Senior Information Security Specialist

 

Senior Information Security Specialist #1027

Clearance: CBP Clearance, DHS Clearance, or Top Secret Clearance is highly preferred.

Dev Technology Group is recruiting for a Senior Information Security Specialist who wants to join a dynamic, mission-oriented team to support applications that have been deployed in AWS. The most successful candidate will have proven experience and knowledge securing systems in AWS - we need you to talk tech!

What You Will Be Doing: 

• Prepares, maintains, and implements system security plans for high-visibility production systems
• Ensures implementation of security measures by conducting interviews and table-top exercises
• Performs various Information Assurance support functions in support of the client's applications
• Advises on processes that align with the Risk Management Framework 
• Develops and implements security controls based on FISMA and NIST 800-53 guidelines
• Coordinates with IT leads from partner agencies/components to identify opportunities to collaborate in the development and/or leveraging of IT capabilities
• Develops and implements Authority to Operate
• Conducts IT audits and information systems and network connections security
• Provides security guidance to and interprets security policy for project development teams

Required Education, Experience, and Skills: 

• Bachelor's Degree required
• At least 7 years of experience securing government IT systems
• Strong working knowledge of the RMF
• Experience providing security guidance to systems deployed in AWS
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment as well as manage individual tasks
• Demonstrates understanding of the technical components of an information system environment 
• Understanding of Java, Angular, Spring, Containerization, and AWS-related technologies
• Understanding of Zero Trust Architecture
• Outstanding communications skills---both written and oral
• Innovative team player always looking for opportunities to bring the team to the next level

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Experience working on ISAs, PKI, Security plans, and audits
• One security certification (Security +, CISSP, Global Information Assurance Certifications (GIAC), Security Leadership, or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) preferred
• Experience working in an Agile team development environment using Jira or a similar tool
• Understands AI concepts and can apply them as part of security oversight and role enhancement