Cybersecurity Specialist

Job description

The Cybersecurity Specialist provides technical analyses and guidance for the subject matter activities, technical reviews and preparation of deliverables. Provides Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) support for the Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) of the OPIS Applications, performing technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability or non-compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) standards and regulations, and recommending mitigation strategies. This role is mixed remote within CONUS. The PoP will be primarily in contractor-provided facilities with the expectation of regular meetings at Government facilities in the National Capital Region. Responsibilities: - Manage or contribute to eMASS packages by working with existing Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) to accomplish and maintain Authorization to Operate (ATO) - Create all accreditation documentation required for submission for full ATO and address relevant security controls, be responsive to the Authorizing Official, and ensure that controls are addressed or added to a Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) - Develop and maintain a System Securit...