Lead Cybersecurity Specialist

Lead Cybersecurity Specialist

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a senior cybersecurity specialist for the Engineering, Professional, and Administrative Support Services contract, supporting the USAF Information Assurance Technical Assistance Center.

JOB DETAILS

LOCATION: San Antonio, TX

JOB STATUS: Full time

TRAVEL: Occasional travel

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Top Secret

EDUCATION: MA/MS

CERTIFICATIONS: DoD 8570.01-M IAT level III certification

EXPERIENCE LEVEL: 12 years cybersecurity experience of which 5 years must be in the DoD; or 15 years experience with B.S. in lieu of MA/MS, 5 of which must be in the DoD; or 20 years experience in lieu of BA/BS/MA/MS, of which 8 must be in the DoD.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Author, monitor, and record system information in RMF Knowledge Service (KS). Prepare and record system, security status, and portfolio management information into the Enterprise Information Technology Data Repository (EITDR) for Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA); Security, Interoperability, Supportability, Sustainability, Usability (SISSU); Clinger Cohen Act; and other statutory compliance.
• Author, review, certify, and/or maintain information awareness (IA) and security management plans to include RMF Implementation Plans, System Security Management Plans, Information Support Plans, Program Protection Plans (PPPs), Security Risk Analyses, Security Vulnerability and Countermeasure Analyses, Security Concepts of Operations, Operational Security (OPSEC) Plans, and other system/network security related documents.
• Coordinate Trusted Systems and Networks (TSN) and Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) evaluation of program information, software, and hardware throughout the program life cycle.
• Review and evaluate Contractor classified data submissions for compliance with the appropriate Security Classification Guide (SCG).
• Standardizes and executes quality control for development and facilitation of program protection plans, Anti-Tamper Plans, Cybersecurity Strategy, applicable sections of the Life Cycle Management Plan, and Acquisition Strategy (production).
• Support authorization and accreditation (A&A) efforts, to include assessing and guiding the quality and completeness of A&A activities, task, and resulting artifacts mandated by governing DoD and Air Force policies (i..e., Risk Management Framework (RMF))
• Recommend policies and procedures to ensure the reliability of and accessibility to information systems and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data
• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessment to planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs
• Promote awareness of security issues among management and ensure sound security principles are reflected in organization's vision and goals
• Conduct system security evaluations, audits, and reviews,
• Recommend systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures
• Recommend and implement programs to ensure that system, network and data users are aware of, understand, and adhere to system security policy and procedure
• Participate in network and systems design to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security policies
• Facilitate the gathering, analysis, and preservation of evidence used in the prosecution of computer crimes
• Assess security events to determine impact and implementing corrective actions
• Ensure the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT services.
• Perform the Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) duties in an Information Assurance Workforce System Architecture and Engineering (IASAE) position as outlined in AFI 33-200, AFI 33-210, and AFMAN 33-285 for assigned systems.
• Perform Information System Security Manager (ISSM) duties as outlined in DoDI 8510.01.
• Perform the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) duties as outlined in DoDI 8510.01.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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