Patrick Space Force Base, FL · Information Technology
Position Title: Cybersecurity Specialist Position Type: On-Site Location(s):Patrick Space Force Base, FL Clearance: Active Secret
Description
Waypoint’s client has an immediate opening for those ready for a Cybersecurity Specialist. This opportunity designs, develops, modifies, evaluates, and implements new and existing Telemetry hardware systems, leading the technical aspects of a multi-disciplined project team.
Responsibilities:
Provide Cybersecurity (CS) support to the Launch and Test Range System (LTRS) across the Enterprise.
Participate in managing the LTRS Access Management Plan (LAMP) effort across the Range
Participate and lead in the efforts to create FISMA packages and renew LTRS Authorities to Operate (ATO)
Perform DoD Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities in accordance with the DIACAP and RMF process.
Develop, modify, and review A&A documentation.
Analyze the CS architecture of Range systems for compliance with DoD policies; develop and execute security test plans; and use security tools such as ACAS/Nessus, SCAP, and execution of STIGs.
Assess the CS risk of Range systems documenting them in formal risk assessments and supporting artifacts associated with the A&A process.
Organize, develop, and present briefings, written summaries, and written reports incorporating narrative, tabular and/or graphic elements.
Provide CS Subject Matter Expertise (SME) support to project teams.
Determine the security posture and CS accreditation readiness of systems and architectures.
Support engineering design teams by assessing network and system security design features and making recommendations concerning overall security accreditation readiness and compliance with IA/CS guidance and best practices.
Conduct Information Systems vulnerability assessment, risk mitigation, and Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) development and tracking; understanding and application of mitigation strategies.
Research policies, procedures, standards, and guidance, and apply under specific conditions for the protection of information and information systems.
Mentor CS Operation Specialists and Associates.
Required Skills:
Strong communication skills, written and oral, to interact with team members and customers.
Attention to detail and organizational skills.
Required Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two (2) years or more of Cybersecurity related experience in a team environment.
Strong understanding of DIACAP, RMF, ACAS, and Vulnerability Management
Virtualization expertise such as ESXI, ZEN, and VMWare
Strong experience with Microsoft Office.
Strong understanding of DIACAP, RMF, ACAS, and Vulnerability Management.
Knowledge of CS application software for example: Nessus, NMAP, SCAP, and STIG Viewer.
Technical expertise of operating systems such as Microsoft Windows Server 20XX, Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows XP, and Linux/Unix.
Networking-System Administration expertise to include knowledge of switches/routers, network protocols, account management, and the evaluation of audit logs.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
DoD 8570 IAT II or IAM II Certified (Security + CE or equivalent) or ability to obtain withing six (6) months of hire.
Ability to travel 20%
The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.