Senior Cyber Security Specialist

Job Description
MAXISIQ is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to lead Information Assurance (IA) activities for DoD Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO) systems in assuring all systems, components and services supported are in compliance with DoD and Federal security policies, processes, and procedures.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work in collaboration with the IA team to complete all Authority To Operate (ATO) activities, including implementing Information Security Management System policy, process, procedures, and technical controls;
implementing security assessments and authorizations (SA&
A) of the client's systems;
and ensuring that the processes for the client's systems continue to occur at the required intervals, or whenever major changes are implemented.
Lead transformation of DevSecOps practices introduction of Continuous ATO technical features.
Support the DoDI 8510 Risk Management Framework processes and ensure successful SA&
A of combat and weapon systems, ensuringall system cybersecurity documentation is current and compliant;
developing, reviewing and uploading documentation associated with securing/accrediting/maintaining National Security Systems (NSS).
Perform Oversight and Compliance Verification Assessment and Continuous Monitoring, Contingency Plan Development and Evaluation, Vulnerability Scanning and Auditing, and Security Program Assessment Support.
Analyze existing IA processes and procedures to meet new IT security requirements;
provide recommendationsfor improving security processes and procedures.
Author, maintain, and provide updates to system accreditation and authorization(A&
A) documentation, systemsecurity plans, security control implementation worksheets, and security certification requirements to support various DoD EMSO systems.
Be certified cybersecurity workforce professionals with knowledge and experience to ensure that the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of EMSO systems/platforms are maintained.
Will have experience conducting hardware and software hardening, testing, and certification services for NSS computing platforms and associated networks.
Salary:
$150,000 - $160,000 / yr