Cybersecurity Specialist

Contingent Upon Award We are seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to ensure the integrity and compliance of a Federal customer's. The ideal candidate will lead the coordination and provide technical guidance for work items not directly maintained by our team. This role involves collaborating closely with the customer's ISSO and providing essential support to maintain the security and compliance of the systems. Key Responsibilities: * Guidance for Security Maintenance: Develop and provide technical strategy and guidance for security maintenance tasks, focusing on network and operating system security. This may involve direct communication with the data center or designated Govt personnel. * Security Findings Research and Remediation: Actively support the remediation of security findings and incidents within the customer's infrastructure and applications by offering subject matter expertise for analyzing, responding to, and mitigating security issues identified during periodic scans and reports. * Support for Security Documentation: Respond to data calls for the development and update of security documentation, including Risk Action Forms (RAFs), Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs), security hardening measures, and Corrective Action Plans. Ensuring deadlines are met 95% of the time, barring uncontrollable external factors. * NIST Access Management Compliance: Collaborate with the ISSO to ensure compliance with NIST SP-800-53 and NIST SP-800-53A access management controls, maintaining up-to-date adherence to these standards. Qualifications Qualifications: * 5-7 years of relevant experience, at least 3 years of that experience should be in RMF * Active secret security clearance * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field. * Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+) preferred. * Demonstrated experience with NIST standards. * Strong technical background in network and operating system security. * Experience in security documentation and vulnerability remediation. * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Additional Requirements: * Proven track record of meeting deadlines and efficiently managing security findings. * Experience in a Federal IT security environment is highly desired. EEO Employer F/M/Vet/Disabled