Senior Cybersecurity Specialist

Overview:

SOSi is seeking a highly qualified Senior Cybersecurity Specialist to join our team in support of our government customer in Fort Belvoir, VA. The Senior Cybersecurity Specialist will be responsible for managing the overall cybersecurity posture and compliance of an application development program supporting the ARIMS family of applications.

Responsibilities:

• Directly interface with application development teams to integrate cybersecurity principles, adhering to DoD Instructions, directives, manuals, and Army regulations (AR25-1 & 25-2).
• Lead and manage various IT cybersecurity projects, ensuring modifications and maintenance of GOTS applications meet government requirements.
• Conduct assessments of cybersecurity compliance using both manual and automated software analysis tools and methods.
• Maintain expertise in IT systems, specifically in GOTS products, and stay informed about current OMB and NARA policies and initiatives related to electronic records management.
• Act as a project manager when assigned, managing integration and delivery of specific cybersecurity deliverables directly to the government.
• Utilize discretion, independent judgment, and self-direction in performing complex or novel assignments that contribute to the development of new or improved cybersecurity techniques and procedures.
• Provide technical leadership in digital records management, offering guidance to support personnel and junior engineers.
• Responsible for ensuring that cybersecurity principles are integrated throughout the system development cycle, in accordance with DoD and Army regulations.
• Provide technical guidance to support personnel and lower-level engineers and software professionals, and when tasked by the project manager, act in a liaison capacity with other partners.
• Responsible for upholding the highest standards of cybersecurity, adhering to management procedures and policies, and contributing significantly to the operational efficiency and security of the IT services.
• Perform scanning, testing, and auditing necessary to ensure that all systems, networks, and infrastructure meet Army Regulations and required compliance.
• Oversight of the RMF process and implementation of, and adherence to, relevant agency, FISMA, and NIST guidance within the information technology environment.
• Develop POA&Ms for all scan/audit findings and work with all applicable stakeholders to remediate systems back into compliance.
• Develop and implement a continuous monitoring process including identification of the necessary cybersecurity capabilities.
• Develop and maintain all agency required documentation necessary for RMF compliance.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in engineering, scientific, technical, or business management disciplines from an accredited college or university.
• At least ten (10) years of experience in a field of specialized expertise, including experience with respect to Army Records Management or similar DoD programs/projects.
• An active in scope Top Secret security clearance or Secret with the ability to obtain a Top Secret.
• High level of expertise in cybersecurity, with the ability to lead IT projects and perform assessments of cybersecurity requirement compliance using both manual and automated tools.
• A proactive approach to cybersecurity challenges, a comprehensive understanding of IT systems and GOTS products, and a commitment to continuous learning and adaptation in a dynamic and critical security environment.
• Possess a baseline and computing environment certifications for IAT-III or IAM-II IAW DoD 8570.01-M (CASP, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, CCSP, CAP, CISM, GSLC, CCISO, or HCISPP).
• Thorough understanding of RMF 2.0 and FISMA policies and procedures.
• Thorough understanding of eMASS policies and procedures.

Working Conditions:

• Normal office conditions.
• Core hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 0600 - 1700.
• On government site within Ft. Belvoir, VA.