Cybersecurity Specialist Principal at SAIC

Quantico, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cyber Security, Risk Management Framework, Information Systems, Documentation Compliance, Security Assessment, Configuration Management, Operational Security, Security Control Validation, Microsoft Office, DoD A&A Process, NIST SP 800-53, DISA Security Technical Information Guides, Communication Protocols, Risk Mitigation, Quality Checks, Mission Assurance

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Make a difference for national security by joining a team of dedicated IT professionals who will sustain, modernize and transform the enterprise IT capabilities for the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). The Air Force and Combatant Commands Business Group of SAIC is seeking a RMF Cyber Security Analyst Senior to support a transformational infrastructure program for DCSA. SAIC is proud to be supporting DCSA in safeguarding our nation’s information. DCSA is the designated oversight authority on the accreditation of classified facilities, information systems, and the insider threat program. This involves security oversight of more than 10,000 companies and approximately 13,000 facilities involved in classified work throughout the DoD and 31 Federal agencies. Specifically, on the DCSA One IT program, SAIC will provide an enterprise IT solution that delivers highly secured and adaptable IT infrastructure, provides customer support, and cutting-edge technologies that support operations and advance the DCSA mission under a single IT environment (i.e., One IT). This is an onsite position with work being performed in Quantico, VA. Job Description: The RMF Cybersecurity Analyst Senior will provide support for a program, an organization, system, or an enclave; provides support for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems or enclave cybersecurity policies, standards, and methodologies; maintains operational security posture for an information system, program, or enclave to ensure cybersecurity standards, and procedures are established and followed; performs day-to-day security operations of the system or enclave; perform IT security control validations; provide configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware; manage changes to system and assess the security impact of those changes; prepare and review documentation to include Systems Security Plans (SSPs) and Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A) packages in accordance with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) procedures. Duties: Interface with Project/Program Managers, Subject Matter Experts (SME) and Information System Security Managers (ISSM) on Major Application / General Enclave issues and updates. Track and report on Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) items; RMF Status, Annual Assessment, Authority to Operate (ATO) and Continuous Monitoring actions. Responsible for documentation compliance and review to ensure programs receive ATOs for multiple systems. Prepare briefs and A&A documents for approval in support of RMF reporting and policy development. Perform ISSO Type duties as defined in DoD 8510 & 8500. Provide risk mitigation strategies. Perform Quality checks on POA&Ms, assessments, and documentation. Conduct security control and risk assessments to support Authorizations. Review existing documentation bi-annually for accuracy and relevance to current DoD and DSS mandates. Assist with Mission Assurance tasks and information to include policy and plan development related to IT. Assist with research on cybersecurity items of interest. Perform other duties as related to risk management, communication and assessments. It is required that the RMF Cyber Security Analyst Senior have the following qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems Management, Cyber Security, or another related field, or additional years of experience in lieu of a degree. Nine (9) or more years of hands-on technical Cyber Security experience and knowledge with DISA Security Technical Information Guides, DoD A&A Process, NIST SP 800-53, IA Technical Framework and applicable DoD Cyber Security/Risk Management policies (must have DoD or eMASS experience). At least one (1) year of the knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation, communication protocols and Microsoft Office suite. U.S. Citizenship with an active Secret clearance. Must meet DoD 8570-M/8140-M IAT Level I.

Responsibilities

The RMF Cybersecurity Analyst Senior will support cybersecurity policies, standards, and methodologies for an organization or system. This includes maintaining operational security posture and performing day-to-day security operations.