Computer Security Systems Specialist III, Virginia

Skill

i.A Bachelor degree in Computer Science or a related engineering field with training in information security

ii. 10+ years' experience in Information Security

iii. 5+ years' experience building and managing Windows server platforms

Technical Requirement:

i. Thorough knowledge of NIST 800 Special Publications, Federal Information Processing

ii. Expertise the NIST Risk Management Framework to generate and maintain SA&A documentation to include System Security Plans, Security Assessments Reports, and Risk Assessments for internal and cloud-based systems (ie., FedRAMP)

iii. Experience using security scanners (e.g. Nessus, Nexpose, etc) and remediating vulnerabilities

Using the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) to conduct assessments of Information

security controls in order to measure the effectiveness of controls and identify control gaps

• Ensure compliance to guidance, standards and regulations such as NIST Special Publications,

FIPS, FedRAMP, and other federal regulations and policies

• Preparing Security Impact Assessments, Addendums, Security Authorization Packages and including documentation such as

Authorization Official Out-briefs, Security Authorization Recommendations and Security Authorizations Memorandums

Identify, assess, and prioritize identified risks

Collect evidence, artifacts, and document findings to support conclusions

Report on compliance with internal policies, controls, and standards Provide recommendations for remediation of identified deficiencies

Track and report on Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs) (i.e., findings/deficiencies to closure)

Coordinate third-party risk assessments and IT audits

Manage remediation efforts and report on the status of control deficiencies

Support security initiatives and global policy adherence and awareness efforts

Support global information security metrics and reporting program(s)

Provide security expertise to business units and key stakeholders

Enforce policy adherence and manage formal policy exception requests

Provide timely status updates/reporting on assessments and assigned projects