ISSO/Information Assurance Security Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

About Agile Defense

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #: 1761

Job Title: ISSO/Information Assurance Security Specialist

Location: Quantico, VA

Clearance Level: Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start

Required Certification(s): DoD 8570 IAT II Level Certification Required (CCNA-Security, CySA, GICSP, GSEC, Security+CE, SSCP)

Job Description

The successful candidate will provide Information Systems Security support for enterprise network assets. A strong understanding of DoD STIG/ IAVA and compliance processes are necessary in order to be successful in this position. Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) is the primary tool used to facilitate a compliant and secure network.

The auditing environment consists of Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE), SolarWinds, Marine Corps Database (MCD), Operational Directive Reporting System (OPDRS), RedSeal, DISA STIG Viewer, Marine Corps Compliance and Authorization Support Tool (MCCAST) and vulnerability scanning tools such as ACAS. Auditing compliance aligns with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Secure Technical Implementations Guides (STIGs).

Duties:

• Conduct vulnerability scans on a regularly scheduled basis, and ad hoc, as directed.
• Provide a regularly updated list of systems scanned and individual scan results.
• Coordinate scans with respective system owners.
• Provide scan results to system engineers for mitigation efforts.
• As required, work directly with system engineers to clearly identify changes.
• Maintaining configuration items and executing functions on vulnerability management platform, to include ACAS, Nessus, STIG Validation Scans and Manual Checks.
• Creating essential documentation (procedures, scanning reports, remediation reports, etc.), providing analysis and metrics on vulnerabilities, and driving remediation of vulnerabilities throughout the organization.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for vulnerability scanning and STIG Compliance procedures, ACAS 5.4 or higher execution/operation.
• Assist with STIG viewer answers.
• Assist with the development of Risk Management Framework (RMF) plans.
• Assist with Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) scans to validate compliancy.
• Be able to assist with DODI 8500.2 IA Controls and reciprocity.
• Attend meetings and provide recommendations concerning Risk Management and mitigation efforts for organizational assets.
• Ability to develop and maintain metrics and reports on vulnerability findings and remediation compliance.
• Facilitate proactive remediation of new vulnerabilities by collecting information from threat and vulnerability feeds, analyzing the impact/applicability to our environment and communicating applicable vulnerabilities and recommended remediation actions to the impacted teams.
• Provide technical support to system and technology owners to propose mitigation and remediation solutions.
• Document config deviations; validate against tickets and RFMs.
• Provide assistance with Marine Corps Compliance and Authorization Support Tool (MCCAST) package preparation and review.
• Review the configuration of all Enterprise managed MCEN equipment.
• Check configurations for validity, accuracy, and completeness utilizing approved configuration change sources such as trouble tickets, Requests for Modification (RFM) and change requests.
• Check configurations for non-approved variances from the standard or baseline configuration of the device type. All discrepancies as defined by MEOD procedures and policies) discovered shall be documented in a Configuration Discrepancy Report and investigated.

Assist with Assessment and Accreditation (A&A) packages.

Education and Background

• Active Secret clearance
• DoD 8570 IAT II Level Certification Required (CCNA-Security, CySA, GICSP, GSEC, Security+CE, SSCP).

Years of Experience

5 years of Cyber/Systems Security experience

Required Skills

• High-level familiarity with Vulnerability Management tools such as ACAS and SCAP.
• A Cyber Security Team team-player contributing to policy development, RMF package accreditation requirements.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate in a clear speaking voice as well as the ability to respond clearly to questions.
• Aptitude to address negative situations, and resolve them in a positive manner.

Preferred Skills

The ideal candidate has a background as an Information Systems Security Officer and has a strong systems security mindset and is very detailed oriented with strong written and oral communication skills.

Working Conditions

Environmental Conditions: General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may involve standing and walking for up to 10% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are not hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available. Contractor site with 0-10% travel possible. Possible off-hours work to support releases and outages

Strength Demands: 10 lbs. maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles.

Physical Requirements:  The role may involve periods of standing, walking, and sitting. The role may involve use of hands and fingers for tasks such as typing, handling materials, or operating equipment. The role may occasionally involve movements such as climbing, balancing, bending, stooping, kneeling, or crawling. The role involves frequent communication to perform job duties. The role requires visual ability to operate equipment, use a computer keyboard, and read technical information.

Our Core Values

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.

What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

• Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
• Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
• Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
• Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
• Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
• Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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