Information System Security Specialist Tech Lead

Job Family:
IT Cyber Security

Travel Required:
None

Clearance Required:
Ability to Obtain Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI)

What You Will Do:

• Individual shall demonstrate a working knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process and/or include prior experience with the Defense Information Assurance & Certification Accreditation Process (DIACAP) and/or Cyber Security Service Providers (CSSPs).
• Individual shall have experience working with Information Assurance tools such as DISA Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS), Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), or Host Based Security System (HBSS) and may be required to hold an Interim Security Control Assessor qualification.
• Individual shall be familiar with security policies & guidance documents to assist with the preparation and maintenance of process artifacts, traceability documents purposed for compliance with Authority to Operate (ATO) requirements or CSSP Accreditation. The specialist shall be capable of evaluating security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing up to classified information, and supervise and/or maintain the operational security posture for an information system or program.
• Personal shall be capable of evaluating security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing up to classified information, and supervise and/or maintain the operational security posture for an information system or program. Individual shall have experience assisting or developing system security policy and ensuring compliance of change management and configuration control processes.

What You Will Need:

• Minimum of THREE (3) years of practical experience demonstrating competency in Cybersecurity, Engineering, Test & Evaluation (T&E) or Assessment & Authorization (A&A)/ Certification & Accreditation (C&A) related field.
• Three (3) years of experience supporting network and system security support, Cyber Security Service Providers or Cyber Red Teams or equivalents within the DoD or Federal government.
• Eligibility for TS/SCI Clearance
• Experience with the following Cyber Areas:
  • Vulnerability Analysis
  • Network Security Monitoring,
  • Incident Response/Forensics,
  • Penetration Test/Red Teaming.
• Hold Information Assurance Technical (IAT) II certification.
• Hold at least one of the following Certifications:
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional
  • CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor
  • Certified Ethical Hacker

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Certifications:
  • IAT Level III certification
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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