About the role

  • Senior Information Security Specialist securing government IT systems in AWS while implementing security measures and providing guidance. Collaborating with teams to enhance security infrastructure and processes.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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

Benefits

  • Generous and flexible time-off policy
  • Flexible work schedules and telework options, including remote work availability for eligible projects
  • Career development opportunities including a mentorship program, technical and management training through Dev University, hands-on learning through DevLab, tuition reimbursement, and paid training opportunities
  • Industry-leading benefits including a choice of two health plans that include dental and vision, flexible spending account, commuter benefits, life insurance, and more
  • 401K matching with a 5% matching contribution
  • Regular team and company social events including our annual party, happy hours, fitness challenges, and more
  • A focus on community engagement including company wide support activities, employer match for donations, and time off for volunteer efforts

Job title

Senior Information Security Specialist

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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