Senior Information Systems Security Specialist

6 days ago


Alexandria Virginia, United States UIC Alaska Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Systems Security Specialist to join our team at UIC Alaska. As a key member of our security team, you will be responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our information systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in the implementation and enforcement of all DoD IS cybersecurity policies and procedures, as defined by cybersecurity-related documentation.
  • Ensure that all users have the requisite security clearances and access authorization, and are aware of their cybersecurity responsibilities for DoD IS systems under their purview.
  • Initiate protective or corrective measures when a cybersecurity incident or vulnerability is discovered, and ensure process is in place for authorized users to report all cybersecurity-related events and potential threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Develop procedures to ensure system users are aware of their cybersecurity responsibilities before granting access to DoD information systems.
  • Support the Risk Management Framework (RMF) system categorization process and memorandum for Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability impact level determinations.
  • Ensure that cybersecurity requirements are integrated into the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) for that system or DoD Component.
  • Ensure that cybersecurity security requirements are appropriately identified in computer environment operation procedures.
  • Develop security requirements and maintain a list of hardware, software, and services acquisitions specific to cybersecurity programs.
  • Ensure that IA and IA-enabled software, hardware, and firmware comply with appropriate security configuration guidelines, policies, and procedures.
  • Create and review System Security Plans (SSPs), as required.
  • Prepare for Assess and Authorize (A&A) and Security Control Assessor (SCA) validations and/or inspections, and ensure that cybersecurity inspections, tests, and reviews are coordinated.
  • Prepare and maintain documents and artifacts for the Assess and Authorize (A&A), Authority to Connect (ATC), Assess Only (AO), Interim Authority to Test (IATT), and Security Control Assessor-Validator (SCA-V) inspections, and ensure that cybersecurity inspections, tests, and reviews are implemented.
  • Evaluate the presence and adequacy of security measures proposed or provided in response to requirements contained in program documents.
  • Advise the Authorizing Official/Authorizing Official Designated Representative and Security Control Assessor (SCA) of any changes affecting the enclave's cybersecurity risk level and security posture.
  • Ensure that IAT Levels I-III, IAM Levels I and II, and anyone with privileged access performing IA functions receive the necessary initial and sustaining cybersecurity training and certification(s) to carry out their cybersecurity duties.
  • Analyze identified security strategies and recommend the best approach or practice for the enclave.
  • Evaluate and approve development efforts to ensure that baseline security safeguards are appropriately installed.
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the enclaves' cybersecurity security procedures and safeguards to ensure they provide the intended level of protection.
  • Ensure that implementation and verification of compliance with the command's or organization's SOP address the reporting of security violations and incidents to the servicing Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP).
  • Evaluate and approve development efforts follow the Interim Authority to Test (IATT) and/or the Assess Only process to ensure that baseline security safeguards are appropriately installed and mitigated.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related field is required.
  • Four years (4+) of relevant technical experience is required.
  • Intermediate-to-advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
  • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time.
  • Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically.
Security Clearance Requirements

Must currently hold a security clearance at the Top Secret level, may be required to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance upon hire.



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