Cybersecurity Specialist (RMF)
Norfolk, VA
Full Time
Entry Level
Job Summary:
DT Professional Services is seeking a Cybersecurity Support Specialist (RMF) to support the Department of Navy’s Commander, Operational Test and Evaluation Force (COMOPTEVFOR). The Cybersecurity Support Specialist will assist the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) in the development, review, endorsement and maintenance of cyber security certifications and accreditations. A DoD issued Secret Clearance is required.
As with any position, additional expectations exist. Some of these are, but are not limited to, adhering to normal working hours, meeting deadlines, following company policies as outlined by the Employee Handbook, communicating regularly with assigned supervisors, and staying focused on the assigned tasks.
Responsibilities:
DT Professional Services is seeking a Cybersecurity Support Specialist (RMF) to support the Department of Navy’s Commander, Operational Test and Evaluation Force (COMOPTEVFOR). The Cybersecurity Support Specialist will assist the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) in the development, review, endorsement and maintenance of cyber security certifications and accreditations. A DoD issued Secret Clearance is required.
As with any position, additional expectations exist. Some of these are, but are not limited to, adhering to normal working hours, meeting deadlines, following company policies as outlined by the Employee Handbook, communicating regularly with assigned supervisors, and staying focused on the assigned tasks.
Responsibilities:
- Act as the Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) by providing technical support for the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process
- Establish RMF Security Plan in eMASS
- Ensure proper Architecture, Boundary, and Dataflow diagrams are completed for systems being authorized
- Inventory and documentation of hardware/software/firmware within assessment boundary
- Develop Continuous Monitoring Strategy
- Completion of eMASS Implementation Plan based on Continuous Monitoring Strategy
- Ensure 100% execution of the approved Security Assessment Plan
- Ensure ACAS automated vulnerability scans are completed on all assets with-in assessment boundary and establish hardened baseline configuration with consistent, repeatable successful results
- Ensure system(s) are DISA STIG compliant - through SCAP scripts and manual checks
- Maintain the RMF POA&M to accurately portray the risk posture of assigned solutions
- Detail all relevant mitigation and remediation activities to vulnerabilities noted on the RMF POA&M through the Change Management Process
- Ensure all RMF documentation is updated based on change and vulnerability management efforts
- Perform continuous security reviews of RMF Security Controls (per approved continuous monitoring strategy)
- Support the development of the Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) and the development and update of the Security Authorization Package (SAP)
- Assemble all required documentation as outlined by the ISSM for the RMF packages
- Assess security controls, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scans in accordance with governing policies for servers, networking equipment, workstations, etc.
- Process, maintain compliance, and verify completion of ACAS, STIG, and SCAP files, report any open findings or vulnerabilities to the program, propose and implement mitigations as required and construct necessary POA&M when required
- Monitor cyber security compliance for all OPTEVFOR systems using tools to include but not limited to the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS), Vulnerability
- Remediation Asset Manager (VRAM), and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)
- Administer the ACAS server and vulnerability scans
- Apply security updates to the ACAS server application and Linux operating system as required
- Assist the ISSM in the development or modification of any policies, plans, and documentation required for the accreditation of all OPTEVFOR systems
- Administer and monitor Host Based Security System (HBSS) servers to maintain optimum operating status and install required server and client updates to HBSS components within mandated time-lines
- Make approved policy changes to HBSS configuration when required
- Provide a weekly status report which contains the progress of work on assigned tasks and future work plans for the upcoming week
- Other duties as assigned
- An Active DoD issued Secret Security clearance is required
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- The Contractor shall meet the applicable DCWF Work Role [722] Foundation Qualifications, Intermediate which include:
- Education: Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university, unless continuous work in the relevant discipline can be demonstrated; OR
- Training: Offerings listed in DoD 8140 Training Repository OR
- Personnel Certification: (ISC)2 CERTIFIED AUTHORIZIATION PROFESSIONAL or COMPTIA ADVANCED SECURITY PRACTITIONER or EC-Council Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) or (ISC)2 CERTIFIED CLOUD SECURITY PROFESSIONAL (CCSP) or ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or (ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or CompTIA Cloud+ or (ISC)2 SYSTEMS SECURITY CERTIFIED PRACTITIONER (SSCP) OR
- Must have the proper and current cyber security qualifications to perform IT privileged administrative functions in accordance with the DoD Cyberspace Workforce Framework (DCWF) and the DoDM 8140.03, Cyberspace workforce qualification and management program
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