Cyber Security Specialist in Fort Belvior, Virginia - #67355 | VanderHouwen

Description

Job Id: 67355

Cyber Security Specialist
Our client is seeking a skilled and motivated Cyber Security Specialist to join a dynamic, mission-focused team. The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert (SME) for the program office's cybersecurity and information assurance requirements, supporting various stages of system lifecycle development.

This role is a hybrid model in Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

Cyber Security Specialist Responsibilities

• Evaluate and conduct top-level system architecture design, integration, testing, installation, and troubleshooting from a cybersecurity perspective.
• Translate military operational and mission requirements into system design concepts and performance specifications.
• Prepare and review cybersecurity-related test plans, procedures, and reports for technical adequacy.
• Integrate cybersecurity, COMSEC, and TEMPEST requirements throughout the system lifecycle.
• Assess system performance against cybersecurity requirements, monitor field performance, and manage risk.
• Support the preparation of cybersecurity acquisition documents, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies.
• Implement the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), collaborating with the ISSM to ensure successful security controls.
• Provide input on policy, budget, and doctrinal issues related to cybersecurity.
• Prepare recommended IA approval documentation and support network security architecture development.
• Analyze vulnerabilities, conduct risk assessments, and manage security certifications and accreditations.
• Manage computer incident coordination with local NECs and CERTs, ensuring timely response.
• Support compliance with the DoD IG Cybersecurity Self-Assessment and Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA).
• Participate in organizational inspections, review corrective actions, and develop innovative cybersecurity strategies.
• Act as a consultant and mentor on cybersecurity matters to other team members.

Cyber Security Specialist Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required due to the sensitivity of the position.
• Master's Degree in Cybersecurity and 20 years of relevant experience.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• CISSP and Sec+ Certification.
• Broad experience and recognition in the cybersecurity field, with the ability to work independently and lead initiatives.
• Strong operational cybersecurity accreditation and certification background for embedded systems accredited at Secret level and below.
• In-depth understanding of AR 25-2 and the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), with recent experience using RMF and eMASS software for system accreditation.
• Extensive experience in preparing IA approval documentation, network security architecture, and understanding DoD cybersecurity standards.

$134k–$195k/year. (DOE)

Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

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