Information Security Analyst

Overview

Empower AI is AI for government. Empower AI gives federal agency leaders the tools to elevate the potential of their workforce with a direct path for meaningful transformation. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Empower AI leverages three decades of experience solving complex challenges in Health, Defense, and Civilian missions. Our proven Empower AI Platform® provides a practical, sustainable path for clients to achieve transformation that is true to who they are, what they do, how they work, with the resources they have. The result is a government workforce that is exponentially more creative and productive. For more information, visit

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Responsibilities

Highlights of Responsibilities


In fulfillment of the primary duty described above, and in performance of PWS Section 6.14.12 task requirements, the candidate is responsible for:

• Ensuring all OMC information systems meet Department of Defense Instruction 8500.01 mandated cybersecurity requirements.

• Providing ISSO support for OMC systems across NIPRNET, SIPRNET, JWICS, and SAP environments.

• Facilitating information system ATO compliance and re-accreditations IAW DoD 8510.01 and ICD 503.

• Facilitating registration and maintenance of OMC information systems in eMASS, including all RMF artifact preparation, submission, and updates.

• Facilitating the completion and submission of waivers, exceptions to policy requests, and system change requests.

• Providing host-based security system (HBSS) client management.

• Implementing and maintaining anti-virus and malicious code protection for all OMC information systems.

• Providing and facilitating the distribution and installation of security patches.

• Providing or coordinating security vulnerability scanning and reporting using Government-provided applications.

• Supporting scheduled OMC Command Cyber Readiness Inspections (CCRI) and Security Assessment Visits (SAV).

• Providing on-site incident management for NIPRNET, SIPRNET, JWICS, SAP systems, and equipment.

• Developing and maintaining OMC cybersecurity documentation including security plans, SOPs, and risk assessment reports.

• Monitoring OMC systems for unauthorized access, policy violations, and security incidents, and coordinating response actions.

• Coordinating with OMC leadership, DISA, JSP, and other external entities on cybersecurity compliance and incident response.

• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI security clearance at time of award.

• Demonstrated ability to independently apply advanced ISSO knowledge to manage ATO compliance, facilitate RMF accreditation, and maintain eMASS registrations across NIPRNET, SIPRNET, JWICS, and SAP environments.

• Expert knowledge of DoD 8500.01, DoD 8510.01, ICD 503, RMF, eMASS, HBSS, ACAS, and NISPOM requirements.

• Strong customer service orientation with demonstrated experience in mission-critical or classified IT support environments.

• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

• Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.

• Ability to conduct research into PC and software issues and products as required.

• Highly self-motivated and directed; capable of operating with minimal supervision.

• Keen attention to detail and rigorous documentation standards consistent with DoD compliance requirements.

• Team-oriented and skilled in working within a collaborative environment.

Education and Experience

• Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field; or equivalent combination of vendor certification (including vendor certification in the technology being applied) and directly relevant professional experience accepted in lieu of degree.

• Required Experience: 8 or more years of progressively responsible professional experience in ISSO operations, RMF/ATO compliance, or cybersecurity in DoD classified environments.

• Prior experience supporting a DoD or J6 or OMC customer environment is strongly preferred.

• Required Certifications: ITIL v4 Foundations, DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher, CompTIA CySA+, OR, Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) OR Equivalent cybersecurity certification.

• Preferred Certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Physical Requirements


The essential physical functions below are incidental to the primary duties of this position and are performed in furtherance of the responsibilities described herein:

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods in a professional office or secure facility environment.

• Ability to ambulate throughout office buildings and secure facilities.

• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as required to access equipment in confined spaces.

• Ability to repeatedly lift and carry equipment up to 50 pounds.

About Empower AI

All hiring and promotion decisions at Empower AI are based on merit to bring the best talent available to contribute to our firm's overall success. It is the policy of Empower AI not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status. Empower AI is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.