Cyber Security Specialist

Norfolk, Virginia

  Cyber Skills and Specializations

Contract

Our client, an IT Consulting company focused on the federal sector, are hiring a Cyber Security Specialist to join the team on a contract basis in Norfolk, Virginia. The successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring the security and compliance of information systems within the Risk Management Framework (RMF), while enhancing and maintaining the cyber security posture of their customers’ systems.

Responsibilities

  • As the Cyber Security Specialist, you will offer technical support for the RMF Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes.

  • Develop and manage RMF Security Plans in eMASS.

  • Design and oversee the creation of architecture, boundary and dataflow diagrams for system authorization.

  • Maintain documentation of hardware, software, and firmware inventories within the assessment boundary.

  • Develop and implement Continuous Monitoring Strategies and eMASS Implementation Plans.

  • Carry out Security Assessment Plans and ensure ACAS vulnerability scans are completed and compliant.

  • Ensure compliance with DISA STIGs through SCAP scripts and manual verification.

  • Update and maintain RMF documentation, including POA&M, SAP and security control evaluations.

  • Administer and monitor security tools such as ACAS and HBSS to ensure system compliance and optimization.

  • Submit weekly status reports outlining progress, upcoming tasks, and any challenges encountered.

Qualifications

  • Must meet the requirements of the DoD Cyberspace Workforce Framework (DCWF) and DoDM 8140.03 for IT privileged administrative functions.

  • Associate degree or higher from an accredited institution (degree awarded within the last 5 years or with demonstrated continuous relevant experience).

  • Training or certification in one of the following:

    • (ISC)² Certified Authorization Professional (CAP)

    • CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP)

    • EC-Council Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO)

    • (ISC)² Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

    • ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

    • (ISC)² Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

    • CompTIA Cloud+

    • (ISC)² Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

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