Cyber & A&A Security Specialist

Job Title: Cyber & A&A Security Specialist

Location:Hybrid (Reside within a commutable distance of Silver Spring MD to work onsite as required)

Citizenship:US Citizen

Salary Range:$100000.00 $110000.00

Security Clearance:Must have or the ability to obtain a NOAA Public Trust

AttainX Inc. is in search of a highly energetic Cyber & A&A Security Specialistto join our team on a cyber security program supporting our US federal government client.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of DOC NOAA and NWS IT security policies and implementation standards or those of similar sized organizations AND comprehensive understanding of NIST guidance to include but not limited to NIST Special Publications and Federal Information Processing Standards.
• At least 5 years of recent experience (within the last 6 years) in applying IT security concepts methodologies principles procedures and using industrystandard IT security tools.
• At least 5 years of recent experience (within the last 6 years) with enterprise architecture methodologies concepts procedures principles and tools.
• At least 5 years of recent experience (within the last 6 years) in contingency planning and backup and recovery best practices and application of NIST guidance in this area.
• At least 5 years of recent experience (within the last 6 years) in using technical testing tools (Tenable Security Center ArcSight IBM Big Fix etc.).
• At least 5 years of performing assessments of Federal Information Systems using the Risk Management Framework.
• Possess at least ONE (1) of the following professional Certifications:

1. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
2. Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
3. GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA)
4. Electronic Commerce Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
5. ISC2 Certified in Governance Risk and Compliance (CGRC)
6. Security Certified Network Professional (SCNP)
7. Security Certified Network Architect (SCNA)

• Proficiency in verbal and written communications.
• Proficiency in interview skills
• Proficiency in interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in handling multiple tasks concurrently.
• Proficiency in project and time management.
• Ability to adjust to changing priorities.
• Ability to work in a cohesive teamoriented environment.
• Must have or the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Selfstarter highly motivated individual who adapts to a dynamic work environment
• Strong attention to detail with an ability to operate effectively across multiple priorities.

Education / Experience:

5 years of relevant experience

Skills:

Cyber Security Information Security

Duties:

We are searching for a IT Security Specialist to support Security Assessment and Authorization initiatives for our Government client. Job duties include:

• Analyzes information security systems and applications.
• Recommends and develops security measures to protect information against unauthorized modification or loss.
• Familiar with a variety of the fields concepts practices and procedures.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs a variety of complicated tasks.

NonEssential Functions:

• General Duty Requirements

About Us

AttainX Inc. is SBA Certified 8(a) Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) Economically Disadvantaged WOSB (EDWOSB) CMMI Level 3 ISO 9001:2015 certified QMS and Silver Level SaFe Partner. For more than 12 years AttainX Inc. has delivered emergent technologies software products and highquality services that meet the needs of our Federal Government customers.

The last 3 years have shown significant company growth as we have increased our contracts portfolio and hold the Best in Class contract vehicles GSA MAS and OASIS Small Business and 8(a) Pools 1 2 and 3. In addition we are prime on several Agency Specific IDIQs and BPAs with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Department of Energy Navy Health and Human Service and the Defense Intelligence Agency.

AttainX is dedicated to quality and best practices for the services we provide. We understand our people are the key ingredient to ensuring our customers Mission and Goals are met with excellence.

Benefits

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to include paid vacation medical dental vision matching 401K plan tuition/training reimbursement and Long & Short Term Disability.

EEO Commitment:

AttainX is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer we are committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination based on race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age marital status sexual orientation gender identity and expression disability veteran status pregnancy genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal state local or international law. These protections also extend to applicants. Follow the links below to find out more;

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Accommodations:

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable workplace accommodation please send an email to. Indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

Physical Demands:

Sitting and working on a computer for long continuous periods each day; effective communications by telephone email and facetoface; standing walking and sitting; handling and feeling objects or controls; reaching; talking and hearing; lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds; and specific vision abilities including close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust and focus.

Work Environment:The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.