Vadr Mission Support Specialist

General Summary:
COLSA is currently seeking a Mission Support Specialist to perform system monitoring and analysis support for the detection of cyber incidents and provides recommendations on how to correct findings.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential Functions):

·         Monitors the network and supporting systems to detect security compromise events (including intrusions and virus incidents). *

·         Provides network and security operations technical analysis, assessment, and recommendations. *

·         Identifies where systems/networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy. *

·         Conducts audits to ensure information systems security policies and procedures are implemented as defined in security plans and best practices. *

·         Performs detailed analyses to validate established security requirements and to recommend additional security requirements and safeguards. *

·         Establishes strict program control processes and policies to ensure mitigation of risks and supports obtaining certification and accreditation of systems. *

·         Supports the formal testing requirements through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results, and preparation of required reports. *

·         Performs evaluations (compliance audits) and/or active evaluations (vulnerability assessments). *

·         Conducts trend analysis of security events to identify anomalous malicious activity and repeat infection. *

·         Provide recommendations for protecting networks, workstations, servers, and IT assets. *

·         Involved in conducting audits to ensure information systems security policies and procedures are implemented as defined in security plans and best practices. *

·         Support the formal testing requirements through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results, and preparation of required reports.

·         Assist with preparation of documentation, technical data, and computer data support needed for Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) documentation in support of RMF activities.

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here. 

Required Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s Degree or higher in related field, or equivalent experience. 

·         Minimum of 10 plus years of work-related experience. 

·         Must have current CompTIA Security+ certification or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire date.

·         Good working knowledge with Windows 10, 11, Windows Server, RHEL and Ubuntu.

·         Good working knowledge with SIEM tools, DoD STIG requirements and RMF processes

·         Must have the ability to obtain or have an active SECRET clearance.

·         U.S. Citizenship required.

·         Ability to travel to support mission requirements 

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.