Information Systems Security Specialist III
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Type: Full Time
Min. Experience: Mid Level
COMPANY OVERVIEWWatershed Security is a Veteran Owned Small Business and a leader in providing quality Cyber Security Services to the Federal Government. Watershed is a great place to work, offering a challenging and respectful work environment. We are growing fast and strive to deliver our vision every day: “To inspire trust and respect with our customers and employees. Integrity in all we do.” RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES- Perform risk management and security engineering for Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation (RDT&E) Risk Management Framework (RMF) Afloat systems
- Providing Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) support, remediation, patching, scanning, and boundary maintenance
- Developing eMASS documents, including POA&Ms/RARs and DISA STIGs, using appropriate software
- Determining system compliance with applicable CAPs, developing test procedures, executing tests, and documenting results
- Documenting residual risks in compliant POA&Ms and maintaining vulnerability scan data in VRAM
- Tracking deliverables and attending/supporting configuration control board practices
- Ensuring RMF artifacts comply with Navy, NIST, and local policies
- Creating and verifying accuracy of POA&Ms/RARs from actual vulnerability tests
- Ensuring information systems follow security policies and practices required by authorization package and NSWCPD
- Testing system functionality and applying security updates and configuration changes as needed
- Considering mission requirements when securing the system and developing procedures accordingly
- Developing and enhancing operating procedures, processing guides, and controlling family plans specific to the system
- Identifying and implementing OS configuration improvements to maintain a secure operating system
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS- Five (5) years of cybersecurity experience, specifically in DISA Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)
- Must meet IA Workforce Baseline for IAT Level III as per DoD 8570.01-M, with current and active certifications such as CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH
- Requires a Secret Security Clearance and US Citizenship
- Associate degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) field, or related technical discipline
Responsibilities of this position also include, but are not limited to:- Attending mandatory, annual training sessions
- Providing regular status reports to management summarizing progress, challenges, metrics, and recommendations
- Collaborating with team members to ensure effective communication and coordination
- Attending recurring team meetings or huddles
- Assisting in the development of new initiatives
Contingent upon awardBENEFITS AND PERKSWatershed Security offers outstanding compensation and benefits including company paid medical and dental, short-term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401K plan with a generous match, 15 days of PTO to start and 11 paid holidays per year.EOE M/F/Disability/Vet