• Experience with Interconnected Security Agreements (ISA), Network Security Plans (NSP), Memorandum of Agreement/Understanding (MOA/U).
• Experience in implementing Windows Active Directory Services..
• Experience with security information and event management (SIEM) and data loss prevention (DLP) solutions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate DoD approved cybersecurity baseline certification(s) applicable for the cybersecurity tasks assigned above and required for the position in accordance with AFMAN 17-1303 and DoD 8570.01-M.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security or a related field.

Security Clearance:

• Active DoD Security Clearance Required.

Work Experience:

• Minimum 10 years

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Salary Range: $99,500 - $104,500

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

Pinao is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.