Cybersecurity Specialist

Job Description:

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist / Security Maintenance Support Specialist to ensure the integrity and compliance of a Federal customer’s systems with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA). The ideal candidate will lead the coordination and provide technical guidance for work items not directly maintained by our team. This role involves collaborating closely with the customer’s ISSO and providing essential support to maintain the security and compliance of the systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• FISMA Documentation Maintenance: Author new and update existing FISMA artifacts as directed by the ISSO to ensure ongoing compliance with federal security standards.
• Guidance for Security Maintenance: Develop and provide technical strategy and guidance for security maintenance tasks, focusing on network and operating system security. This may involve direct communication with the data center or designated Govt personnel.
• Security Findings Research and Remediation: Actively support the remediation of security findings and incidents within the customer’s infrastructure and applications by offering subject matter expertise for analyzing, responding to, and mitigating security issues identified during periodic scans and reports.
• Support for Security Documentation: Respond to data calls for the development and update of security documentation, including Risk Action Forms (RAFs), Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs), security hardening measures, and Corrective Action Plans. Ensuring deadlines are met 95% of the time, barring uncontrollable external factors.
• NIST Access Management Compliance: Collaborate with the ISSO to ensure compliance with NIST SP-800-53 and NIST SP-800-53A access management controls, maintaining up-to-date adherence to these standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+) preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with FISMA compliance and NIST standards.
• Strong technical background in network and operating system security.
• Experience in security documentation and vulnerability remediation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to obtain a federal security clearance.
• Proven track record of meeting deadlines and efficiently managing security findings.
• Experience in a Federal IT security environment is highly desired.

Location: Remote

Type of Position: Full Time

Salary: $150k - $170k (no 1099s or subs)

EEO Employer F/M/Vet/Disabled