Security Assessment Specialist

1 day ago


Silver Spring, Maryland, United States Zen Strategics LLC Full time
About Zen Strategics LLC

Zen Strategics LLC is a leading provider of innovative cybersecurity solutions, dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technologies and proactive security measures to protect our clients' digital assets.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Security Assessment Specialist to join our team. As a Security Assessment Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely accomplishment of our client's security controls assessments in accordance with DOC, NOAA, and NWS policies and procedures for implementation of the Risk Management Framework.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct assessments on Cloud systems, blended On Prem systems with cloud components, including combinations of Software as a Service (SAAS), Platform as a Service (PAAS) and Infrastructure as a Service (IAAS) topologies.
  • Schedule and conduct penetration tests.
  • Develop and implement security standards and best practices for cloud infrastructure and solutions in AWS, Azure, OCI, and GCP cloud platforms hosted in FedRAMP and FedRAMP environments.
  • Assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities by scheduling, preparing, reviewing, and updating authorization packages.
  • Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media.
Requirements
  • BS in Information Technology, Project Management, or Cybersecurity preferred.
  • At least 5 years of recent experience (within the last 6 years) in applying IT security concepts, methodologies, principles, procedures and using industry-standard IT security tools.
  • At least 5 years of recent experience (within the last 6 years) with enterprise architecture methodologies, concepts, procedures, principles, and tools.
  • At least 5 years of recent experience (within the last 6 years) in contingency planning and backup and recovery best practices and application of NIST guidance in this area.
  • At least 5 years of recent experience (within the last 6 years) in using technical testing tools (Tenable Security Center, ArcSight, IBM Big Fix, etc.).
  • At least 5 years of recent experience (within the last 6 years) in conducting penetration testing or the ability to bring in a penetration tester when required.
  • At least 5 years of performing assessments of Federal Information Systems using the Risk Management Framework.
  • US Citizenship Required.
  • Possess at least one of the following professional certifications required by DOC Enterprise Cybersecurity Policy (ECP) Annex C-1: Information System Security Training for Significant Roles for a Certification Agent/Security Controls Assessor.
What We Offer

Zen Strategics LLC offers a dynamic and challenging work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. We are committed to delivering innovative solutions and ensuring the highest standards of security for our customers' digital assets.



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