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

Job Details

Level ExperiencedJob Location SBG - Philadelphia, PA - Philadelphia, PAPosition Type Full TimeEducation Level 4 Year DegreeTravel Percentage Up to 25%Job Shift DayJob 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 US Citizen.

 

 

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 recruiting@sbgts.com or call (703) 299-9093. Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.

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