Sr. Cyber Security Specialist (Qualified Validator) with Security Clearance

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Job description

Overview Ishpi Information Technologies, Inc. (DBA ISHPI) is passionate about providing our customers with technical solutions that satisfy their business needs. Through collaborative interactions with customers, team members, subject matter experts (SMEs), technical leaders, and partners we design practical solutions that solve real problems for major government and business organizations. As a member of our group, you will work with a team focused on delivering innovative business solutions using emerging technologies through proven successful methods. Responsibilities The Cybersecurity Specialist will serve as a Qualified Validator (QV, formally Navy Qualified Validator (NQV and Technical Writer working closely with the Government Senior QV in the support of Naval Surface Warfare Command in Panama City. Shall conduct the following: Monitor and manage risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk). Keep up to date on national and international laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity. Apply cybersecurity principles. Monitor and be aware of cyber threats and vulnerabilities. Analyze Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) requirements to determine applicability to existing systems. Read and understand Standard Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) and use the information to generate technically sound mitigation statements. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree preferably in STEM from an accredited institution. Experience: Five (5) years of experience in DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Information Assurance (IA) security compliance policies, programs, processes, and metrics.
Experience with the Navy's Risk Management Framework processes, and timelines.
Experience with Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) for entry and maintenance of RMF packages.
Experience with Navy/NAVSEA RMF tools, such as eMASSTER, EvaluateSTIG, and STIGMaster.
Ability to analyze Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) requirements to determineapplicability to existing systems.
Ability to read and understand Standard Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) and use the information to generate technically sound mitigation statements. Certification: IAT Level III Certification required such as: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) designation or a Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Security Leadership Certificate (GSLC). Security Clearance: Requires U.S. Citizenship and an active government security clearance. "Ishpi Information Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran." Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified, you may be contacted for this and future openings. cj

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