Security - Cyber Security Systems Designer from Quadrant Inc

Blue Grass, KY

About the Job

Job ID: 24-01816

Cyber Security Systems Designer
Blue Grass, KY

MUST:
Must have an Active or Interim Top Secret Clearance
Experienced Cyber Security Systems Designer
5+ years of overall applicable experience
May require Security Certifications such as CISSP or CISM
Working knowledge of RMF and eMASS.
Experience with policy creation, best business practices and general Cybersecurity governance.
Experience in RMF Assess and Authorize (A&A) and Cybersecurity inspection actions
Experience serving as Information System Security Manager, Representative (ISSM-R)
Experience managing all steps of the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) assess & authorize processes
Experience assessing security controls in accordance with NIST SP 800-53.
Experience creating Assess-only RMF instances for software packages
Experience developing Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M)
Experience creating policy, best business practices and general Cybersecurity governance.
Possess in-depth knowledge of all NIST and CNSSI publications related to RMF and security controls for national security systems (NSS).
Experience developing, maintaining and reporting FISMA metrics
Experience managing the Authority to Operate (ATO) lifecycle to include coordinating Security Control Assessor Validation (SCA-V).
Must be able to work independently.
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
Must be able to follow instructions and provide support to all team members.
Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or any related discipline

DUTIES:
Responsible for the overall maintenance of an organization's information technology security systems and protocols.
Design and implement security measures for hardware, software and network platforms to ensure protection from cyber attacks and any other possible harmful intrusions that could compromise or damage an organization's data and network infrastructure.
Asses existing cybersecurity systems and protocols and design and implement upgrades to existing measures as well as implementing new procedures.
Govern and monitor the IT security posture of all network enclaves, unclassified and classified, as well as provide authority on Cybersecurity policies.
Work closely with the client regarding policy creation, best business practices, and general Cybersecurity governance.
Function as the primary POC for all RMF Assess and Authorize (A&A) responsibilities and Cybersecurity inspection actions.
Responsible for all activities relating to Cybersecurity procedures and systems.
Confer with and advise subordinates on administrative policies and procedures and resolving technical problems, priorities, and methods.
Consult with and advise other support teams regarding internal controls and security procedures.
Prepare activities and progress reports relating to the information systems audit function.
Task for Cybersecurity Support (Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assess & Authorize)
Manage all steps of the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) assess & authorize process.
Develop Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) for registered systems.
Support the management and maintenance of the System Security Plan (SP).
Assess security controls in accordance with NIST SP 800-53.
Possess in-depth knowledge of all NIST and CNSSI publications related to RMF and security controls for national security systems (NSS).
Maintain ISSM and Program Management (PM) functionality within the instance of eMASS for client systems.
Register new systems within eMASS as required.
Obtain Interim Authority to Test (IATT) authorization for new systems.
Create Assess-only RMF instances for software packages (NETCOM Certificate of Networthiness replacement).
Develop and maintain System-level artifacts for associated systems within eMASS.
Coordinate the development of technology-level artifacts with other teams.
Advise other teams on STIG compliance and mitigation strategies.
Manage the Authority to Operate (ATO) lifecycle for associated systems, to include coordinating Security Control Assessor Validation (SCA-V) teams.
Develop and maintain FISMA metrics for DoD Cybersecurity scorecard reporting.
Maintain FISMA metric reporting within the client system.
Advise client CISO, and ISSM of all DoD RMF matters related to associated systems.
Ensure STIG checklists and associated artifacts for all technologies are reviewed, and validation results are posted to the client portal.

Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.