COLSA is hiring: Cybersecurity Specialist-Advanced/IAT III in Colorado Springs

This is a full-time temporary position with employment expected to last approximately 8 months.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential Functions):

• Applies knowledge of Cyber policy, procedures, and workforce structure to develop, implement, and maintain a cyber-secure environment

• Supports, monitors, tests, and troubleshoots hardware and software IA problems pertaining to the enclave environment

• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish enclave security related goals

• May lead and direct the work of others and / or supervise IAT personnel

• Works independently to solve problems quickly and completely; Reports to government managers for enclave operational requirements

• Serves as a recognized expert in developing strategies, policies, and programs related to cyberspace operations in the Area of Responsibility (AOR)

• Compiles, edits, coordinates, and updates cybersecurity strategies, policies, directives, and guidance to implement cybersecurity operational requirements within the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service

• Advises senior leadership of cybersecurity challenges, issues, and opportunities for improvements

• Advises supervisory personnel on matters related to analysis, audit, and remediation for the protection of Missile Defense Agency information and resources

• Senior level experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) techniques, policies, and procedures

• Identifies threats and vulnerabilities of computer system(s) and developing Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our "Family of Professionals!" Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here (https://www.colsa.com/culture_benefits/) .

Required SkillsRequired Experience

• Bachelors Degree (or higher) in STEM/Cyber related field

• Minimum of 10 plus years of work-related experience

• Must have current IAT III (or better) certification

• Must have a technical certification or 5 years experience with McAfee Endpoint Security, Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Splunk and/or experience implementing network/enclave/system security toolsets with experience reviewing technical assessment reports and prioritizing technical corrective actions.

• Must achieve certification in required tools within 6 months of hire date

• Strong knowledge base preferred in the areas of: real-time security situational awareness, operational network systems, and security monitoring

• Ability to clearly present and communicate technical approaches and finding

• Active SECRET security clearance. U.S Citizenship required.

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.