Cyber Security Specialist

2 months ago


Silver Spring, Maryland, United States OCT Consulting, LLC Full time
About the Role

OCT Consulting, LLC is a leading provider of management and technology consulting services to the federal government. We are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Security Specialist to join our team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the Risk Management Framework for a federal government client and ensure compliance with FISMA policies and regulations.
  • Administer and support Cyber Security Assessment and Management (CSAM) and ensure its latest versions are tested and updated.
  • Provide Risk Management Framework (RMF) services for the agency, including conducting ATO package compliance reviews and developing core security document templates.
  • Conduct SaaS product reviews, develop executive summaries, and provide centralized cyber security services.
  • Develop project plans for the implementation of CSAM functional capabilities and represent the client at DOC CSAM Program Meetings.
  • Develop metrics to measure the effectiveness of CSAM and conduct POAM status reviews and tracking.
  • Conduct and update Security Controls Assessment (SCA) on common controls and conduct corrective actions for RMF documentation and processes.
  • Develop specific role-based training and the Assessment & Authorization (A&A) assessor standard, and conduct online trainings as needed.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in a technical or business/management field from an accredited institution (preferred, but may be replaced by significant experience).
  • At least 3-5 years of proven experience in federal government or private sector working on GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) and FISMA compliance activities.
  • Cyber Security Assessment and Management (CSAM) experience or equivalent GRC tool.
  • Experience with leveraging and tailoring NIST Risk Management Framework.
  • Knowledge of Application Programming Interface (API) and API landing pages preferred.
  • Knowledge or experience working with the ServiceNow ticket system preferred.
  • Developed problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  • Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
Certifications
  • Information Technology Specialist – FISMA Compliance.
  • (ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Associate.
  • Cyber Security Assessment and Management (CSAM) certification.
  • (ISC)2 Certified Authorization Professional (CAP).
  • ISACA Certified Information Systems Manager (CISM).
  • GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC).
  • Certification Agent/Security Control Assessor.
  • ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
  • GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA).
  • Electronic Commerce Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
  • Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry leading provider with 3% employer contributions of the employee's gross salary.
  • Paid Time Off and Standard Government Holidays.
  • Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits.
  • Training Benefits.
Salary Range

$80,000-110,000 commensurate with experience.



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