IA Security Specialist
Ft. Bragg, NC
SUMMARY:
Founded in 2001, Indigo IT is an award winning information technology consulting and services company. We are a trusted services provider to government agencies seeking innovative Cloud, Cybersecurity, Knowledge Management, and Enterprise solutions. We know our defense, federal, and civilian customers have critical IT infrastructures that must remain reliable, available, and maximized. Indigo IT is mission focused and committed to maintaining a sense of urgency in anticipating and supporting our customers' technology goals and objectives. Our unique ability to think beyond today allows our clients to stay ahead of their IT challenges. As a Veteran-Friendly employer, we are proudly partnered with the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, and a recipient of the HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award, which recognizes our commitment to recruiting our nation's Veterans. Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest growing companies in 2020 & 2021 and named as one of the 2022 Best Places to Work in Virginia, we are always looking to hire top talent in the field - come join us today.
The IA Security Specialist - Mid will work to maintain the Authority to Operate (ATO) of several information systems within the United States Army Reserve Command (USARC). The IA Security Specialist will take direction from a team lead but has reasonable autonomy to seek process improvements and to engage in enterprise and system-level cybersecurity-related engineering tasks.
The successful candidate should have experience performing assessment and authorization tasks, good verbal / written communication skills, and the ability to interpret NIST and DoD guidance. Additionally, the candidate will have knowledge of industry tools (i.e. ACAS, HBSS, Tanium, DISA STIGs, Cisco ISE, Active Directory, etc.).
Experience (Required)
- IAT II security certification in compliance with DoDI 8570 / 8140
- Ability to develop, create and deliver briefings to management personnel.
- Experience with MS Office Suite (MS Project, Word, OneNote, Access, Visio, PowerPoint, and SharePoint).
- Secret Clearance
Preferred
- Four-year baccalaureate (BS/BA) degree
- 12 years of experience
- Experience using A&A/RMF workflow tools such as eMASS and XACTA
- Understanding of DR, COOP, IRP and BCP processes and testing
- Understanding of RMF documentation
- Understanding of Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM)
- Understanding of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG)
Desired
- Experience organizing and conducting Site Assistance Visits or similar travel experience of performing assessments (collecting information), returning and completing trip related reporting.
- Familiarity with privacy overlays and PPSM
- Familiarity with drafting military correspondence and orders
Skills and responsibilities
- Effective oral and written communications is key for this position.
- Willingness and ability to travel to USAR sites to perform Site Assistance Visits (SAV) (10%-25% Travel)
- Operate as part of a team that is responsible for the following processes and deliverables:
- Understanding of DISA security requirements and the rapid changes needed to secure the networks are key for this position.
- Provide input to the government periodic evaluation reports on the programs to include approved goals and targets, delivery status and effectiveness of the programs.
- Provide input for building and maintaining a catalog of standard service reports that describe how well services are being delivered and the overall quality of service delivery such as threat assessments, compliance reports, Risk Management Framework reports, Command Cyber Readiness Inspection Reports (CCRI), briefings, and Site Assistance reports.
- Developing and maintaining monthly Service Audits reflecting the effectiveness of the delivery, and recommendations for improvement
- Conducting service audits to identify how well services are being delivered and potential opportunities for improvement. Provide reports that summarize the audit's findings.
- Provide input to numerous government reports on the effectives of security programs.
- Participate in Cybersecurity Training Program
- Coordinate project tasks involving multiple stakeholders
At Indigo IT, we offer an expansive benefits package for our employees, which includes: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage options. In addition, we offer 401(k) with company match, Group life and disability, Flex Spending Accounts (FSA), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid holidays, and Education assistance. We also have in house training programs for employees, we reward thought leadership with bonuses and recognition for publishing, speaking, and innovative thought leadership in our industry.
Indigo IT is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. This employer uses E-Verify.