Information Security Specialist (Washington, DC)
Level II Information Assurance/Security Specialist in Washington, DC supporting government (DoD) systems: assists system owners and ISSOs in preparing certification and accreditation (C&A) documentation packages to obtain an Authority to Operate, following NIST and DoD IA standards. Requires a Secret clearance, IAT III/IAM III certifications, 4 years' experience, and a bachelor's degree.
- Compensation
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- Category
- Security
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Tier 3 investigation / Secret clearance
- IAT III and IAM III certifications per DoD 8570.01-M
- Associate-level certificate (professional preferred) for supported technology, as approved by the COR
- Four years of progressive experience demonstrating required proficiency
- Bachelor's degree and/or equivalency
- Experience developing/writing C&A documentation packages for ATO process
- Familiarity with NIST and DoD IA Certification and Accreditation Process standards
Full description
Title: Information Assurance/Security Specialist - Level II
Investigation Required: Tier 3 (Secret Clearance)
Certifications: IAT III and IAM III (Please see Section 3.0 Commercial Certificates for DoD 8570.01-M certificate requirement); CE: Associate level (professional preferred) certificate for supported technology as approved by the COR.
Experience: Four (4) years of progressive experience demonstrating the required proficiency.
Responsibility: Specialized in the analysis or application of system security practices within an organization/agency. Assists the system owner and Information System Security Officer (ISSO) in varies aspects in developing and writing certification and accreditation (C&A) documentation packages included in the process of helping an organization/agency obtain an Authority to Operate (ATO) on its systems and/or environment. Follows National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and/or Department of Defense IA Certification and Accreditation Process standards in performance of job functions. Familiar with commonly used tools, concepts, practices, and procedures within the particular field.
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalency.