Cybersecurity Systems Assurance Specialist

2 weeks ago


Elkridge, Maryland, United States Farfield Systems, Inc Full time

Join Farfield Systems, Inc. as we strive to provide unparalleled expertise to our esteemed government clientele. Our commitment to excellence fosters an environment where your career can flourish alongside our growth.

We offer diverse opportunities across various agencies within the United States Government, allowing you to navigate your career path without the need to switch employers frequently.

Our motto: "Employee driven...customer focused." We specialize in building, operating, and securing networks and infrastructure.

*** This position requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance with a polygraph and U.S. Citizenship. ***

As a Cybersecurity Systems Assurance Specialist, you will:

  • Support the information assurance program for a specific program, organization, or system.
  • Assist in proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing security policies, standards, and methodologies.
  • Maintain the operational security posture of information systems to ensure compliance with established security policies and procedures.
  • Manage the security aspects of the information system and oversee daily security operations.
  • Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet the requirements for handling classified information.
  • Conduct vulnerability and risk assessments to facilitate certification and accreditation processes.
  • Provide configuration management for security software, hardware, and firmware.
  • Assess the security impact of system changes and manage those changes effectively.
  • Prepare and review essential documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, and Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages.
  • Support security authorization activities in accordance with NSA/CSS Information System Certification and Accreditation Process (NISCAP) and DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP).

Basic Qualifications:

  • A minimum of ten (10) years of experience as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) on programs and contracts of similar scope and complexity.
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field from an accredited institution is required. Alternatively, four (4) years of additional ISSO experience may substitute for the degree.
  • Experience must include at least two (2) of the following areas: current security tools, hardware/software security implementation, communication protocols, and encryption techniques/tools.
  • Compliance with DoD 8570 Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I or higher is mandatory.

We value each team member and are dedicated to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.


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