Cybersecurity Task Lead

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 24 Month(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

Technical and Administrative Cybersecurity expertise
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Job Details

We need following candidate:

Title: Cybersecurity Task Lead

Duration: 24+ Months

Location: Rockville, MD & Washington DC

Position Requirements:
0. Demonstrate both Technical and Administrative Cybersecurity expertise such that the candidate can perform and manage both technical tasks and governance tasks.
1. Demonstrate 8-10 years of IT security experience in the IT security Federal arena as an ISSO or related position;
2. Possess applicable certifications and credentials such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent by a recognized and reputable organization.
3. Possess Project Management experience of at least 5 to 8 years to include developing and managing project plans and self management of an assigned task. Possibly holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
4. In-depth knowledge of laws, directives, orders, etc., pertaining to IT security and directing Federal government agencies.
5. Understanding of security requirements in various environments to include secured and non-secured.
6. Familiarity with general IT security products (hardware, software, and services), technologies, protocols, and best practices as related to SA&A. This would include Cloud Service Providers (CSPs), scanning tools, account administration tools and the like.
7. Prior experience writing documentation to satisfy NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) guidance, FISMA (Federal Information Security Management Act), FISCAM (Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual), White House Memorandums and other federal regulations.
8. Proficient written and oral communications skills.
9. Work with System Security personnel to include Engineers and System Administrators to properly document data flows, system architecture, and other necessary diagrams/charts.
10. Knowledge and experience with the NIST 800-53 Rev5 or the applicable version released, as well as ability to properly document security control implementation statements.

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