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SalaryAuria is looking for an Information System Security Specialist to support Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Dahlgren and Dam Neck (DNA) divisions to address security of naval warfare systems. The NSWC Dahlgren and DNA divisions provide research, development, Test & Evaluation (T&E), analysis, systems engineering, integration, and certification of complex naval warfare systems. NSWCDD-DNA is located in a major fleet concentration area, which enables it to leverage its’ unique laboratories and facilities for readiness and training systems. NSWCDD-DNA’s work is focused on providing engineering, acquisition, logistical, and Cyber Security support to the Navy, Marine Corp, Special Warfare Coalition, and Joint Forces. The Information System Security Specialist will conduct Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities and will be familiar will all steps in the A&A process. This is an onsite position.
This position is FUNDED and an IMMEDIATE start. Significant annual retention bonus also offered.
Salary Range: $85,000 - $90,000 DOE
Responsibilities:
- Provide support for RMF activities to include selection, implementation, and assessment of security controls.
- Review Government documentation to determine the system configuration, and missing documentation in order to assist with the creation of RMF artifacts delivered in eMASS.
- Document all identified controls on its respective category in the security plan on the A&A reporting tool and RMF POA&M.
- Evaluate if security controls are implemented consistent with DoD and DoD Component IA architectures and standards, employing system and software engineering methodologies, security engineering principles, and secure coding techniques.
- Prepare the RMF POA&M based on the vulnerabilities identified during the security control assessment.
- Assist the DoD component with monitoring and tracking the overall execution of system-level RMF POA&Ms across the entire component until identified security vulnerabilities have been remediated and the RMF documentation is appropriately adjusted.
- Assemble the security authorization package and assist the Government in submitting the package to the AO for adjudication.
- Continuously monitor the system or information environment for security relevant events and configuration changes that negatively affect security
posture and update RMF artifacts as required. - Periodically assess the quality of security controls implementation against performance indicators, such as security incidents, feedback from external inspection agencies, exercises, and operational evaluations.
Requirements:
- Secret clearance
- Associate Degree OR one of the following certifications (CAP, CASP+, Security+, SSCP)
- Shall have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in performing Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities.
- Shall have demonstrated experience with performing STIG assessments to include using SCAP benchmarks.
- Shall have demonstrated experience performing vulnerability assessments with the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) tool.
- Shall have demonstrated experience using eMASS.
- Shall have experience in developing Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) entries.
- Shall have experience in completing Risk Management Framework Step 5 authorizations in the Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) capacity.
- Shall have demonstrated experience in communicating risk reduction recommendations to stakeholders.
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About Auria
Auria is a provider of solutions and software in support of complex Space, National Security, and Cyber missions of federal, international, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO and with operations in Boulder, CO, Washington, DC, Huntsville, AL, Albuquerque, NM, Ogden, UT, and San Diego, CA, our success is built on the excellence of diverse teams advancing innovative systems and operational software to strengthen our customers’ superiority in Space. With a distinguished track record and a spirit of relentless pursuit, we set the pace for progress and execute every mission with the utmost precision.
When you join Auria as a full-time employee, you get many benefits which include:
- Generous PTO package with yearly tenure increases
- Flex time policy providing you the flexibility needed
- 11 Company-Paid Holidays per year
- Up to 4% match on 401(k) employee contributions, employer and employee contributions immediately vested
- Tuition and Certification Fee Assistance
- Low-cost medical plans that include company-sponsored HSA
- No-cost life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- And much more!
Auria is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
