Title: Cyber Security Specialist III
Location: Kennedy Space Center - Merritt Island, Florida
Work Authorization: US Citizen
Job Summary:
The Cybersecurity Specialist will be responsible to implement and execute risk management processes by utilizing National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800 series special publications, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), and Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) compliance frameworks. The Cybersecurity Specialist will work in a collaborative unified team environment to monitor, evaluate, and manage the risk posture of systems’ authorization boundary to safeguard information systems by leveraging robust understanding of NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF).
Requirements:
- Senior Cybersecurity support managing Authorization Packages (AP) to include
- Privacy Analysis, System Categorizations, Risk Assessment Reports (RAR), System
- Security Plan (SSP), and general Assessment and Authorization (A&A) oversight to
- obtain or maintain a system’s Authorization to Operate (ATO)
- Focal point for enterprise SSPs managing the security posture by supporting
- Information System Owners (ISO) and Information System Security Officials (ISSO)
- with RMF responsibilities
- Develop and maintain accurate and effective Plans of Action & Milestones
- (POA&Ms) as part of continuous monitoring for implementing cybersecurity
- improvements
- Collaborate with Information System Administrators (ISA) and various Engineering
- teams to integrate security measures into new and existing information systems and
- major applications
- Stay up to date on general information technology innovations and emerging threats
- and security technologies to continuously improve security posture
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Management of Information Technology, or a related field. 10 years of experience in information security or related roles.
- Experience with networking ports and protocols, architecture of networked and
- standalone systems, functionality of various operating systems, cloud computing
- environments and common security tools.
- Ability to develop information system topology diagrams and Concept of Operations
- documentation
- Knowledge with federal standards such as NIST, FISMA and FIPS
- Exposure to FedRAMP program and standards
- Experience with Security Control Audits
- Proficient with MS Office
- Active (or held within 3 years) Security Clearance
- Experience with IT projects in a traditional waterfall or Agile framework
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+, Security+, CySA+) are a plus.
- Position is hybrid remote and candidate must be within commute distance to Kennedy
- Space Center. Hybrid remote status is at the discretion of the customer and may
- change to on-premise support
Sure Secure Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including Vets and Disabled. Employment contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation.
At Sure Secure Solutions we have an enjoyable working environment, offering competitive benefit packages and surrounded with professionals who have the subject matter expertise to develop innovative, cutting-edge business solutions in an ever-evolving technology landscape. The benefits include Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life insurance, Long and short-term disability, Paid time off, 401(k) Retirement plan. More specific information on benefits eligibility will be provided as part of the interview process.
