IT Security Specialist | Arlington, VA

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  • Location: Arlington, VA

  • Company: Silosmashers

approaches, and proven methodologies that enable customers to break down organizational silos and optimize operational efficiency to achieve peak performance and mission success. Come join our team! Summary: Assist with identifying, developing, and implementing Ongoing Authorization pilot programs, best practices, and general guidance for use across CISA.

Job Duties: Validating the system package for OA eligibility backssment of Control Allocation Table (CAT) controls Managing execution of Monitoring Controls · Providing support in execution of Ongoing Authorization Working Group (OAWG) meetings and discussions, as well as, accessing the OMB MAX portal, a collaborative website for OA.

Support will be needed in gathering data for the meeting and addressing questions that arise during the meeting. · Supporting, as required, maintenance and future validation of the CISA OCISO Program Common Control Catalog by reviewing existing catalogs for necessary updates.

Encourage adoption of enterprise services that allow for use of Common Controls to implement security reducing redundancy. This will involve engaging with security professionals in CISA's Divisions to educate them on the DHS Common Control Catalog and its benefits. Support the DHS Common Controls Working Group, Enterprise System Security Working Group, and Ongoing Authorization Working Group meetings. Gather information

to be presented to the Divisions at the Working Groups and answer any relevant questions that may come up.

Provide support to the CISO Continuous Monitoring (CM) Program utilizing elements of the DHS HQ Ongoing Authorization (OA) Trigger Accountability Log (TRAL). The TRAL is an accountability tool used by the Organizational Risk Management Board (ORMB), chaired by the OA Manager, to clearly identify ongoing/continuous discrepancies within a System Owner IT system/network. The OA Manager will determine the frequency at which the TRAL is updated and delivered prior to any ORMB meeting. As a recommendation, the TRAL should be updated and provided to the OA Manager at least three (3) business days prior to any ORMB meeting.

Qualifications: Currently holds, or able to obtain, DHS suitability at clearance level defined in Task above. S. degree in a related field. Five (5) additional years of IT Security related experience to include a minimum of two (2) years of FISMA experience may be substituted for BS degree. ISSO experience preferred Experience with A&A process, RFM process, 800 series guidance, ATO processing Minimum of five (5) years' experience: Providing support to plan, coordinate, and implement the organization's information security program.

Providing support for facilitating and helping agencies identify their current security infrastructure and define future programs, design and implementation of security related to IT systems. Overseeing the efforts of security staff to design, develop, engineer and implement solutions to security requirements. Being responsible for implementation and development of DHS IT security processes and policies. Gathering and organizing technical information about an organization's mission goals and needs, existing security products, and ongoing programs in the MLS arena. Performing risk analyses, which also includes risk backssment.

Working knowledge of the following areas is required: understanding of business security practices and procedures; knowledge of current security tools available; hardware/software security implementation; different communication protocols; encryption techniques/tools; familiarity with commercial products and current Internet/EC technology. Ability to serve as Information System Security Officer. What we offer: Silo Smashers offers its employees opportunities to be their best in careers in management and technology consulting. There is a place at Silo Smashers for experienced professionals, transitioning military personnel, new graduates, cleared professionals, and referrals from current Silo Smashers employees.

At Silo Smashers you will do important work, surrounded by professional colleagues, in a company that is dedicated to client satisfaction. Silo Smashers strives to offer an environment where employees can achieve everything that is important to them. To support this philosophy, we provide not only competitive compensation, retirement benefits, health benefits, and work-life and wellness programs, but also leave programs, and career growth opportunities.

For more information please visit the Silo Smashers website at. Silo Smashers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Posted by Applicant Pro

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