Information System Security Specialist III

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Digital Consultants seeks an Information System Security Specialist III provides hands-on cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework (RMF) technical support for NSWCPD Department 40 systems. This role focuses on implementing validating and sustaining security controls across afloat and Platform IT (PIT) ashore systems to support Authorization to Operate (ATO) and Assess Only (AO) decisions. The position supports system hardening vulnerability assessment RMF artifact development and continuous monitoring activities in accordance with DoD DON and NAVSEA cybersecurity requirements.

Duties to include:

• Perform hands-on cybersecurity support activities in support of RMF execution
• Implement assess and validate security controls in accordance with NIST SP 800-53 and NAVSEA Business Rules
• Execute DISA STIGs Security Requirements Guides (SRGs) ACAS scans and other vulnerability assessment tools
• Support remediation of identified vulnerabilities and security findings
• Develop maintain and update RMF artifacts within Navy eMASS
• Support preparation and sustainment of Assess and Authorize (A&A) and Assess Only (AO) packages
• Maintain and update Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) based on assessment results
• Support continuous monitoring activities and system security posture maintenance
• Assist with on-site cybersecurity testing and validation activities as required
• Coordinate with system administrators ISSMs ISSEs and system owners to ensure secure system operation
• Prepare technical documentation reports and cybersecurity-related deliverables
• Comply with all applicable security access and privileged-access requirements

• Clearance: SECRET (Interim Secret is acceptable) US Citizen
• Education: HS Diploma or equivalent
• Certifications: IAM Level II and must be able to obtain and maintain privileged access to DoD systems in accordance with applicable Privileged Access Agreements and DFARS 252.239-7001 requirements.

Experience: Five (5) years of experience in the following:

• Cybersecurity Engineering Test and Evaluation (T&E) or Authorization and Assessment (A&A) (formerly C&A) related field.
• Information Assurance tools such as Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS).
• Microsoft Windows Operating System Administration including Windows 11 Windows 10 Windows 7 and Windows XP (at a minimum).
• Command line interface PowerShell and performing automated tasking through use of code.
• Physical Requirements: The candidate must be able to travel to other worksites as required and with or without reasonable accommodation be able to sit stand use computers and monitors and perform duties in an office environment for extended periods. The candidate must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. on occasion (e.g. moving a case of paper or similar task) that may occur occasionally.

Benefits: The company offers the following benefits to permanent full-time employees:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Group health plans
• Income protection and supplemental benefits
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Pet insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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