Cybersecurity Consultant

Overview

LMI is currently seeking a Cybersecurity Consultant to support our United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) customer. The ideal candidate will have had roles on several project teams which were focused in the areas listed in the Responsibilities section below. This is a full-time position located onsite in Washington, DC. Situational telework may be authorized by the Government.

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Responsibilities

Candidates will have experience supporting initiatives across CBP organizational components, and must possess strong client, written and verbal communication skills.  Candidate shall assist assigned CBP programs and projects in all activities involving Security Engineering and Certification and Accreditation of Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure including the following areas:  

• Ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools
• Implementation of higher-level security requirements such as those resulting from laws, regulations, or Presidential directives
• Integration of security design principles across disciplines and SELC
• Research and discovery of information protection needs against cyber-attacks and document information protection policies
• Review of proposed new systems, networks, and software designs for potential security risks
• Lead security related product selection and implementation activities
• Define the scope and level of detail for security plans and policies applicable to the system
• Institute measures to ensure security awareness and compliance
• Identify the need for changes based on new security technologies or threats
• Analyze change requests to the system for security posture impact
• Development and implementation of long-range plans for IT security systems that anticipate, identify, evaluate, mitigate, and minimize risks associated with IT systems vulnerabilities
• Review and evaluation of security incident response policies
• Manages security incident procedures
• Execution of all duties described in the DHS Information System Security Office
• Manage and maintain system authorization status (Authority to Test (ATT) and Authority to Operate (ATO)
• Support the development and review of Privacy Threshold Assessment (PTA) documents for systems
• Work effectively with CBP Office of Information Technology (OIT) teams to ensure secure operation of all systems within the area of responsibility as designated by the client
• Ensure continuous monitoring strategies, verify corrective actions, and work effectively with other groups to ensure effective, ongoing security posture for systems
• Manage security documentation utilizing the CSAM system
• Other cybersecurity related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or Computer Science desired.
• Minimum of 3-10 years experience carrying out ISSO and RMF related activities in federal government cybersecurity environments desired.
• Security+, Network +, CCNA, CISA, or other DoD 8570 IAM level 1 certifications desired.  CISSP certification preferred.
• Good people management, communication, attention to detail, and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated on-the-job experience using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Must be proactive and highly motivated to support customer needs and ensure continued security for customer systems in keeping with federal guidance and DoD specific requirements.
• Must have experience utilizing the CSAM system for cybersecurity documentation management.
• All position require eligibility to acquire CBP BI, for which you must be a U.S Citizen.  Highly Preferred: Active U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) BI.

• This position is contingent upon completion of CBP BI and customer approval.

Target salary range: $104,661 - $ $184,203

Disclaimer: 

The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.