IT Security Specialist

This position is located in our DC, Washington facility

The specific support will include STE and POAM management activities compliant with the current editions of NIST 800-53, NIST 800-63-1, NIST 800-115, and NIST 800-70 guidance, as well as DHS and USCIS policies and procedures. This support will encompass the following:

• Review system documentation to include CA artifacts, recent audit findings, and recent incident reports.
• Create plans and schedules.
• Provide POAM oversight and management of USCIS information systems
• Assist in the identification of remediation for open POAM and the development of waivers, exceptions and accepted risk.
• Write test summaries and problem reports
• Apply approved technical approaches to testing to ensure that systems and applications are evaluated in an analytical and systematic manner
• Write test plans and test analysis summaries

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, professional training or work experience.

Candidate must be ITIL Foundation certified or capable of obtaining ITIL Foundation level certification within 90 days of hire (training provided at employer expense).

Possess one or more of the following certifications or be able to obtain within one year of service: CISSP, CISA, CISM, and CITP.

At least 10 years experience working in the IT Security field; A minimum of 3 years conducting STE for a professional services firm or within the federal government.
• In-depth knowledge of US Government security regulations and methodologies;
• Experience using automated vulnerability assessment tools:
• Detailed knowledge of IT Security concepts;
• Working knowledge of NIST, FISMA, and OMB A-130;
• Experience with writing Security Test Evaluation (STE) Plans, STE Results, and Risk Assessments;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills;
• Excellent leadership, teamwork, and client service skills.

Candidates must have proficient writing and communication skills, as well as technical expertise in security related issues. Candidates must be knowledgeable of FISMA Compliance (NIST Guidance and DHS related compliance documentation), have experience supporting the development/review of IT Security and Certification and Accreditation related artifacts, and be able to assist in creating/maintaining security documentation.

LOCAL and CONUS TRAVEL MAY BE REQUIRED.

WORKING CONDITIONS: The work is typically performed in an office environment, which requires normal safety precautions; work may require some physical effort in the handling of light materials, boxes or equipment. Must be able to lift and carry at least 30-50 lbs.

The above job description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.
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