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Dark Wolf · 6 hours ago

IA Security Specialist

Washington DC Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking an IA Security Specialist to join their team. The successful candidate will provide Information Systems Security support for enterprise network assets, focusing on vulnerability management and compliance processes.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyManagement ConsultingSoftwareTechnical Support

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conducting vulnerability scans on a regularly scheduled and ad hoc basis

Providing regularly updated lists of systems scanned and individual scan results to system owners and engineers

Maintaining configuration items and execute functions on vulnerability management platforms, including ACAS, Nessus, STIG Validation Scans, and Manual Checks

Creating essential documentation, including procedures, scanning reports, and remediation reports

Providing analysis and metrics on vulnerabilities to drive remediation throughout the organization

Serving as a subject matter expert for vulnerability scanning and STIG compliance procedures, specifically ACAS 5.4 or higher

Assisting system engineers by validating device configurations and completing STIG checklists quarterly

Working closely with the A&A team to assist with the development of Risk Management Framework (RMF) plans

Assisting with Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) scans to validate compliancy

Supporting DODI 8500.2 IA Controls and reciprocity efforts

Attending meetings and providing recommendations concerning Risk Management and mitigation efforts for organizational assets

Reviewing account creation and modification tickets using the Remedy tool with high attention to detail

Qualification

DoD STIG/IAVA complianceACAS 5.4 executionDoD 8570 IAT II CertificationVulnerability management toolsRMF process familiarityAttention to detailDocumentation skillsCommunication skills

Required

Strong understanding of DoD STIG/IAVA and compliance processes

Expertise in ACAS 5.4 or higher execution and operation

Experience with vulnerability management tools such as Nessus and SCAP

Familiarity with the RMF process and DODI 8500.2 IA Controls

Experience using the Remedy tool for ticket review

Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills

Ability to work directly with system engineers to identify changes and coordinate mitigation efforts

DoD 8570 IAT II Level Certification Required (CCNA-Security, CySA, GICSP, GSEC, Security+CE, SSCP). Can start with lower level 8570 cert but must attain within 180 days

US Citizenship and a Secret security clearance

Preferred

The ideal candidate has a background as an Information Systems Security Officer and/or Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) has a strong systems security mindset and is very detailed oriented with strong written and oral communication skills

Company

Dark Wolf

Dark Wolf provides DevSecOps agile software development, information operations, penetration testing and incident response, applied research and rapid prototyping, machine learning, and mission support and engineering services to the Intelligence Community, national security, and Fortune 500 customers.

Founded in 2009