Cybersecurity Validator – 7th SIG CMD

at Semper Valens Solutions
Published May 20, 2023
Location San Antonio, TX
Category Default  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

Cybersecurity Validator

Full Time San Antonio, TX

Secret

Eligible for Signing Bonus up to $5K upon successful hire.

Job Description:

As a Cybersecurity Validator, you will assist the Cybersecurity SCA-V Program Lead and SCA-V Team Leads in providing Security Control Assessor-Validator (SCA-V) support services to the 7th Signal Command-Theater located at Joint Base San Antonio, TX (106th Signal Brigade). This support includes Risk Management Framework (RMF) validation testing (also referred to under the RMF as "assessment") support to the Security Control Assessor (SCA). This includes supporting the Government in conducting validation preparation activities such as onsite staff assistance visits (SAVs) and other validation activities, and generating RMF scorecards. You will also provide annual assessments for installations in accordance to Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) standards and requirements. In assuming this position, you will be a critical contributor to meeting Empower AI's mission: To deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions and services that enable our customers to rapidly adapt to dynamic environments. This position is located at Joint Base San Antonio, TX.

* Communicated with the Cybersecurity SCA-V Program Lead on any issues or concerns throughout the assessments
* Assesses DoD Information Systems against the RMF security controls (IAW) Department of Defense (DoD) Instructions 8500.01 and 8510.01, NIST SP 800-37, 800-53, and 800-53A, Army Regulation 25-1 and 252, US Army Best Business Practices (BBPs) and applicable NETCOM Tactics, Techniques & Procedures (TTPs).
* Effectively performs interviews of technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) as well as non-technical management personnel to ascertain the security posture of an IT system
* Identifies mitigating factors for identified risks and proposes additional mitigation strategies for identified vulnerabilities
* Evaluates a wide array of IT devices for Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance using ACAS/ Nessus, SCAP Compliance Checker, and manual checklist reviews. This includes Windows, Solaris, and Red Hat Linux servers and desktops, routers, switches, firewalls, IDS, etc.
* Submit findings input into the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Services (eMASS) system or other Army approved tracking database

Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a similar field with at least five (5) years of related experience in the fields of security engineering, cyber security, or information assurance
* At least one (1) year of Cybersecurity validations, assessment, and/or audits
* Current Information Assurance (IA) certification (required at performance start date): DoD 8570 IAM Level II (e.g. CAP, GSLC) and IAT-II (e.g. CompTIA Security+)
* Current Computing Environment (CE) certification (required at performance start date): MCITP, MCSE, MCP, CCNA-Security CEH, etc
* Clearance (required at performance start date): active SECRET clearance with valid Tier 5 Background Investigation (formerly SSBI)
* Willingness and ability to travel up to 30%, depending on site validation schedule.
* Experience with eMASS and a strong understanding of the CNSSI 1253 CCIs
* Experience with Security Content Default Protocols (SCAP) Compliance Checker (SCC), NESSUS (ACAS), Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) scanners (that is, tools utilized to meet DoD Security Configuration Compliance Validation

About Semper Valens Solutions

Semper Valens Solutions, Inc. is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Cost Effective Software and Systems Engineering, Field Support, Training, and Full Life cycle Support Management to the DOD community. At Semper Valens, our vision is to remain a creative, cutting edge and cost-effective solutions provider where our shared intellect, industry experience, and technology excellence, make a positive difference our customer's success. Our solutions help bridge the gap between IT and business prioritizations to optimize budgets, risks, and operational processes. We search for outstanding technical professionals, hiring at all levels of the experience spectrum; intermediate, journeyman, and senior. Consider us for your career plan.

Semper Valens Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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