This position is located at the Joint Interoperability Test Command in Indian Head, MD, approximately 30 minutes south of the Pentagon. Conducts Security Certification and Accreditation in accordance with DHS Certification and Accreditation Guidance. Duties may include the writing of Systems Security Plans, and the other C& A documentation for this large, complex system that is central to FEMA IPAWS. Conducts attack and penetration testing against internal and external targets, site surveys, interviews, reviews documentation, identifies current area of risk, and defines parameters of security testing effort. Facilitates input from customer and end users to identify functional and technical security and privacy requirements. Reports progress and issues to C&A team lead.
KNOWLEDGE DESIRED
Web Site security/Firewalls
KNOWLEDGE DESIRED
Web Site security/Firewalls
UNIX/LINUX and NT Administration
Additional areas of experience desired are:
Experience with DOD/DHS Certification Guidance (DOD 8500/DHS 4300)
ABILITIES
The candidate must be proficient in the use of a PC, Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio, and Project Management.
Ability to review technical documentation to verify compliance with security requirements and security standards and guidelines
Ability to document and communicate the status of progress against plans, taking corrective action as necessary
Ability to identify, clarify, and resolve system development and maintenance activity issues and risks
Express ideas clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing; adjusts style of communication to suit different audiences
Ability to understand the business impact of security issues and communicate these to senior management
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Additional areas of experience desired are:
Experience with DOD/DHS Certification Guidance (DOD 8500/DHS 4300)
ABILITIES
The candidate must be proficient in the use of a PC, Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio, and Project Management.
Ability to review technical documentation to verify compliance with security requirements and security standards and guidelines
Ability to document and communicate the status of progress against plans, taking corrective action as necessary
Ability to identify, clarify, and resolve system development and maintenance activity issues and risks
Express ideas clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing; adjusts style of communication to suit different audiences
Ability to understand the business impact of security issues and communicate these to senior management
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
The candidate must be able to attend technically oriented meetings, derive requirements that are a result of such meetings, and develop comprehensive reports, with minimal supervision.
The candidate must be able to attend meetings inWashington , DC
The candidate must present themselves in a professional manner, possess interpersonal people skills, oral and written communications skills and dress in accordance with professional standards.
NICE TO HAVE
Knowledge of DHS systems, infrastructure and organization. Previous experience of DHS C&A-related tools. (RMS and TAF).
The candidate must be able to attend meetings in
The candidate must present themselves in a professional manner, possess interpersonal people skills, oral and written communications skills and dress in accordance with professional standards.
NICE TO HAVE
Knowledge of DHS systems, infrastructure and organization. Previous experience of DHS C&A-related tools. (RMS and TAF).
