Cyber Security Specialist

JOB DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the JITC’s Authorization to Operate (ATO) by providing focused input into the systems that document JITC authorization efforts. Collect, investigate, monitor, update, review and catalog documentation. Documentation includes but is not limited to drawings, written artifacts, procedures POA&Ms, and similar documents needed for JITC to meet requirements for JITC IA Controls of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) as well as any Operational Orders or Directives when presented to the Command for response (data calls). The contractor will ensure the collected artifacts meet the standards established by the Government for accuracy, format, timeliness and integrity.
 
• Provide weekly and monthly status updates on all tasks within requirement.
• Provide monthly funding updates for requirements. 
• Ensure all deliverables are in the correct format, spelling, and grammer.
• Ensure the document has no incomprehensible statements, broken links, missing material, or other issues.
• Responsible for the semi-annual review and update of documents under the purview of this role.
• Use standard applications such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Visio, and Adobe Pro. 
• Must meet expectations to obtain a recommendation for authorization from the Security Compliance Assessor (SCA) from DISA Risk Executive Office.
• Maintain a repository, accessible via DoDNET for tracking draft and signed copies of documents.
• Update DoD, DISA, and JITC repositories and databases. 
• Coordinate with the Government in the collection of drawings, SOP's, STIG checklists, ACAS reports, POA&M updates, PPSM updates, briefings, and other artifacts. 
• Conduct physical location and system reviews, including those requesting permission to operate or connect to the JITC infrastructure.
• Conduct continual review of assets with tools such as STIG checklists, and ACAS data for completeness to maintain eMASS records.

QUALIFICATIONS and EDUCATION

Certifications: SEC+
 
Education and Years of Experience:
 
Requires a bachelor’s degree; or an associate’s degree and at least 2 years of experience; a minimum of 60 semester hours of formal education working towards an associate or bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of experience; or at least 6 years of experience is required.
Additional certificates (other than those required for the position) in the area of specialization may be substituted for experience or education but varies by certification. The degree must be in a relevant technical curriculum, and experience must be related to the job duties.
 
Additional Skills Required: 
• Analyzes information security systems and applications then recommends and develops effective security measures.
• Identifies, reports, and resolves security violations.
• Evaluates IT infrastructure in terms of risk to the organization and establishes controls to mitigate loss.
• Determines and recommends improvements in current risk management controls and implementation of systems changes or upgrades.
• Works with end users to determine needs, implements policies and procedures, and tracks compliance through the organization. Establishes, plans, and administers the overall policies, goals and procedures for the information security function.
• Implements network security policies and procedures, ensures network (LAN/WAN, telecommunications, and voice) security access, and protects against unauthorized access, modification, or destruction.
• Familiarity and knowledge of ACAS, eMASS, STIG checklists, and POAM's is a plus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions: Indoor atmosphere
Strength Demands: Minimal possible occasional lift requirements
Physical Requirements: Sit, stand, climb stairs, and repetitive motion

• Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
• Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
• Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
• Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
• Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
• Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.