EITEN Cyber Security Support Services Specialist

General Dynamics Information Technology; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Cyber Security Support Specialist, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the security of information systems for the U.S. Air Forces Europe and Africa. This position requires extensive experience in cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness packages

Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

Paid vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of experience in cybersecurity.
• Expert knowledge of Federal and DoD Cybersecurity regulations.
• Required DoDD 8570.01M IAM level III certification.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and define security requirements.
• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments.
• Ensure rigorous application of cybersecurity policies.

Skills

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Cybersecurity best practices

Vulnerability assessments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Master’s Degree in relevant subjects

Tools

ACAS Vulnerability Scanner

STIG and SCAP tools

Job description

Cyber Security Support Specialist

Location: RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom

Transform technology into opportunity as an Cyber Security Support Specialist with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

At GDIT, people are our differentiators. As a Cyber Security Support Specialist you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Information Security Analyst Advisor joining our team to support the U.S. Air Forces Europe and Africa mission.

Job Description:
● Analyzes and defines security requirements.

● Supports the system assess and authorize (A&A) effort, to include assessing and guiding the quality and completeness of A&A activities, tasks and resulting artifacts mandated by governing DoD and DAF policies.

● Recommends policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data.

● Conducts risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs.

● Promotes awareness of security issues among management and ensuring sound security principles are reflected in organizations' visions and goals.

● Conducts systems security evaluations, audits, and reviews.

● Recommends systems security contingency plans, incident response and disaster recovery procedures.

● Recommends and implements programs to ensure that systems, network, and data users are aware of, understand, and adhere to systems security policies and procedures.

● Participates in network and systems design to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security policies.

● Assesses security events to determine impact and implements corrective actions.

● Ensures the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT services.

● Will execute Information System Security Officer (ISSO) duties as outlined in DoDI 8500.01, AFI 17-101, AFI 17-1301, and AF 17-1303 for assigned network enclaves.

Required Experience:

● This position requires a minimum of eight years experience, of which at least six years must be specialized experience in defining computer security requirements for high- level applications, evaluation of approved security product capabilities and resolution of computer security problems.

● Extensive knowledge and proficiency with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and eMASS or XACTA experience to manage ATO packages including Test Results, Artifacts and POA&Ms.

● Extensive knowledge and proficiency with SNAP and GIAP.

● Extensive knowledge and proficiency with the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) Vulnerability Scanner.

● Expert knowledge of STIG and SCAP tools.

● Expert knowledge and proficiency with Cybersecurity best practices.

● Expert knowledge and understanding of Federal and DoD Cybersecurity regulations and policies.

Minimum Education:

● A Bachelor’s degree in computer science/systems, information systems/ technology, engineering/engineering technology, software engineering/programming, management, natural sciences, social sciences, mathematics, or business/finance is required.

● Education and experience requirements may be substituted with:

● A Master’s Degree (in subjects described above) and seven years general experience of which at least five years must be specialized experience.

● No degree and twelve years general experience of which at least eleven years is specialized.

Required Certification(s):

● DoDD 8570.01M Information Assurance Manager (IAM) level III baseline certification required.

● Must have the ability to obtain this certification withing 6 months of hire: (ISC)2 CGRC – Certified in Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Minimum Clearance: Secret

Citizenship: US Citizenship required

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GDIT is your place:
● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays