StraitSys Inc is seeking an Information Systems Security Specialist/Officer to support the FBI in Quantico, Virginia. In this role, you will evaluate, advise, and support documentation, validation, and accreditation processes to ensure IT systems meet IA and security requirements. Your work will focus on risk management, compliance, and monitoring assurance from internal and external perspectives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Serve as the primary representative for cybersecurity matters, including reporting, data calls, OCIO requirements, and legal/compliance issues related to IT security.
- Identify security gaps, assess strategic and financial impacts, and provide support and recommendations.
- Understand cybersecurity risk management, Authorization to Operation (ATO), legal aspects like EO 14028, multifactor authentication, encryption, and zero trust principles.
- Perform broad cybersecurity tasks concerning LD systems and assets.
- Lead infrastructure migration efforts, including cloud application movements.
- Design, implement, and support cybersecurity artifacts.
- Mentor staff on cybersecurity best practices.
- Participate in IT and security meetings.
- Manage the ATO process, including control implementation and documentation.
- Contribute to LD cybersecurity strategy.
- Conduct testing and log reviews to evaluate security effectiveness.
- Implement controls to protect systems from modification, disclosure, or destruction.
- Monitor security of data, applications, networks, and physical environments.
- Guide physical and virtual protection of information assets.
- Support IA processes, including documentation such as SSPs, contingency plans, privacy assessments, and POA&Ms.
- Evaluate security solutions for compliance with requirements for processing classified information.
- Assist in developing security policies and ensure compliance with change management.
- Plan and coordinate IT security programs aligned with leadership goals.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
- Extensive knowledge of NIST RMF and federal accreditation processes.
- Support vulnerability and risk assessments, network security, and security implementation.
- Proven ability to design solutions protecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
- Technical evaluation skills and security improvement recommendations.
- Experience in contingency planning and compliance documentation.
- Ability to evaluate security products and recommend upgrades.
- Strong writing skills for security documentation.
- Excellent communication skills for collaboration at all levels.
- Familiarity with security policies and compliance artifacts.
- Adaptability to evolving requirements and technologies.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be a US Citizen with an active Top Secret clearance (SCI access may be required).
- Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity, MIS, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Technical certifications (higher security-related certifications preferred).
- Minimum of five years' experience in cybersecurity, engineering, T&E, or A&A.
- Proficiency in cybersecurity matters, documentation, and security control implementation.
- Ability to pass pre-employment drug test.
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants, spouses of shareholders, and those affiliated with Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act entities.
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