COLSA ยท 1 day ago
Cybersecurity Specialist-Advanced/IAT III
COLSA is a company focused on cybersecurity and information assurance, and they are seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist-Advanced/IAT III. The role involves developing and maintaining a secure cyber environment, advising leadership on cybersecurity matters, and leading initiatives to mitigate risks and vulnerabilities.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Applies knowledge of Cyber policy, procedures, and workforce structure to develop, implement, and maintain a cyber-secure environment
Supports, monitors, tests, and troubleshoots hardware and software IA problems pertaining to the enclave environment
Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish enclave security related goals
May lead and direct the work of others and / or supervise IAT personnel
Works independently to solve problems quickly and completely; Reports to government managers for enclave operational requirements
Serves as a recognized expert in developing strategies, policies, and programs related to cyberspace operations in the Area of Responsibility (AOR)
Compiles, edits, coordinates, and updates cybersecurity strategies, policies, directives, and guidance to implement cybersecurity operational requirements within the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service
Advises senior leadership of cybersecurity challenges, issues, and opportunities for improvements
Advises supervisory personnel on matters related to analysis, audit, and remediation for the protection of Missile Defense Agency information and resources
Senior level experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) techniques, policies, and procedures
Identifies threats and vulnerabilities of computer system(s) and developing Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree (or higher) in STEM/Cyber related field
Minimum of 12 plus years of work-related experience
Must have current IAT III (or better) certification
Must have a technical certification or 5 years experience with McAfee Endpoint Security, Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Splunk and/or experience implementing network/enclave/system security toolsets with experience reviewing technical assessment reports and prioritizing technical corrective actions
Must achieve certification in required tools within 6 months of hire date
Strong knowledge base preferred in the areas of: real-time security situational awareness, operational network systems, and security monitoring
Ability to clearly present and communicate technical approaches and finding
Active SECRET security clearance. U.S Citizenship required
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Supplemental Income Protection Programs
401(k) with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Education & Certification Reimbursement
Employee Discount Program
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Company
COLSA
COLSA's full-scale capabilities include cyber and information warfare, rapid prototyping and engineering, uncrewed systems, acquisition, logistics, studies and analysis, data science, and systems and software engineering.