Computer & Network Security Specialist, Senior

Chantilly, VA

OVERVIEW:

Eleccion is seeking a senior Computer & Network Security Specialist to serve as a technical management resource for information system security matters.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provides technical and programmatic Cyber Security and Information System Security Management Services to internal and external customers in support of network and information security systems.
  • Ensures the development and implementation of information security policy, requirements, and procedures within an organization’s business processes.
  • Reviews documentation from information obtained from customer using accepted guidelines such as RMF (Risk Management Framework). 
  • Provides assessment and authorization (A&A) management support by guiding the development of all documentation necessary to complete the A&A process to include system security plans, contingency plans, and other associated documentation.
  • Conducts complex vulnerability assessments to include; development of risk mitigation strategies with the customer; adjudicating based on assessing the vulnerabilities, threats, and risk associated with assessment.
  • Reviews system configurations and scan tool results in order to determine system compliance and report results. 
  • Analyzes policies and procedures against Federal laws and customer regulations and provides recommendations for closing gaps.
  • Develops strategies to comply with privacy, risk management, and e-authentication requirements.
  • Provides cyber security and information system security support for the development and implementation of security architectures to meet new and evolving security requirements.
  • Evaluates, develops and enhances security requirements, policy and tools.
  • Provides assistance in computer incident investigations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • BA/BS and 12+ years of experience or Masters and 10+ years of experience; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Demonstrated experience with customer's Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process (e.g. RMF, NIST800-53, ICD503)
  • Strong understanding of Cyber Security Policies
  • Strong understanding of Networks and IT systems
  • Strong communication skills
  • Demonstrated experience working with and across teams and handling multiple projects at once.
  • Understanding of strong security practices and working with Security Officers
  • Candidate should have accreditation tool experience
  • Candidate should have professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CASP, CISA, Security+)

All candidates must have a TS/SCI clearance with a Full-Scope Polygraph.

Eleccion provides a competitive, comprehensive benefits package for all our employees.