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Cybersecurity Specialist

SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. They are seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to support the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command by maintaining system security and executing cybersecurity programs.

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badNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Support the maintenance and upkeep of system packages as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), using a GRC application (e.g., eMASS / XACTA) and/or customer tool(s) to ensure auditability and report on the security posture of assigned systems
Support the Army's risk management process by maintaining visibility and awareness of changes to the cyber threat landscape that impact the security posture of their assigned systems and ensure efforts to address security risk are executed efficiently and on schedule
Support the implementation and documentation of security controls as required by the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF). Creating system security plans (SSPs) and control implementation narratives to prove compliance in support of the A&A process
Serve as a cybersecurity liaison between internal and external branch stakeholders to map and align priorities with program strategic goals and milestones to drive A&A activities
Work independently and as a member of a team to guide federal customers through the Risk Management Framework, focusing on A&A and continuous monitoring lifecycles
Execute A&A and ongoing authorization activities. In addition to providing guidance and technical direction to SO and Federal ISSOs, as required
Collaborate with the Security Engineering and Architecture team members on risk assessments, impact assessments, vulnerability and compliance management and security change requests to ensure system compliance, up-to-date package information, and that all system changes are being executed within the configuration control and system development lifecycle
Provide technical guidance and best practices to the team and customers to ensure that the agency achieves maximum value from its IT investments
Conduct comprehensive security inspections and validation of all incoming and in-service system hardware to ensure compliance with DoW and Army directives, STIGs, and hardware assurance policies

Qualification

NIST RMFRisk managementVulnerability scanningApplication Security AuditsCompliance frameworksTechnical guidanceTask management

Required

Bachelors degree in related field and five (5) years or more experience; four (4) years of experience considered in lieu of degree
Must have an active TS/SCI with current CI polygraph; ship required
Demonstrated experience with establishing, implementing, and maintaining the A&A lifecycle using the NIST RMF
Experience with vulnerability scanning reports and findings from Nessus, Security Center, and/or EvaluateStig
Demonstrated knowledge in the field of risk management and compliance to efficiently work on and apply frameworks including ISO, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, NIST 800-137, NIST 1800 series, etc
Demonstrated experience with the development and update of policies to align with OMB, DHS, NIST, CNSS, ICD, Congressional and other cybersecurity mandates, and directives
Experience with Application Security Audits and Risk Scoring
Maintain updated knowledge in the field of risk management and compliance to efficiently work on frameworks including NIST CSF, ISO, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-34 etc
Ability to independently manage tasks across multiple competing priorities and work tasks in parallel to maintain deadlines
Must be able to lift, pull, push and carry up to 30 pounds, unassisted, on a regular basis
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, climb ladders/equipment, and crawl for extended periods

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