IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Journeyman)

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential functions)

• Perform RMF activities leading to system RMF acceptance IAW DoDI 8510.01, NIST 800-series special publications, USAF policy and instructions, and AFRL RMF guidance as applicable on Engineering Directorate IT systems in networked, standalone and Amazon Web Services (AWS) / Azure cloud configurations.
• Shall also possess and be able to utilize experience in implementing and enforcing IT security policies and procedures, reviewing IT security requirements to determine impact to existing procedures and be fully competent in the execution of RMF system requirements, be capable of identifying vulnerabilities and risks of IT systems, and be able to write necessary get well plans for any deficiencies that cannot be immediately corrected, recommending solutions with little or no supervision.
• Accomplish system categorization, security control selection, security control implementation, security control assessment, and security control monitoring, including but not limited to accomplishing the RMF steps as outlined in DoDI 8510.01 on a system-by-system basis.
• Develop review, and update the necessary documentation associated with achieving RMF accreditation of each system as required. The Contractor needs to apply the currently accepted methods for documenting the RMF status of each system within the DoD environment.
• Coordinate RMF tasks associated with the effort with Engineering Directorate IT Management Branch personnel and its cybersecurity liaison.
• Comply with various DoD and AF RMF policies including, but not limited to, the following:
  • DoDI 8500.01 - Cybersecurity
  • DoDI 8510.01 - Risk Management Framework for DoD Information Technology
  • DoD 8570.01M - Information Assurance Training/Certification/Workforce Management
  • CNSSI 1253 - Security Categorization/Control Selection for National Security Systems
• NIST 800-series Special Publications (SP), Computer Security, including; SP 800-53 - Security Controls and Assessment Procedures, AFI 17-130 - Air Force Cybersecurity Program Management, AFI 17-101 - Air Force Risk Management Framework (RMF) Program, and AFI Series 17 Cyberspace

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Required Experience

One of the following combinations of education/experience:

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related field and at least 7 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, three of which must be in the DoD;

• OR, a High School diploma and 15 years of directly related experience, five of which must be in the DoD.

Minimum of five years' experience for networked and cloud systems

IAM Level II certification or higher

Previous Assessment and Authorization (A&A) experience, including RMF, of Air Force and DoD information systems.

U.S. Citizenship required; Active DoD Secret Clearance 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.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 business days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

COLSA offers a comprehensive and customizeable benefits program which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Supplemental Income Protection Programs, 401(k) with company match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education & Certification Reimbursement, Employee Discount Program, Wellness Program, Paid Time Off and Holidays.

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