Primary Certifier/IT Security Specialist
| Location: Reston, VA |
Duration: Full Time
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| Job ID: 574 |
Category: Information Technology/Security |
| Travel: None |
Clearance Level: Clearable |
| Out of Area Candidates Considered: Yes |
| Job Description |
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Must be clearable to the Top Secret level.
Develop, update, and maintain appropriate C&A packages based on NIST standards for general support systems and major applications.
Recommend appropriate FIPS 199 impact level designations and identify appropriate security controls based on characterization of the general support system or major application.
Develop and maintain POA&M for all accepted risks upon completion of system C&A.
Assist the government with developing a network of public and private sector organizations capable of providing cost effective, quality, system and network security assessment and certification based on unified federal guidelines and procedures.
Integrate with a team of skilled information technology security professionals demonstrating competence in the application of the system certification guidelines and procedures.
Work with RMS and Trusted Agent FISMA to develop C&A related documentation and track POA&M and vulnerability status.
Requirements:
Must possess 2 years dedicated information assurance/cyber security experience. B.S. Degree in a related field required but may be substituted with 4 additional years of security related experience.
Ability to and interest in providing support and guidance to System Owners through the four phases of C&A, including monitoring C&A artifact compliance, annual self-assessment (NIST 800-53A) completion, vulnerability scans, annual contingency plan testing, and POA&M management. Must possess experience with FISMA.
Ability to work effectively in a team management environment and participate in collaborative initiatives which foster the mutual exchange of knowledge and expertise.
Must be able to multi-task, work independently and as part of a team, share workloads, and deal with sudden shifts in project priorities.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to build and maintain customer satisfaction and express conclusions in a clear, technically sound manner on matters associated with IT security.
Experience with developing Security Test and Evaluation Plans and analyzing the results of security test activities to evaluate the existence and effectiveness of 800-53 security controls.
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| Required Skills |
Desired Skills:
Working knowledge of the Trusted Agent FISMA tool (TAF) and the Risk Management System (RMS).
Awareness of current information security issues and the ability to interpret the requirements of relevant policies and standards set forth in NIST documentation, specifically, 800-37, 800-53A, FIPS-199/200, and 800-30.
Knowledge of NIST in regards to how it applies to FISMA reporting.
Above average skills in MS Excel, and MS Access (to include ability to write macros, and/or code)
CAP (Certification and Accreditation Professional)
CISSP (Certified Information System Security Professional) |
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