Information Systems Security Specialist II (Mid) and III (Senior)

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: SBG - Philadelphia, PA - Philadelphia, PA

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Information Technology

DESCRIPTION

SBG, a DSS, Inc. company, specializing in engineering, information technology, cyber-security, intelligence, and training, is looking for a hard-working results-oriented Information Systems Security Specialist II and III. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a positive attitude looking to join our rapidly growing company. The ideal candidates for this position have strong attention to detail, analytical and ethical, who can excel in a very fast-paced government contractor environment. This is an on-site role based in Philadelphia, PA.

**Contingent Upon Contract Award**

OVERVIEW

The Information System Security Engineer II and III is responsible for supporting all aspects of a Program Information Assurance (IA) processes tailored to include minimum qualification standards, fundamental awareness and familiarity to demonstrated competency with specific experience in Cyber Security, Engineering, Test & Evaluation, (T&E) and/or Security Control Assessor (SCA) under a Certification & Accreditation (C&A) and/or Assessment & Authorization (A&A) process. Must have active Secret clearance and be a .

The Information System Security Engineer II and III:

• Support all aspects of Program Information Assurance (IA) activities across the Certification & Accreditation (C&A) and/or Assessment & Authorization (A&A) lifecycle.
  
• Apply knowledge and experience in cybersecurity, engineering, Test & Evaluation (T&E), and/or Security Control Assessment (SCA) roles.
  
• Demonstrate working knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and/or prior experience with Defense Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP).
  
• Interpret and apply relevant security policies and guidance documents to support the development and maintenance of IA artifacts and traceability documents required for Authority to Operate (ATO) compliance.
  
• Evaluate and validate security solutions to ensure they meet system requirements for handling up to classified information.
  
• Maintain and/or oversee the operational security posture of assigned information systems or programs.
  
• Assist in the development and enforcement of system security policies, ensuring alignment with configuration management and change control processes.
  
• Plan, coordinate, and support the IT security program, aligning efforts with command leadership goals and mission objectives.
  

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
  
• Three (3) years (For Level II/Mid) or Seven (7) years (For Level III/Senior) professional experience capturing and refining information security operational and security requirements, and ensuring those requirements are properly addressed through purposeful architecting, design, development, and configuration; and implementing security controls, configuration changes, software/hardware updates/patches, vulnerability scanning, and securing configurations.
  
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.
  
• Hands-on experience with Information Assurance tools such as:
  
  • DISA Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
    
  • Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)
    
  • Interim Security Control Assessor (SCA) qualification may be required.
    

• Familiarity with cybersecurity policies and guidance to support:
  
  • Preparation and maintenance of security artifacts
    
  • Creation of traceability documentation
    
  • Compliance with Authority to Operate (ATO) requirement
    
• Ability to evaluate and validate security solutions for systems processing up to classified information.
  
• Experience maintaining and/or supervising the operational security posture of information systems or programs.
  
• Experience developing and enforcing system security policies, including support for configuration management and change control processes.
  
• At least 3 (for Mid Level) and 7 (for Senior Level) years of experience supporting one or more of the following within DoD or Federal environments:
  
  • Network and system security
    
  • Cybersecurity Service Providers (CSSP)
    
  • Cyber Red Teams
    
• With at least 3 of the following 6 focus areas:
  
  • Vulnerability Analysis
    
  • Network Security Monitoring
    
  • Incident Response / Forensics
    
  • Penetration Testing / Red Teaming
    
  • CND Infrastructure Support
    
  • CND Incident Response
    

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or an equivalent degree from an accredited college or university.

CERTIFICATION:

Required to have and maintain and current DoD 8570.1 IAT-II (Mid-Level), (or IAT-III for Senior-Level) Certifications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Standing

10% per day

Sitting

60% per day

Walking

5% per day

Stooping

0% per day

Lifting

• If traveling, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted (luggage, laptop, etc.)
  
• Up to 15 lbs. unassisted, several times a day (laptop, office equipment, office supplies, etc.)
  

Computer Work

100% per day

Telephone Work

60% per day

Reading

100% per day

Other, please specify

• Travel unassisted less up to 10% per year, via aircraft or privately owned vehicle.
  

SBG, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you need an accommodation seeking employment with SBG, Inc., please email or call . Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.

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