Job Title:  Specialist, Cyber Intelligence

Job Code:  16216

Job Location:  Ashburn, VA

Job Description:

The Information System Security Officer (ISSO) is part of an Information Security team supporting a wide variety of existing and developing computer network and communications systems and projects. The ISSO is responsible for the development and implementation of security controls required IAW Information System (IS) categorization and overlay application.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain Cybersecurity SharePoint and email groups for customer compliance and deliverables.
• Manage, develop, and conduct risk assessment procedures for verification of RMF/Assessment and Authorization (A&A) safeguards to meet various regulatory requirements based upon NISPOM/DAAPM, RMF, JSIG, and NIST 800 series (800-53, 800-171 etc.) guidelines.
• Author/partner for oversight, and timely delivery of various artifacts supporting Authority to Operate (ATO).
• Assists leadership with working groups that establish/review/upgrade policies and procedures, solutions, and automation. 
• Assists with inputs into Risk Management Framework process activities and related documentation (e.g., system life-cycle support plans, concept of operations, operational procedures, and maintenance training materials).
• Performs security reviews, audit security controls, identify gaps in security architecture, and develop corrective or mitigating actions.
• Coordinates with internal/external partners to establish system security designs.
• Assists with cyber compliance by performing self-inspections, participating in customer inspections, and tests/reviews of the IS to ensure that systems are operating as authorized/accredited and that conditions have not changed.
• Stakeholder in Configuration change management processes (including hardware/software changes, account management, media control procedures, disposition, Assured File Transfers (AFT) and related documentation) in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Performs ISSM duties in their absence.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance and any additional clearances as required.

• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Up to 10% travel may be required.
• Performs other duties as required and assigned by senior leadership.

Qualifications:

• U.S. citizen.
• Active DoD Secret clearance with current 6 year update with ability to obtain Top Secret.
• Experience in Special Access Programs (SAPs) and/or Collateral environments.
• Bachelor’s with a minimum 4 years prior relevant experience with various operating systems (Windows, RHEL, Cisco), Windows server systems, thin client architecture, system virtualization, WANs/LANs, Stand-alone IS, and other related peripherals.
• Master’s with a minimum of 2 years prior relevant experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Must obtain 8140 Certification (Security+ etc.) within six (6) months of hire.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in STEM or a related field and/or equivalent experience desired.
• Experience with SPLUNK, Security Center, Trellix Suite (DLP etc.), DISA STIGs, eMASS, Group Policy, and other software/systems.
• Existing 8140 Certification (Security+, CISSP, CISM etc.).
• Demonstrate basic organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Well versed in risk management, mitigation, and customer service.

• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills.