Cybersecurity Specialist IV - JANUS Research Group

Candidates must have an active Secret clearance and verify, before applying, that you meet the minimum requirements of the position.

This position is contingent on contract award

Job Title: Cybersecurity Specialist IV

Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Specialist IV to serve as a subject matter expert for all cybersecurity and information technology aspects of assigned programs. The successful candidate will perform top-level system architecture-related design, development, integration, testing, installation, and troubleshooting. You will be responsible for translating military operational and mission requirements into practical systems concepts and design performance requirements. Additionally, you will participate in program reviews, design reviews, and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) as the cybersecurity specialist/engineer on assigned programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform top-level system architecture-related design, development, integration, testing, installation, and troubleshooting.
• Translate military operational and mission requirements into practical systems concepts and design performance requirements.
• Participate in post-awards, program reviews, design reviews, and IPTs as the cybersecurity specialist/engineer on assigned programs.
• Evaluate design efforts from a cybersecurity viewpoint to ensure integration of all required cybersecurity products and adequacy of analyses.
• Prepare and review cybersecurity-related test plans, procedures, and reports on technical adequacy for both Government and contractor tests, as well as related failure reports.
• Review and evaluate system performance against cybersecurity-related specification requirements, monitor and assess field performance, and assess the risk of meeting user and specification requirements.
• Prepare and evaluate cybersecurity security strategies for requested programs.
• Execute day-to-day certification and accreditation activities for a project team.
• Serve as a consultant to other team members and mentor the workforce on Cybersecurity matters.
• Evaluate Cybersecurity products, procedures, and system architecture used on past programs and establish new and innovative cybersecurity strategies.
• Identify issues and brief the PM on possible courses of action and their impact.

Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Cybersecurity or Equivalent (as determined by the Government).
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• 20 years of relevant experience.
• Extensive experience in operational Cyber Security accreditation and certification of embedded systems accredited at Secret level and below.
• Extensive understanding of AR 25-2 and the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), including recent experience (less than 2 years old) in obtaining system accreditation using the DoD RMF and the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) software.
• Extensive experience preparing recommended IA approval and supporting information documentation and understanding of systems engineering processes.
• Extensive experience in Network Security Architecture.
• Extensive understanding of the DoD standards guiding the development of cybersecurity policy, requirements, integration, engineering, and certification and accreditation.
• Ability to perform security analyses and risk/vulnerability assessments.

If you have the necessary expertise and are looking to join a dynamic team where you can make a significant impact in the field of cybersecurity, we encourage you to apply for this position.

JANUS strives to provide opportunities for career growth through training and development. We also offer an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products. As part of a total rewards program, employees can benefit from our referral bonus program, and other various employee awards. JANUS Research Group takes pride in our benefit package and rewards program which has earned us the certification of a Great Place to Work™

JANUS Research Group provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you request to express interest in a position by e-mailing: Alisha Pollard, Director of Human Resources at alisha.pollard@janusresearch.com or calling (706) 364-9100. Please state your request for assistance in your message. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a specific position within JANUS Research Group will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with JANUS Research Group.

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