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Job Title: Specialist, Cyber Intelligence

Job Code: 19366

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80-Reg

Job Description: 

ISSO provides protection and safeguarding of information systems under the guidance of the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) and work closely with the Information System Owner on assigned government-authorized systems. Recommend department training needs and security tools acquisition and or training. Additionally, the ISSO have the detailed knowledge and expertise required to manage the security aspects of an information system and is assigned responsibility for the day-to-day security operations of a system. Candidate is knowledgeable in information technology and information system security best practices.

Works with the Program and IT Admin functions to ensure security auditing tools are working as designed and optimized to present actionable alerts and information for the ISSOs conducting audit reviews. Works with Program/Industrial Security to prepare, participate in, and remediate Customer inspection activities or findings. Builds strong coalitions with these functional teams to ensure the overall success of the Cybersecurity Programs.

Essential Functions:

Oversee day-to-day security operations of government-authorized information systems.Ensure compliance with DAAPM, NISPOM Ch8, ICD 503, and NIST 800-53.Develop, manage, and close POA&Ms in support of A&A and project management processes.Conduct ongoing security monitoring to meet RMF Continuous Monitoring requirements, including all weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual requirements.Utilize tools such as Nessus, Tenable Security Center, ACAS, and Splunk to interpret logs, reduce audit data, and ensure compliance with security baselines.Work with IT Admins to ensure security tools (auditing, scanning, and alerting) are operational and optimized.Partner with Program/Industrial Security to prepare for, participate in, and address findings from customer inspections.Build strong coalitions with functional teams to enhance Cybersecurity Program success.Audit and configure Windows and Linux systems to meet DISA STIG and SCAP compliance standards.Validate system security settings, hardening measures, and patch management efforts.Recommend department training needs and security tool acquisition to enhance team capabilities.Mentor and lead teammates by sharing expertise in system security best practices and technologies.Analyze and report on cybersecurity metrics to leadership.Continuously assess system security posture and implement improvements based on evolving threats and inspection results.Stay current with cybersecurity trends, tools, and processes to enhance program effectiveness.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant cyber experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related cyber experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related cyber experience.Active Secret security clearance.Security+ Certification or IAT Level 2 Certification.Minimum 3 years of prior relevant experience including interpreting vulnerability scanning results (preferably Nessus or Tenable Security Center); 1+ years’ experience reviewing workstation, server, firewall, & IPS logs; 1+ years’ experience with SIEM tools.Experience auditing Windows and Linux environments.Experience as an ISSO supervising or managing cybersecurity on classified systems under DAAPM, NISPOM Ch8, ICD 503, and/or NIST 800-53.Experience developing, managing, and providing evidence to close POA&Ms associated with the A&A and project management processes.Experience with DISA STIGs and SCAP Compliance Checker.Exceptional verbal, written, interpersonal and presentation skills, customer relationship building skills, analytical skills and ability to lead/mentor teammates.High level of personal motivation and initiative to learn and acquire new skills.

Preferred Additional Skills:

ISSO experience under the DAAPM.ISSO experience with eMASS.Experience with audit reduction tools like Splunk.Experience with Linux or Unix operating systems.Flexibility to adjust to changing requirements, schedules, and priorities.Experience working in a military/DOD environment.Able to socialize ideas, make recommendations, and gain team consensus.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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