Information System Security Specialist
Washington, D.C.
Full Time Entry-level / Junior Clearance required USD 124K+
Allegheny Science & Technology
Areas of Expertise AST’s impact comes from our experience and our highly-qualified staff of 120+ dedicated and knowledgeable professionals. We leverage this knowledge to provide critical support in the areas of applied science & technology,...Allegheny Science & Technology (AST) is seeking a skilled Information System Security Specialist to join our team and support our FBI customer who requires full lifecycle support for legacy voice capabilities to include enhancements/changes to existing capabilities, as well as new capabilities.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Managing the security entities by conducting risk assessments, enforcing security policies, and supporting incident response activities.
- Performing audit logging, documenting access control, and tracking security training
- Managing the Authority to Operate (ATO) processes, ensuring systems meet security standards and compliance requirements.
- Conducting vulnerability scanning.
- Tracking, analyzing, and resolving vulnerabilities.
- Managing security assessments, compliance, and using specialized tools to monitor and protect critical infrastructure.
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED (Required), bachelor’s degree in a related field (Preferred); additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Seven (7) years of related experience.
- Primary Product Knowledge: Xacta 360, Xacta.io, JCAM, Tenable Nessus, Splunk
Other Qualifications:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Top Secret Clearance.
- Must be able to successfully pass an FBI Polygraph prior to starting work.
- 10-20% travel is required.
Multiple factors contribute to determining the final pay for a position. These include, but are not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and competencies that align with the specific role, geographic location, educational background, and contract provisions related to labor categories specific to the position. We are committed to offering a competitive compensation package that reflects the value and expertise that each candidate brings to our team.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is $124,000 - $174,000.
Tags: Clearance Compliance Incident response Nessus Polygraph Risk assessment Security assessment Splunk Top Secret Top Secret Clearance Vulnerabilities
Perks/benefits: Competitive pay
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