IT Security Specialist (Level II)
Washington, District of Columbia
Employer: Silotech Group, Inc.
Industry: IT
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Overview
Silotech Group is seeking a Level II Information Assurance (IT Security Specialist) to support the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). This key role is integral to ensuring that CISA's systems comply with Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), DHS Sensitive Systems Policy Directive 4300A, and applicable NIST guidelines. Our mission is to provide our clients with technical excellence and robust security solutions that foster innovation, integrity, and outstanding service.
Location
DC
Clearance Requirements
Candidate must possess an active TOP SECRET clearance
Essential Role and Responsibilities
Qualifications
Education
Experience
Certifications
Silotech Group is seeking a Level II Information Assurance (IT Security Specialist) to support the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). This key role is integral to ensuring that CISA's systems comply with Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), DHS Sensitive Systems Policy Directive 4300A, and applicable NIST guidelines. Our mission is to provide our clients with technical excellence and robust security solutions that foster innovation, integrity, and outstanding service.
Location
DC
Clearance Requirements
Candidate must possess an active TOP SECRET clearance
Essential Role and Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive security assessments to evaluate the weaknesses or deficiencies in CISA's information systems.
- Prepare detailed security assessment reports summarizing findings from the evaluations and recommend corrective actions.
- Support the Security Control Assessment (SCA) Team in testing and analyzing system-specific, common, and hybrid controls.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant security requirements and assist in maintaining necessary documentation for Assessment and Authorization (A&A).
- Collaborate closely with system stakeholders and other IT security professionals to ensure systems maintain their Authority to Operate (ATO).
- Participate in the development of security protocols and measures to enhance the overall information security framework.
- Provide inputs to improve security processes and support ongoing compliance efforts according to federal mandates.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree with 5 years' experience, or
- High School diploma with 10 years' experience in a related field (e.g., Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Security).
Experience
- Proven experience in IT security, particularly within government or high-security environments.
- Strong background in conducting security assessments and familiarity with FISMA, DHS directives, and NIST publications.
- Experience with security control assessments and risk management.
- Ability to communicate complex security concepts and risks effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Certifications
- Preferred certifications include Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or similar.
Created: 2024-05-03
Reference: 1432
Country: United States
State: District of Columbia
City: Washington
ZIP: 20010
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