Cybersecurity Specialist Advanced
ITC Defense
- Huntsville, AL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Capable of leading and executing Authorizing Official Team (AOT) Support, Cybersecurity Planning and Integration (CSP&I), and/or BMDS CND.
- Securely integrate and apply Department/Agency missions, organization, function, policies, and procedures within the enclave.
- Ensure that protection and detection capabilities are acquired or developed using the IS security engineering approach and are consistent with DoD Component level IA architecture.
- Ensure IAT Levels I – III, IAM Levels I and II, and anyone with privileged access performing IA functions receive the necessary initial and sustaining IA training and certification(s) to carry out their IA duties.
- Prepare or oversee the preparation of IA certification and accreditation documentation.
- Participate in an IS risk assessment during the C&A process.
- Ensure information ownership responsibilities are established for each DoD IS and implement a role based access scheme.
- Analyze, develop, approve, and issue enclave IA policies.
- Evaluate proposals to determine if proposed security solutions effectively address enclave requirements, as detailed in solicitation documents.
- Identify IT security program implications of new technologies or technology upgrades.
- Evaluate cost benefit, economic and risk analysis in decision making process.
- Interpret and/or approve security requirements relative to the capabilities of new information technologies.
- Interpret patterns of noncompliance to determine their impact on levels of risk and/or overall effectiveness of the enclave’s IA program.
- Analyze identified security strategies and select the best approach or practice for the enclave.
- Ensure that security related provisions of the system acquisition documents meet all identified security needs.
- Evaluate and approve development efforts to ensure that baseline security safeguards are appropriately installed.
- Evaluate the presence and adequacy of security measures proposed or provided in response to requirements contained in acquisition documents.
- Take action as needed to ensure that accepted products meet Common Criteria requirements.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the enclaves’ IA security procedures and safeguards to ensure they provide the intended level of protection.
- Provide enclave IA guidance for development of the COOP.
- Ensure all IAM review items are tracked and reported.
- Advise the DAA of changes affecting the enclave’s IA posture.
- Obtain and maintain IA baseline certification appropriate to position.
- Other duties as assigned
- 15 years of IT experience, with 10 years of dedicated IAM experience
- TS/SCI clearance required
- Mastery of IAT Level I and IAT Level II CE and/or NE knowledge and skills with applicable certifications
- IAM III IA Baseline Certification
- CISM
- CISSP (or Associate)
- GSLC
- CCISO
- Prior experience working with the Department of Defense (Agency or Military).
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
- Employer Supplemented Health Insurance
- Employer Paid Dental and Vision Insurance
- Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- 3% Biweekly 401(k) Contribution
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
- Competitive Salaries with Performance Incentives
- A positive working environment with supportive teammates and leadership