Cybersecurity Specialist ISSO ISSE Senior na Diverse Systems Group LLC

Description

Overview

Diverse Systems Group, LLC is seeking a skilled and motivated Cyber Security Specialist who will be responsible for identifying shortfalls in the assessment and authorization process, tracking and managing Risk Assessments, assisting in implementing a Risk Management strategy and tying together the business continuity of operations plan (COOP) and the IT COOP plans for the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) located at Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC).

Job Summary:

• Support the organization’s Risk Management Plan implementation through the identification of various types of risk, potential mitigation strategies, and potential impact to the organization.
• Monitor identified risks and track response actions to ensure they support the organization’s Risk Management Strategy and are properly documented in a risk registry
• Schedule, conduct, and track RMF validations for each DAU IT Portfolio.
• Optimize and enhance the review of security controls, as part of a risk assessment, as needed to support an Authorization To Operate (ATO) of an Investment
• Review vulnerabilities and identify potential risks based on the type of vulnerability and the potential impact.
• Identify actions needed to protect information flows to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate the development of implementation plans and procedures to ensure that business-critical services are recovered in the event of a digital risk event. 
• Facilitate and support the development of asset inventories, including digital assets in cloud services and in other parties in the organization’s ecosystem.
• Track open vulnerabilities and provide a status on each open risk for each IT Portfolio / Investment. Ensure POAM is current and reflects all known weaknesses.
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility: No

Requirements

Skills & Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and best practices.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks and regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST, ISO, GDPR, HIPAA).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Education/Experience:

• 3 - 10 years’ experience using NIST Standards and the Risk Management Framework for DoD Information 
• Technology process to bring systems into compliance with current DOD-level Cybersecurity and security policies 
• prior to granting approval to implement these upgrades.
• • 3 - 5 Years experience using security tools such as HBSS, ACAS, eMASS.

Certification(s):

• Must meet DOD IA Workforce requirements at the IAT – I level (i.e. security+)

Clearance:

Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Nice to have: N/A