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Cybersecurity Specialist

NewGen Technologies, Washington, District of Columbia, United States


The Cybersecurity Specialist

provides technical analyses and guidance for the subject matter activities, technical reviews and preparation of deliverables. Provides Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) support for the Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) of the OPIS Applications, performing technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability or non-compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) standards and regulations, and recommending mitigation strategies.

This role is mixed remote within CONUS. The PoP will be primarily in contractor-provided facilities with the expectation of regular meetings at Government facilities in the National Capital Region.

Responsibilities

Manage or contribute to eMASS packages by working with existing Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) to accomplish and maintain Authorization to Operate (ATO)

Create all accreditation documentation required for submission for full ATO and address relevant security controls, be responsive to the Authorizing Official, and ensure that controls are addressed or added to a Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M)

Develop and maintain a System Security Plan (SSP) and conduct periodic reviews to ensure compliance with the SSP

Ensure Configuration Management (CM) for security-related Information System (IS) software, hardware, and firmware are maintained and documented

Requirements

Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility

Possess CISSP or CISM Certification

At least 10 years of progressive experience in the cybersecurity field

Demonstrated experience in various areas of cybersecurity and compliance, including risk management, managing computer systems and security tools and protocols; development of cybersecurity strategies and policies, legal and regulatory frameworks for public and/or private entities

Demonstrated experience in managing stakeholder relationships at senior levels of government

Expert knowledge of current cybersecurity tools and systems, software security, RMF Compliance, legal and regulatory requirements

Demonstrated experience managing information assurance processes and supporting IT services while facilitating compliance with security standards

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of USG

Ability to produce detailed reports, documentation and presentations

Desired Skills

Experience with RMF Compliance

Strong understanding of cybersecurity tools, architecture, and standards

Experience with the DoD and government software development

Experience engaging senior government officials

About Us For more than 20 years, NewGen Technologies has solved our clients’ toughest IT challenges with integrity, security, and outstanding service by delivering both technology and talent. We have helped secure borders, have used artificial intelligence (AI) to fight terror, aided the identification of criminals, and have helped to prevent crime through the introduction of biometrics. Our team of Highly Cleared Specialists have hard-to-find skills and expertise in a wide spectrum of technologies to provide solutions that transform business processes and solve problems of national significance.

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